A proposed measure in Illinois aims to improve access to the ballot for visually impaired voters. Senate Bill 282, introduced by Sen. Julie Morrison…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As businesses across Illinois and the nation work to fill open positions, advocates for people with disabilities say they should …

CHICAGO – Legislation that has changed the lives of millions of Americans, including nearly one in five Illinoisans, marks its 29th anniversary …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill in Congress aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be what it seems, according to its …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – About 1 in 3 American adults experience a symptom consistent with a warning or mini stroke, but very few – 3 percent &…

CHICAGO – Actor Michael J. Fox has drawn attention to a disease that plagues about 1 million people in the U.S. – Parkinson's. It's a …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – News coverage is all about the election this week, but it is also Veterans Day. Today's the day the country honors members …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) holds a public hearing today about overtime rules for the Home Services …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More than 10 percent of Illinois residents are living with a disability, and this week the focus is on making sure they get …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and a group of Illinois moms is asking lawmakers to help improve the state's …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Starting next week, thousands of people with disabilities and the home healthcare workers who assist them could be affected by …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Asthma rates for most children in the U.S. appear to be on the decline, but among the country's poorest children those rates are …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Family and friends of nursing home residents in Illinois soon will be able to have additional peace of mind in knowing that their …

CHICAGO - It's a meeting of the minds over medical care in Illinois as doctors, pharmacists and educators are gathering in Chicago today to highlight …

CHICAGO - With more than 200 homicides already reported in Chicago this year, there are many families and surviving victims facing a difficult road …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is showing significant improvement in helping older residents live independently at home as they age, according to a new …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - New research out of Illinois suggests that autism can be identified earlier than previously thought, in children as young as age …

CHICAGO – You may see a lot of red at the office, school or market today. Illinoisans across the state will be wearing red to raise awareness …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Environmental Protection Agency is being taken to court over claims that it's failing when it comes to protecting children …

CHICAGO - Pundits and politicians are throwing around a lot of numbers these days on who is, or who isn't, paying taxes. One group aims to separate …

CHICAGO - Now that the Affordable Care Act has been upheld by the Supreme Court, Illinois needs to decide whether to comply with the provision that …

CHICAGO - A Republican plan to turn Medicare over to private insurers has a lot of people talking these days. GOP leaders claim it could save the …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Cuando el Gobernador Pat Quinn reveló su presupuesto la semana pasada, dejó en claro que sería necesario hacer …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - As of this month, some of the most vulnerable Illinoisans will be better protected from those who would take advantage of them …