Illinois
Thursday, January 16, 2025
How IL's grid plans will focus on underserved communities
Illinois plans to spend $1.5 billion through 2027 in significant grid investments to help meet the state's ambitious clean-energy goals, with nearly …
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Chicago’s sanctuary protections may end this week
A proposed amendment to strip Chicago of its sanctuary protections is scheduled to be voted on this week. The change to the Welcome City Ordinance …
Solar energy progress in IL could be on hold with new administration
By Kari Lydersen for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
Closure of IL rural hospitals removes services, job growth
The federal government is launching a new program to help hospitals struggling to stay afloat in rural Illinois. Severe financial problems have put 3…
Cybersecurity attacks poised to increase without tighter safeguards
A former White House cybersecurity expert is warning of potential cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. And in Illinois, security analysts are …
Meat, dairy prices edge upwards for IL shoppers due to climate change
Consumers are unhappy with increasing food prices and blame inflation. In reality, natural disasters have a direct link to grocery costs, with no end …
Proposed U.S. Postal Service cost increases under scrutiny
Proposed changes to the U.S. Postal Service are causing concern for Illinoisans. Reduced delivery days and "Forever" stamp price increases are just …
Parents have options to report unsafe holiday toys
The National Retail Federation expects people will spend nearly $989 billion by year's end on holiday shopping but the costs cannot compare to an inju…
Watchful IL farmers await proposed Trump tariffs
A new president will move into the White House in less than a month and Illinois farmers are questioning whether Donald Trump's tough talk on tariffs …
Volunteers vital for meal delivery to older IL residents
As the new year approaches, people often make resolutions to donate money to a charity. Donating one's time as a volunteer is an option that …
IL justice-involved study shows demographic imbalance
Data show troubling disparities on the number of justice-involved individuals within the Illinois Department of Corrections. Pew Research figures …
IL Alzheimer's patients can enjoy holiday fun
The excitement of the holiday season is celebrated with family get-togethers. But for Alzheimer's patients, large groups can produce fear and …
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