Kehoe sworn in as Missouri’s newest lieutenant governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Heartland Newsfeed) — Amid much political turmoil and scandal related to disgraced Missouri governor Eric Grietens, a second change at the top of state government took place in Jefferson City for the second time in less than three weeks as Mike Kehoe was appointed as the state’s 48th lieutenant governor. Missouri Gov. More...
Square acquires cryptocurrency license from New York state
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Square Inc., the payments company founded by Twitter Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey, has obtained a license to offer New York state residents the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin through its Cash More...
Compassion fatigue gives Americans a greater reason to take vacations
Americans need to take vacations now more than ever, and not just because of work-related stress. According to Psychology Today, a greater number of Americans are suffering from what’s known as “compassion More...
The Healthy Geezer: memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease
I’m 78 and I’m forgetting things more often now. Should I be worried? For starters, worrying is a waste of time. If you think your forgetfulness is the sign of the onset of Alzheimer’s, get to a doctor More...
Ikea pledges to stop using plastic products within two years
Worldwide retailer Ikea is set to phase out their use of plastic products by 2020. This sustainability initiative reportedly comes as a result from the detrimental effects of plastic on the environment, according More...
Tips to avoid damaging your vehicle
It is often frustrating for drivers to make what seems to be endless repairs to their vehicles, which eats up both valuable time and money. While some people will resort to public transport or private individuals More...
Fatal drug-related car crashes are on the rise, claims report
Fatal drug-related car accidents are outpacing deadly alcohol-related crashes. According to a new report released by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, there’s been a significant number of drivers More...
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Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post, presented in part by Nationwide Insurance agents in the Chicagoland region and the City of Chicago. Finally. The moment you and your child have been waiting for! If More...
Debate sparks again on making Chicago its own state
SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) — There has been ongoing discussion in the past eight years in regards to distancing downstate Illinois from the city of Chicago and debate that took place on the floor of More...
The future of agriculture grows at fairs
The importance of agriculture is abundant — from the food we eat, the major industries it supports and the benefits it provides to our environment. But looking ahead, in order for agriculture to continue to advance, More...
