Illinois
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Federal tax credits help clinics expand in low-income IL communities
A federal program is awarding billions of dollars in tax credits to spur investment and economic growth in low-income urban and rural communities…
Monday, November 11, 2024
Older IL population has options for healthy meals
The number of older Americans who live alone, because of self-isolation or losing a spouse, is increasing. These factors can prevent them from …
Childhood trauma could harm some IL adults for life, study says
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed 75% of U.S. high school students said they have had at least one adverse …
IL residents should know scam warning signs
Financial publication Forbes ranked Illinois ninth on its list of the "10 Most Scammed States" last year, with 285 incidents for every 100,000 …
IL teachers union puts potential strike on hold, for now
A meeting last week between the Board of Education and its teachers' union in one Illinois town has left one group unhappy. Members have voiced …
IL sheep farmer embraces land for solar use
By Kari Lydersen for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Energy News Network-Public News…
Medicare plan for IL residents has changes
Open enrollment for Medicare ends on Dec 7. The federal health insurance program is for anyone aged 65 or older. Some people younger than 65 with …
IL residents urged to know their rights ahead of voting
This year's Election Day will be one of the most closely watched in history, and one concern of Illinois election officials is safety at polling …
Passive House standards: a solution for highly efficient affordable housing
By Audrey Henderson for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network…
IL farmers face another hold for federal funding
By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration…
Higher cancer rates among IL's incarcerated population
Two specific types of cancer are showing up in high numbers among people in jail and prison and Illinois is no exception. A new study found a lack …
IL juvenile rights group takes action for education behind bars
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of young people with disabilities serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The …