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Also on today's calendar: Illinois Senior Games and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Health care leaders convene at Citizens Club (illinoistimes.com) — Springfield’s top health care leaders gathered at the Citizens Club to explain how tight federal reimbursements, Medicaid changes, and rising costs could affect local hospitals, clinics, and taxpayers. CEOs from Memorial Health, Springfield Clinic, HSHS St. John’s, and SIU Medicine stressed collaboration, financial pressures, and the stakes for residents’ access to care in the capital city and central Illinois.
2. This Stunning 20-Acre Botanical Garden In Illinois Will Take Your Breath Away (familydestinationsguide.com) — Springfield’s Washington Park Botanical Garden invites you to wander 20 acres of conservatory, rose beds, and peaceful walking paths without leaving town. The article walks you through seasonal highlights, the iconic carillon tower, and family-friendly amenities, and encourages Illinois residents to make Springfield’s garden a day-trip destination instead of chasing faraway escapes.
3. Illinois State Police welcome 20 new troopers from Cadet Class 152 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Illinois State Police just graduated 20 new troopers at the academy in Springfield, marking the 25th class under Gov. JB Pritzker. The cadets completed 27 weeks of intensive training in law, tactics, and community-focused skills, and will now enter 14 weeks of field work before patrolling on their own across Illinois.
4. Illinois surgical technologists push for laws requiring certification in operating room (wcia.com) — A statewide push centered in Springfield aims to require certification for surgical technologists working in Illinois operating rooms. Local student Amanda Fox and longtime trainer Brooke Oliver back the proposed Operating Room Safety Act, arguing that standardized education and certification would better protect patients and bring peace of mind to anyone facing surgery here.
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