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Report Shows Pharmaceutical Companies Contributing to U.S. Opioid Epidemic

CHICAGO, IL – Recently released federal data shows how drug makers and distributors contributed to the nation’s opioid epidemic by increasing shipments of opioid painkillers between 2006 to 2012. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) records show that over 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills were distributed to U.S. pharmacies during the 6 year time period. […]

Army Veteran Dying of Cancer Delivers Emotional Statement to Congress on Medical Malpractice

CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal testified before Congress an emotional statement regarding medical malpractice in the military. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill heard testimony about allegations of medical malpractice by Defense Department medical professionals as Congress considers overturning the Feres Doctrine, a legal doctrine prohibiting people who are injured as a […]

Tips for a Memorable Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is a day that you get to enjoy quality time with family and friends, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the independence of our nation. With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, it’s important to keep in mind a few safety tips so your day is memorable for the right reasons. Alcohol […]

11th American Dies Following Trip to Dominican Republic

CHICAGO, IL – According to the US State Department, 11 American citizens have died in the Dominican Republic over the course of the last year. FBI investigators are comparing blood samples from the deceased tourists to alcohol samples at Dominican resorts. Many deceased tourists were reported to have pulmonary edema, a fluid in the lungs […]

Semi-Truck Explodes on I-94 Killing 2 in Racine County

CHICAGO, IL – Just before 11 am on Wednesday morning, two semi-truck drivers were killed in a multi-vehicle car crash on I-94 in Racine County, Wisconsin. Northbound and southbound lanes were closed throughout the day and into Thursday afternoon, though southbound lanes reopened around 8:30 p.m. According to ABC 7 Chicago, a semi-truck driver was […]

A New Way to Get Around Town

CHICAGO, IL – Over the weekend, the city of Chicago launched a pilot program of electronic scooters to see if they serve as a viable means of transportation for Chicago residents. More than 2,500 scooters through 10 different companies – including Bird, Bolt, Lyft, and Spin – are part of the program. The four month […]

Semi-Truck Crashes Hauling 40,000 Pounds of Bees

CHICAGO, IL – A semi-truck was traveling from California to North Dakota when it crashed in a rural intersection in Bozeman, Montana, carrying 40,000 pounds of bees. No humans were hurt during the crash. When the Hyalite fire department arrived on the scene, the driver and the passenger were already out of the truck. When […]

Illinois Nursing Homes Ranked 3rd Worst in Country

Each nursing home is  different than the next in terms of how patients are treated and being taken care of. Some nursing homes provide clients with excellent care following guidelines and procedures while another may be suffering a staff shortage, and employees may have to overcompensate by caring for more patients than they are able […]

3 Little-Known VA Pensions: Do You Qualify?

CHICAGO, IL – Are you or a loved one a veteran or a surviving spouse?  The VA offers many benefits; however, there are hundreds of thousands of veterans and/or surviving spouses that are eligible for these little-known VA benefits. These funds are used for assisted living at many facilities and for at-home care. Please consult […]

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