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Peoria, IL:
Hospitals vigilant for more weed-related visits
A number of hospitals either are seeing or expect to see an uptick in emergency room visits related to cannabis, now that recreational marijuana is legal
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Judge: IDOC staff must be trained on transgender issues
SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has ordered state corrections officers to undergo training on transgender issues, stemming from a lawsuit filed by an inmate who wants to be transferred to
How to more safely stay at hotels, motels amid pandemic
There's no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before
Workers and wages: Finding qualified workforce a top challenge...
BEMIDJI—While wages are on the rise, challenges remain for Minnesota's manufacturers when it comes to hiring a qualified workforce.In its annual State of Manufacturing survey, Enterprise Minnesota found 71 percent of respondents say the inability to hire qualified candidates has made company growth...
What kind of snake is this? How to identify common snakes in Texas
April showers poured down on San Antonio and its time for locals to enjoy the May flowers, but sometimes slithering snakes can interrupt the enjoyment of the outdoors.
How a trip to a Myrtle Beach strip club ended with a hospital visit for one man
A man says his brother punched him and robbed him while he was trying to get lap dances at Derriere’s in Myrtle Beach on New Year’s Day. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Chef Guy Fieri gets a taste of how Kaedama does ramen in the 915 during El Paso visit
Chef Guy Fieri tries ramen from El Paso restaurant Kaedama.
Japanese PM’s wife overcome with emotion during symbolic Darwin visit
Akie Abe began crying when looking at an exhibition about the Japanese company responsible for clearing Darwin Harbour of shipwrecks after World War II.
The Dish: A visit to Mackies Southern Barbecue, or how to eat a Texas Heart Attack
At Mackies Southern Barbecue in Frederick, there’s a sandwich that throws down the gauntlet with the mere mention of its name.
Top 50: Yale New Haven Hospital sees many firsts in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN - On Dec. 21, 1967, Yale New Haven Hospital urology physician Bernard Lytton was preparing for a procedure when he received a phone call
Lytton didn't really have time for the call. He was about to perform the first kidney transplant in Connecticut - without any authorization from the hospital
Lytton would detail the experience in a first-person account published in Yale Journal of…
Massena Memorial Hospital board member shares concerns about patient transport rumor
Here's what weed-related issues the Cathedral City council candidates disagree on
The forum, put on by the Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network, included seven of the eight City Council candidates who will appear on the ballot in November.
Ask a Stoner: How Does Weed Affect Short-Term Memory?
Rideout: How to control weeds in vegetable gardens
There are few things that can disrupt the pleasure I get from gardening, but weeds are one of them.
Have weeds growing in your vegetable garden? Here’s how to stop them.
A Belleville IL resident is wondering how to stop weeds from growing in their vegetable garden. Belleville News-Democrat columnist Charlie Giedeman suggests using an easy natural herbicide — a mixture of white vinegar and liquid dish detergent. A Waterloo resident is wondering if it’s time to start planting spring plants now. Giedeman suggests you wait until April in case a late frost occurs.
One in 10 hospital visits is for influenza like illness this season.
Ah-flu!! Breanna Smith editor@thewestsidejournal.com Louisiana, and much of the South, has seen widespread and a high number of flu cases this season . Dr. Frank Welch of the Louisiana Department of H
Visit Lake County, Illinois
Visit Lake County, Illinois 25 Things to do for Valentine's Day
Why did Zelensky want a White House visit? Here’s what it signals at home.
U.S. presidents also can gain a lot from these face-to-face meetings.
Weed Identification Guide
Don't let weeds rob your garden of its beauty. Use our guide to help you identify and control these troublesome pests.
