Illinois
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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 …
IL seniors face mental, physical roadblocks to nutritious meals
The baby boomer generation is getting older and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular access to nutritious meals, can …
IL moms have added options to address postpartum disorder
A new baby should bring a time of happiness for a family but what is frequently dismissed as the "baby blues" is a mental health condition called post…
IL bee population stunted by pesticides
One of nature's hardest workers is facing extinction from repeated exposure to a dangerous pesticide. Scientists conducting CT scans reveal …