Illinois
Monday, May 12, 2025
IL health officials work to combat vaccine hesitancy, stop measles spread
At least two people have tested positive for measles in Illinois and public health officials are working to combat misinformation surrounding vaccines…
Poll: High taxes number one concern for Illinois residents
High taxes and a weak economy are the top concerns of Illinois residents according to a new poll, with nearly half of those surveyed saying they …
IL apprenticeships on the rise but disparities remain
A new report shows Illinois youth now have more apprenticeship and internship opportunities, with an increase in women and minority participation but …
IL lawyer: Kilmar Obrego Garcia case a ‘constitutional crisis’
An Illinois law professor is weighing in on what she called a "very public and open test of due process" for immigrants being deported from the United…
Proposed bills would curb jailing of children in IL
Two bills aimed at reforming the juvenile justice system in Illinois are close to becoming law. Senate Bill 1784 proposes raising the age of …
New EPA rule could put remaining IL wetlands at risk
Protected wetlands across Illinois could be at risk as the Trump administration considers changes to the Clean Water Act. The Environmental …
Higher ed supporters rally on two IL campuses for students' rights
It has been a busy week for supporters of higher education in Illinois, with two separate protests at Northern Illinois University and Northeastern …
IL school mental health investments leave gaps in provider ratios
Despite making major policy strides to strengthen school-based mental health services for Illinois students, a national report card showed the state …
New report: IL makes it too hard to 'go solar'
A new report outlines some of the barriers Illinois residents face that can make adopting solar energy more difficult and expensive than necessary…
Retired Illinois IRS worker feels 'hurt' by data agreement with ICE
Tax filing season has wrapped up but the backlash over a new IRS policy concerning undocumented individuals is not going away. A retired agency …
IL hopes to continue clean energy boom with new bill
As Illinois forges ahead in the clean energy space, legislators and advocates are pushing for what would be the third major climate bill passed in …
New study: Small farms disproportionately impacted by extreme heat
A new study shows how extreme weather conditions negatively affect production yields on Midwest dairy farms, with a disproportionate impact on …