Boy’s Advocacy Leads to Hearing-Aid Replacement Coverage

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner calls him “one of the youngest, most effective lobbyists” in Illinois. Hunter Martin’s two-year lobbying effort ended this week when the Republican governor signed a law requiring insurance companies to pay for replacement hearing aids every three yearsfor children under 18. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that the 10-year-old Hunter lost…

Endangered Silver Advisory Issued For Missing Elderly Woman From Berkeley

Berkeley, MO  (KTRS)  An Endangered Silver Advisory is in effect for a missing elderly woman from Berkeley. Police say 70-year-old Tryvania Thompson, who suffers from memory loss, hasn’t been seen since early Thursday morning. According to the investigation, Thompson went to bed Wednesday night and is believed to have left the home on foot sometime before…