Public Health

Illinois DNR recommending to stop using bird feeders, through May 31

Original article published by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on 4/21/2022. A link to the original article may be found  HERE. Article originally  Published by Jayette Bolinski, Communication Director IDNR IDNR recommends halt to use of bird feeders, bird baths through May 31 until spread of avian influenza subsides SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department…

House Passes Bill Banning Smoking in Vehicles with Children Present

Story originally published on NBC’s Week.com by Tim Shelly, link to original article may be found HERE SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WEEK) — The Illinois House has approved a measure which would ban people from smoking in vehicles transporting children. House Bill 2276 would fine motorists $100 to $250 for smoking in a car with minors present,…