Illinois
With Roe Gone, Illinois Abortion Clinics Face Surge in Patients
With Roe v. Wade gone, Illinois is one of the few Midwestern states where abortions are still legal. Now the state's abortion clinics are bracing for …
Barriers Persist for Black Illinoisans Looking to Purchase Homes
Black Illinoisans face entrenched barriers to homeownership, part of a decadeslong legacy of racist housing practices known as "redlining." This …
New IL Law Seeks to Limit PFAS-Based Air Pollution
Illinois has enacted a new law to prohibit the incineration of some PFAS-based substances. The man-made chemical compounds are most commonly …
New IL Laws Aim to Increase College Enrollment, Retention
Illinois is taking steps to increase higher education opportunities for people across the state. Gov. JB Pritzker signed two higher-ed bills into …
Report: Diesel Engines Major Air Polluters in Illinois
Pollution from diesel engines can cause a variety of health issues, and a new report reveals some Illinois communities face higher risks from diesel …
Union Leaders Push for More Support for Students', Teachers' Mental Health
As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers' unions across Illinois and America …
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'
Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
President Highlights Agriculture Initiatives During IL Visit
President Joe Biden used his trip to Illinois Wednesday to tout several new initiatives he said will support American farms. The president's trip …
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Braces for Potential Surge in Patients
As the future of abortion access is in limbo, Planned Parenthood of Illinois is preparing for a potential surge in patients from surrounding states…
Program Delivers Health-Care at Home for Rural Patients
By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Jonah Chester for Illinois News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service C…
As Folks Continue Telecommuting, Experts Urge Ergonomic Focus
Many Illinoisans find themselves still working from home, and ergonomic and health experts say it's past time to take a more critical look at their …
Art Exhibition Highlights Chicago's Housing Issues, Potential Solutions
An upcoming art exhibition in Chicago aims to provide a new framework to view the city's struggles with housing, past and present. Hosted by the …