Illinois
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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 …
IL voters welcome voting options
Illinois voters have several ways to cast their ballot in the upcoming election, whether by mail, in person or early voting. The Illinois Policy …
IL small businesses hope tax deduction stays afloat
A large tax hike could appear soon, that would affect Illinois' small businesses still rebounding from the pandemic. One group hopes Congress will …
Seeking younger generation for IL health care jobs
The healthcare employee pool is shrinking - and as the medical profession faces increases in demand for mental health treatment, chronic illness …
IL energy jobs growth is strong, lacks female workers
Rising demands for clean energy efficiency are producing a wealth of work opportunities in Illinois. These in-demand jobs are also promoting a …
IL juvenile justice court alternative proves successful
Anyone age 18 or younger accused of violating Illinois law, who has formal charges filed against them, has historically had their case tried in a …
IL residents can benefit from merging of solar and AI
By Kari Lydersen for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
Innovative construction projects address short-term, long-term IL energy needs
By Audrey Henderson for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network…
IL environmental group monitors forests amid Biden legislation
The Biden Administration issued an executive order in 2022 to strengthen and protect America's forests and old-growth trees. Old-growth trees have …
IL women voters continue to outpace male counterparts
A Democratic woman of color is vying against an embattled former Republican president in this year's historic Nov. 5 election and political analysts …