Lung Cancer Screening Rates Alarmingly Low Despite High Mortality
A new study highlights a critical issue in the United States: despite lung cancer being…
A new study highlights a critical issue in the United States: despite lung cancer being the deadliest form of cancer, screening rates remain abysmally low among those at high risk. According to researchers from Northwestern Medicine, only 35% of patients treated for lung cancer would have qualified for screening under current U.S. Preventive Services Task…
Here’s your weekly roundup of news from McLean County, IL: Featuring 16 stories from mcleancountyil.gov 1. Open Bids & RFPs | McLean County, IL – Official Website 2026 Behvioral Health Services Please check back regularly for opportunities. Appointed Special Authorities About Google Translator County Financial Reports … Source: https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/103/Open-Bids-RFPs Read Full Article → 2. Sheriff…
Here’s your weekly roundup of news from Decatur, IL: Featuring 14 stories from decaturil.gov 1. City Budget | Decatur, IL 2026 Budget 2026 Annual Budget (PDF) 2025 Budget 2025 Budget-in-Brief 2025 Annual Budget (PDF) 2025 Total Compensation for all Employees over $… Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/177/City-Budget Read Full Article → 2. News Release Archive | Decatur, IL…
Rufus Sanders, 61, was sentenced to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being convicted of armed robbery at a Peoria Dollar General store. DNA evidence played a crucial role in his arrest and subsequent conviction. Meanwhile, Anthony D. Morris pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated robbery and faces up to 12…
Springfield, IL – The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update reveals a significant expansion of extreme drought across central Illinois, with severe dryness continuing to impact the region. Drought Conditions Intensify The report shows that 100% of Illinois is now experiencing some level of dry conditions, with extreme drought gripping much of the state. This development…
A federal judge has ordered Lawrence Reed, 50, to remain in custody pending trial after he was charged with terrorism for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a Chicago train. The incident occurred Monday night when Reed reportedly doused the victim with gasoline and set her ablaze on a Blue Line train. Reed’s case…
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state football playoffs have reached a critical stage, with only 16 teams remaining across eight classes after Saturday’s semifinal action. The original field of 256 teams has been whittled down to the final contenders vying for their respective state titles. Semifinals Preview As the playoffs progress, players and teams…
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s criminal trial is facing significant delays due to the complexities involved in handling classified information, according to recent court proceedings. Bolton was indicted last month for allegedly retaining and transmitting classified materials during his tenure as a senior official in the Trump administration. At a hearing on Friday, federal…
NASA has been at the center of scientific intrigue this week as it prepares to unveil images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The space agency will host a live event on Wednesday, November 19th, at 3 p.m. EST, where they will share imagery collected by various spacecraft and telescopes. Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Rare Visitor The…
Scientists have been left astonished after a species of moss survived nine months on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing an incredible resilience to harsh space conditions. The discovery could pave the way for future space gardens and support long-term human habitation in outer space. Moss Spores Endure Extreme Conditions The moss…