News Around Illinois - March 9, 2020
Headlines from around The 21st state from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
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News Around Illinois - March 6, 2020
News from around the Land of Lincoln from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
Paramedical Tattoos Bring People Comfort, Confidence
Before Sarah Penberthy's double mastectomy, she got an elephant tattoo on her finger for good luck from Eric Catalano. While getting the tattoo, she learned Catalano also did nipple and areola tattoos for breast cancer survivors. Penberthy knew then that she would get paramedical tattoos from him after her surgery.
Following Up On Illinois’ Law Mandating Free Sanitary Products In Schools
Back in January 2018, Illinois passed an act that tampons and sanitary pads would be free in school bathrooms for middle and high schoolers. Unfortunately not all districts are complying.
Social Media Companies Work To Police Fake News
Twitter has announced a new feature aimed at fighting “harmfully misleading” content. Beginning March 5, users will see blue exclamation points and the phrase “manipulated media” underneath certain videos and images.