@gehts12dIllinois joins WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body | Illinois | The GuardianIllinois has joined the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) in response to the US withdrawal under the Trump administration. Governor JB Pritzker emphasized the importance of science, preparedness, and people in global health cooperation. This move grants Illinois access to early-warning alerts, outbreak intelligence, and international collaboration opportunities.
@gehts15dYoung hunter dies rescuing his dog when it fell through ice into frozen pondA young hunter, Luke Kitterman, 23, tragically died while rescuing his dog from a frozen pond in Clinton County, Illinois. The incident occurred during a goose hunting trip with friends, when the dog fell through the ice. Despite the efforts of his friends and first responders, Kitterman's body was recovered the following day.
@gehts18dFormer Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey | Sonya Massey | The GuardianFormer Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was fatally shot in 2024 after calling 911 to report a possible prowler. Grayson, who is white, apologized for his actions but the family of Massey, who struggled with mental health issues, said the sentence was insufficient. The case has raised questions about law enforcement shootings of Black people in their homes and led to changes in Illinois law regarding transparency in law enforcement hiring.
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@gehtsJan 17thTemperature Maps: How Cold Will It Be This Week? - The New York TimesFreezing temperatures are forecast across many areas of the contiguous United States over the next week, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The New York Times provides detailed maps of the latest forecast for freezing temperatures.