Illinois
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'
Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
President Highlights Agriculture Initiatives During IL Visit
President Joe Biden used his trip to Illinois Wednesday to tout several new initiatives he said will support American farms. The president's trip …
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Braces for Potential Surge in Patients
As the future of abortion access is in limbo, Planned Parenthood of Illinois is preparing for a potential surge in patients from surrounding states…
Program Delivers Health-Care at Home for Rural Patients
By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Jonah Chester for Illinois News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service C…
As Folks Continue Telecommuting, Experts Urge Ergonomic Focus
Many Illinoisans find themselves still working from home, and ergonomic and health experts say it's past time to take a more critical look at their …
Art Exhibition Highlights Chicago's Housing Issues, Potential Solutions
An upcoming art exhibition in Chicago aims to provide a new framework to view the city's struggles with housing, past and present. Hosted by the …
SCOTUS Declines to Hear Appeal on IL Gas Pipeline
A 65-mile gas pipeline in western Illinois is in limbo after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider reinstating federal authorization for the …
IL Program Aims to Boost College Enrollment for Low-Income Students
Students from low-income communities in Illinois have historically faced numerous barriers to higher education, but one Chicago-based program offers …
Report: IL Clean-Energy Plan to Spur Job Creation
By Laura Aka for Working Nation.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Working Nation-Public News Servi…
IL Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Increase Ballot Access for Visually Impaired
Lawmakers are set to wrap up their work in Springfield today, as Illinois's legislative session comes to a close. Among many items they'll be …
IL Telemedicine Abortion Provider Aims to Allow Discretion, Break Stigma
By Carrie Baker for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
Report: Juvenile Justice Officials Undercount Incarcerated Kids
A new report revealed in 2019, young people in the United States were locked up in juvenile facilities nearly a quarter million times, and current …