PFAS compounds have been linked to a number of health conditions. They are aren't broken down in our bodies or in the environment, but researchers and companies are making progress in getting rid of them for good.
The IHSA bass fishing state tournament took place this past weekend at Carlyle Lake in Carlyle. Journal-area teams Stevenson and Elk Grove were both a part of the highly competitive atmosphere. Stevenson’s No. 1 boat placed seventh overall at state, with six fish caught for a weight total of 11 lbs., 2 oz. Matthew Qualich,
Dozens of community members gathered Saturday at a Toronto church for a memorial service to honour a girl whose body was found in a nearby dumpster one year ago.