Since the COVID-19 pandemic, declining vaccine uptake in the U.S. has been accompanied by growing distrust and misinformation—complicating efforts to protect public health. A new study from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers highlights how understanding people’s personal motivations and values is essential to crafting effective and respectful health messaging.
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Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.
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The original 1975 American thriller directed by Academy Award®-winner Steven Spielberg. Jaws set the standard for suspenseful cinema and forever changed the movie-going experience.
“While it is common for tertiary academic medical centers to achieve such certification, it is important to additionally demonstrate and validate excellence can be delivered in rural communities, community hospitals, and through novel models of care delivery such as our ePharmacy. This certification confirms the quality OSF pharmacy services offer and provides external peer feedback for on-going professional growth and innovation. All of this aligns with the Mission and values of OSF HealthCare.”
Casinos must post human trafficking awareness notices with hotline telephone numbers and other important information including where to seek help or report instances of trafficking. Notices must be placed in bathrooms, near public entrances, and in other visible locations, consistent with notices developed by the Illinois Department of Human Services in compliance with the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act (775 ILCS 50/10).
Dunkin’ locations across Central Illinois hosted law enforcement officers as they climbed onto rooftops for the 22nd annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois.
Illinois’ seat belt law was enacted on July 1, 1985 and strengthened in July 2003 to allow officers to pull over drivers who aren’t buckled up. Seat belt usage has increased from 15.9% in 1985 to 92.4% in 2024. During the campaign, officers will enforce the usage of vehicle restraints. Those found unbuckled will be issued citations and written warnings. Efforts to address seat belt concerns in Champaign will focus on arterial routes.
NFPA data shows that gas grills were involved in an average of 9,287 home fires per year between 2019 and 2023. In about 20% of these fires, the grill had not been cleaned. On average, 21,682 people went to the emergency rooms because of grill-related injuries between 2020 and 2024, according to data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Nonfarm payroll jobs rose by 4,100 in April, reaching a record high of 6,172,500 jobs, beating the previous record set in March. This marks three consecutive months of job growth. The state unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.8%. The revised job growth for March was lowered from the initial +14,800 to +10,900 jobs.
Residents in Mansfield are under a boil order due to a water main break affecting the 100 and 200 blocks of East Illinois Street. Until further notice, people in the affected area are advised to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.
The Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting Tuesday evening, marking a leadership transition with the swearing-in of two new board members, the election of new officers, and heartfelt farewells to two long-serving public servants.