Facebook rejects Illinois police group’s ‘officer of the year’ post over ‘sensitive social issues’: report

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police wanted more people to know about hero East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber, so it planned to pay Facebook extra for a “boost” in distribution of its post, according to a report. But the social networking giant rejected the police group’s request, citing “sensitive social issues” connected with the…

Med Center Health: Spike in COVID numbers drove requirement

Med Center Health decided to require all medical staff, students, residents, fellows and vendors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the hospital saw a “sharp increase” in COVID-19 patients, Med Center Health Executive Vice President Wade Stone told the Daily News. People in leadership positions have through Aug. 9 to receive their first dose of…

Former FDA commissioner: New CDC mask guidance will likely have ‘negligible impact’ on curbing Delta variant

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned Wednesday that the latest CDC mask reversal could have a “negligible impact” on the spread of the Delta variant, telling CNBC that “we’re not going to get enough bang for our buck” by instructing those who have already received the COVID-19 vaccine to continue to mask up indoors. The…

Effort to address homelessness continues with city work session

What role local government will play in trying to address Bowling Green’s homeless problem is still to be determined, but ideas that included creating an affordable housing trust fund and consolidating under one roof local agencies that deal with housing issues were at least brought into the open during a two-hour Bowling Green City Commission…