IL: Community Issues and Volunteering
Illinois Expands Farmers' Access to Mental-Health Services
Research shows that farmers die from suicide at a rate twice as high as the rest of the population, and Illinois officials are taking steps to help …
Illinois Seniors Can Get Help Finding Benefits, Resources
If you're an older adult, or if there's a senior in your life, you may not realize there are many benefits available in Illinois to make life a …
Report: Childcare Biggest Challenge for IL Families
Having access to reliable, affordable, high-quality child care benefits both children and adults, but a new report said it is not the norm for …
Illinois Senior Centers: Not Just for Aged
Some Illinois senior centers aren't just focusing on the 65+ demographic but are beginning to include people aged 50+. The U.S. Census indicates the …
First Responders Learn to Deal with Electric-Vehicle Accidents
As the number of electric vehicles on Illinois roads grows, so does the danger of injury for emergency medical technicians and firefighters …
Chicago's Bronzeville Neighborhood Gets Its Own Power Microgrid
By Francesca Mathewes for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journal…
A Unique Way to Give Back During the Holidays
CHICAGO -- Many people make charitable donations during the holiday season, but there's another way they can help their communities. Folks can make a …
Do You Have COVID-19 Antibodies? Donate Blood and Find Out
CHICAGO - Illinoisans who step up to give the gift of life and donate blood right now could very well learn something new about their own health…
Proposed Chicago ICE 'Citizens Academy' Poses Threat to Residents, Critics Say
CHICAGO -- Starting in mid-September, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency will open its first Citizens Academy, a six-week program …
It's a 'Day On' for Volunteerism in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- From young students to business professionals, today, Illinoisans from all walks of life will honor the legacy of Martin Luther …
Ending Juvenile Detention: Is Stage Set in Illinois?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — People who support alternatives to detention for kids in trouble say the stage is set to bring lasting reforms to …
Agency Launches 24/7 Services to Help Homeless Youth
PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- A program that helps homeless young women in Illinois is taking a new approach with the new year. The Harbour began in 1971 and …