Illinois
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Quad Cities residents weigh in on climate change research
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation warned the effects of climate change in the Quad Cities will be severe but researchers got the publ…
Monday, April 22, 2024
IL group eyes legislation linked to opioid treatment options
Legislation in Congress, co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin - D-IL - could expand treatment choices for people with opioid use disorder…
Frozen screens? Telehealth access imperiled
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Illinois News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…
Do work requirements 'work' to keep people out of poverty?
Members of the U.S. House Work and Welfare Subcommittee came to Illinois this month to drum up support for work requirements for anyone seeking …
Midwest Tribes to take Line 5 concerns to United Nations forum
Next week, Native American leaders from the Midwest will go before a United Nations panel with their concerns over a controversial oil pipeline they …
Tech help comes to the college admissions process
This story is based on reporting by Olivia Sanchez for The Hechinger Report.The broadcast version is by Terri Dee for Indiana News Service, reporting …
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 …