Spring has sprung, and that means grilling season has come back after its winter hibernation. But as Americans enjoy grilling their burgers, chicken, vegetables and more, there’s one ingredient you want to steer clear of. “These short, metal brushes that you clean your grill with,” Brian Curtis, M.D., vice president of the Clinical Specialty Services at OSF HealthCare says. “There are about 150-200 cases a year that occur in the United States. They may be underreported, but those are the ones that we know about.” While barbecues over an outdoor grill are a great way for people to come together and enjoy a meal, Dr. Curtis says it could be an extremely painful experience if you end up swallowing a bristle from a wire brush. “The bristles can become embedded in your tongue. They can be embedded in the back of your throat, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine,” Dr. Curtis says. “They can cause perforations, because it’s
COLLINSVILLE — The City of Collinsville recently completed a review by Moody’s Investor Services, which is required to analyze the overall credit worthiness and financial outlook of the City. As a result of this review, the City will maintain its Aa3 credit rating. There are several key factors that led to this rating being upheld and the negative outlook being removed. The recent vote upholding the City’s Home Rule Status by its citizens was the largest factor leading to this rating. Additional factors include growth in reserves and liquidity through strong financial management, which includes long-term liability management (elimination of debt service), economic developing leading to revenue growth, and management of overall spending to maintain and grow reserves. Collinsville City Manager Mitch Bair said the credit rating is an outstanding outcome for the City. “Maintaining our Aa3 credit rating from Moody’s is tremendous for the residents of the City.
SOUTH ROXANA - A strongman competition was held in South Roxana last Saturday at The Complex Training Facility. Owner Ryan Szymarek said the event was “the first of its kind” and so successful that they plan to host another competition later this year. “The strongman event was the first of its kind for the gym and in South Roxana that I know of,” Szymarek said. “Even though the weather was terribly cold, we had a great turnout of around 70 people and 10 competitors from gyms around the Illinois and Missouri area.” The event was sanctioned by United States Strongman (USS), which oversees all strongman events throughout the country. The competition featured the following weightlifting challenges: Deadman Barge Chain Pull - 600lbs and 1000lbs for 50ft, timed Tire Flip - 600lbs Yoke Deadlift for Max Weight One-arm Circus Dumbbell Press/Keg Medley - Circus Dumbbell 120lbs/140lbs, Keg 140lbs/225lbs Fire Truck Pull - 40,000 lbs for 50ft,
CASEYVILLE – The non-profit Gateway Pet Guardians in East St. Louis is getting an influx of donations from the community this month thanks to a fun promotion organized by Morrison Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical , based in Caseyville. Over the next several weeks, Morrison is giving away logo-branded T-shirts to anyone who drops off pet supplies at the company’s Caseyville location or gives items to their technician during a home appointment. Morrison is also contributing $5 to Gateway every time a customer places a sign in their yard. The month-long program ends with free pizzas on Sunday, April 2, at Peel Woodfire Pizza in O’Fallon, IL. For every individual, couple or family that comes to the restaurant that day to donate supplies or make a monetary donation, Morrison will pay for one large pizza and two large, non-alcoholic beverages — up to $5,000 total. The event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. or until the $5,000 runs out. “It's a privilege
We’ve noted how agricultural machinery giants like John Deere have spent several years waging war on independent tractor repair shops in a bid to monopolize maintenance and drive up costs. We’ve also noted that every time industry promises to stop doing this, it turns out they’re largely full of shit. With John Deere now facing […]
U2 has a new number one album in the U.K. The Irish rockers' latest release, Songs of Surrender, tops the U.K. Official Albums chart, outselling their closest competition, The Weeknd’s Highlights, two to one. Songs of…
On June 30, 1914, St. Louis residents voted to adopt a city charter. It’s a sprawling document, a blueprint for the city's civic machinery. Now, 109 years later, city voters will decide on April 4 whether to approve Proposition C, which would create a new system for updating the charter every ten years. Discussing the issue are St. Louis Alderwoman Annie Rice and civic engagement advocate Wally Siewert.
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Over 170 acts to perform at Lollapalooza 2023 The first Lollapalooza (1991) wasn’t a festival, it was a farewell tour that hit over 20 cities. The featured acts were Jane’s Addiction, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Living Colour, Nine Inch Nails, Ice-T, Butthole Surfers, Henry Rollins Band, [...]
Two people died early Friday in Missouri when a car was swept away during torrential rains that were part of a severe weather system roaring across parts of the Midwest and South.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD)-- The Illinois General Assembly passed HB 1049 on Thursday, preventing dog breed discrimination by insurance companies. Spearheaded by Best Friends Animal Society and rep. Rita Mayfield, the text of the bill is that; No insurer shall refuse to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose and increased premium or rate for [...]
For James Hetfield, Metallica really is greater than the sum of its parts. In an interview with Cigar Aficionado, the "Enter Sandman" rocker says, "I know individually we’re all really…
CARLINVILLE – Even though Mark Glenshaw has spent much of his life studying owls, he knows they can be tough to spot. “I’ve talked to people in their seventies and eighties who tell me they’ve never seen an owl in their lives,” said Glenshaw, an award-winning naturalist known for his observation of owls. “Owls are just so hard to find. I want to help others find owls and learn as much as possible about them, just as I have.” Glenshaw will present “How to Find an Owl in Your Neighborhood” at the Carlinville Public Library on Thursday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. The free, one-hour program is designed to help residents locate and identify various owl species near home. In his program, Glenshaw will discuss which species of owls are the most easy to see or hear, where and how to look for owls, what sounds to listen for, and the importance of research and collaboration. “I’ll share as much as I can about finding owls to help
Queen is back with episode 10 of their YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live, this time focusing on a classic performance of their iconic track “Tie Your Mother Down.” Continuing last week’s…
If approved, the federal government's New Starts program would pay for 60% of the projected $850 million needed for the first phase of the north-south expansion.
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