The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited the Laboratory at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers after a recent on-site inspection. CAP laboratory accreditation ensures a high standard of care for laboratory patients by advancing the quality of pathology and laboratory services so laboratories meet or exceed regulatory requirements. The Morris Hospital has been accredited by CAP since 1992 and is inspected every two years to maintain accreditation. This involves assessing over 2,400 standards, including the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures, laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities safety program, and overall management of each laboratory section. According to Laboratory Director Kimberly Wolfer, this year the hospital received a “perfect survey with zero deficiencies.”
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A Peru man was arrested yesterday morning at the Oak Terrace Apartments in Peru on a domestic battery charge. Peru Police arrested 32-year-old Khloe W. Brandner at his apartment and transported her to the LaSalle County Jail.
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Peru Police arrested a homeless man on July 7 at the Clocktower Shell Gas Station for three different charges. 23-year-old Curin M. Gray was charged with aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
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Yesterday night LaSalle County Deputies arrested 44-year-old Rigoberto De La Cruz of Mendota at Rt. 251 and N. 34th Rd. in Dimmick Township. De La Cruz was cited for speeding and driving an uninsured motor vehicle and arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and without a license. He was taken to the LaSalle County jail and released with a notice to appear.
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The Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) took effect on July 1. The FWPA states freelance workers are entitled to a written contract, full payment for services by the contract’s due date and protection from retaliation or other negative action for exercising rights under the law when the value of their work is equal to or greater than $500 in a 120-day period. The new law only applies to freelance contracts taking effect after July 1 of this year. It does not apply to individuals performing construction services or employees of an employer.
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Governor Pritzker is scheduled to sign the Healthcare Protection Act today in Chicago. The health insurance reform bill bans step therapy and prior authorization for crisis mental health care improves network adequacy, bans junk insurance plans, and ends unchecked rate increases for large group insurance companies. The measure was approved by state lawmakers in May. The governor called the passage a “historic win for patients across this state.”
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Governor Pritzker is “all in” for President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. The governor said Biden will be the nominee of the Democratic Party and he is going to wholeheartedly campaign for him. Pritzker added that the President is physically and mentally capable of serving a second term. His comments come as several Democrats have expressed concerns following Biden’s poorly received debate performance.
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Kroger and Albertson are planning to sell off dozens of stores in Illinois if their merger is approved. The two grocery chains committed last year to selling more than 400 stores and other assets for nearly $2 billion to clear a path for the merger. The list of stores includes 35 Mariano’s and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois. Kroger and Albertson’s say they must merge to compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have joined the grocery business.
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There will be a lot of fans at Bears training camp. The team announced yesterday at 10 a.m. that registration was open for free tickets to training camp. Less than an hour later, tickets were no longer available. Nine practices will be open to Bears fans. The first open practice is July 26 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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WEATHER:
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 2 pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
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OBITUARIES:
Ronald J. Winnicki, 64, of Ottawa, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1st, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A celebration of life for Ronald J. Winnicki will be held on July 20th at The Lone Buffalo in Ottawa, IL, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
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Barbara Ann Gehler, 92, of Ottawa, passed away on July 2nd, at Pleasant View Lutheran Life Communities. A Celebration of Life will be held for Barbara Ann Gehler at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa, on Friday, July 12th at 11 AM. Visitation for Barbara Ann Gehler will begin one hour before services. Private Family Internment at Oakwood Memorial Park.
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LaVerne “Pete” Kreiser, 86, of Tonica passed away Friday, July 5th, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Visitation for LaVerne “Pete” Kreiser will be from 4-7:00 PM Wednesday, July 10th, at the Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica, and additional visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of services on Thursday at the Hurst Funeral Home. Funeral services for LaVerne “Pete” Kreiser will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 11th, Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery east of Tonica with full military services conducted by the Tonica American Legion.
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Philip Scott Carretto, 67, of Marseilles, IL, passed away on July 8th, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial for Philip Scott Carretto will be at St. Patrick’s Church on Friday, July 12th at 10:00 AM. Visitation for Philip Scott Carrettowill is on Thursday, July 11th from 4 PM-7 PM at Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory. The burial for Philip Scott Carretto will be in St. Columba Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at The Knights of Columbus directly after the graveside service.
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Yvonne A. (Thomas) Price, 80, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, July 8th, at LaSalle County Nursing Home. Funeral services for Yvonne A. (Thomas) Price will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12th, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Visitation for Yvonne A. (Thomas) Price will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Oakwood Memorial Park, on a later date.
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SPORTS:
White Sox, Twins Postponed Due To Rain
The second matchup of the three-game series between the White Sox and Twins got rained out in Chicago. The sides will clash as part of a straight doubleheader from Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday. Minnesota holds a 1-0 advantage in the series following an 11-inning victory on Monday. Chicago has lost three straight and sits last in the division at 26-and-67. The Sox send Erick Fedde to the mound in game one, which begins at 12:30 p.m.
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Cubs Crush Orioles
The Chicago Cubs rattled off 14 hits during a 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Chicago broke the game open with a three-run fourth inning. Michael Busch paced the offense by going four-for-six with a home run, while Ian Happ also went deep and added three RBI. Jameson Taillon earned his sixth win after striking out seven and giving up two runs on four hits in six innings. The Northsiders have won four of their last five games, but they remain in last place in the NL Central at 43-and-49.
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Sky Host Dream
The Chicago Sky looks to get back in the win column when they host the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena this morning. The Sky had their two-game winning streak snapped with an 84-71 loss to Seattle on Sunday, but they beat the Dream on the road 85-77 earlier this month. Chicago is in eighth place in the WNBA at 8-and-12. Today’s game tips off at 11 a.m.