Illinois
University in IL studies link between toddler food access and development
Parents wanting to ensure their children have nutritious meals can serve as their best example, according to new data. Research from the University …
Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steam
The Supreme Court's decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country's wetlands. …
Report touts Illinois' support for public schools
A report released this month by the Network for Public Education ranked Illinois an "A" grade for its overall support of public schools. One …
Illinois receives $750K grant to streamline college admissions process
The Illinois Board of Higher Education is among the winners of a national competition to improve the college admissions process and increase people's …
Congressional budget impasse threatens IL community health centers
Community health centers in Illinois are stuck in financial limbo as Congress contends with another potential government shutdown. More than forty …
Digital court hearings cause uneasiness for young offenders
Online conferencing was a lifeline for school lessons and business meetings during the pandemic. However, there is concern about the effects of …
Parents' dental habits set the tone for kids' healthy teeth
February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts said getting kids started early on good oral care sets the stage for a healthy lifetime habit…
Circadian rhythms linked to sleep patterns, heart activity
This is American Heart Month and new findings published by the American Heart Association say irregular sleeping patterns -- over years, weeks or …
Health group hopes for funding amid looming deadline
The price of healthcare has many Americans struggling with costly prescriptions, doctor visits and hospitalizations. Uninsured people are the focus …
A push to end solitary confinement in IL for young offenders
There is growing concern over what happens to young offenders in Illinois as they await their first court hearing. A report by European juvenile-…
IL co-op to develop solar projects for low-income, BIPOC communities
By Lydia Larsen for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Netwo…
New tool gauges economic effects of expanded broadband in rural IL
By Will Wright for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Servi…