Flu Cases Down In Illinois

Chicago, IL  (KTRS)  Influenza cases are down this winter in Illinois compared with recent years. Data from the Illinois Department of Public Health show that that from December 20th through December 26th, there were 49 flu-related intensive care unit admissions and two outbreaks. During roughly the same time last year, there were 323 ICU admissions…

Rams won’t renew contracts for Garcia, 4 others

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Rams will not renew contracts of five assistant coaches including Jeff Garcia, who lasted one year as an offensive assistant. Others who won’t be back are wide receivers coach Ray Sherman, running backs coach Ben Sirmans, assistant strength and conditioning coach Adam Bailey and assistant special teams coach…

Missouri 2016 legislative session underway

( KTRS ) Legislative leaders say providing resources to help with flood recovery efforts is a top priority. Missouri Department of Transportation spokesman Matt Hiebert says the agency still is assessing the extent of damage from the rare winter flood. But Hiebert says the agency so far has identified three or four locations where pavement has…