Science

Route 113 Downed Power Lines Cause Traffic Disruption Sunday Morning 

Custer Park, IL - Early Sunday morning, commuters on Route 113, approximately one mile east of Irish Lane in Custer Park, encountered an unexpected obstacle. Power lines, brought down...

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Illinois Revolutionary “PURE” Wheelchair Takes Inspiration from Star Wars Droid BB-8

CHAMPAIGN, IL - A galaxy far, far away has inspired a groundbreaking innovation right here on Earth.  University of Illinois researchers have unveiled a hands-free wheelchair,...

Chicago’s Field Museum Unveils Egyptian-Themed Name for Majestic Spinosaurus Exhibit

CHICAGO - The Field Museum has introduced a name steeped in ancient Egyptian mythology for its latest star attraction, a colossal Spinosaurus fossil.  Standing at an...

NICE Rejects CSL Behring’s Hemgenix Gene Therapy for Haemophilia B Drug 

London, UK - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has rejected CSL Behring's gene therapy, Hemgenix, as a treatment option for severe...

Apollo 11 Launch Anniversary: A Giant Leap for Mankind Showcasing the Best of Humanity

Cape Kennedy, FL - Sunday marks the 54th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11, a mission that forever changed the course of human history.  On...

Illinois Football Star Soared to New Heights in Space, Leaves NASA with a Stellar Legacy

CHAMPAIGN, IL - After an impressive career spanning 14 years at NASA, former Illinois football player and Missouri native, Mike Hopkins, has announced his retirement...

CSL Behring Revolutionary Gene Therapy: First US Patient Receives $3.5 Million Hemophilia B Treatment

KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL - CSL Behring has made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of hemophilia B with the FDA approval of their revolutionary gene...
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