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Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key; expected to remain a hurricane as it moves across central FL; Groups file an emergency lawsuit to reopen FL voter registration amid hurricanes; ND wildfires: Heavy damage to cropland; importance of early warnings; Report: 67 PA counties boom for low unemployment, job growth, wage increase.

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President Biden denounces disinformation about federal disaster response. Experts address concerns about how hurricanes impact voting, and activists left and right question VP Harris' stance on meat.

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Hurricane Helene has some rural North Carolina towns worried larger communities might get more attention, mixed feelings about ranked choice voting on the Oregon ballot next month, and New York farmers earn money feeding school kids.

Illinois

According to the Prison Policy Institute, Illinois's incarceration rate of 433 per 100,000 people ranks the state as having nearly the highest lockup rate of any democratic country. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Higher cancer rates among IL's incarcerated population

Two specific types of cancer are showing up in high numbers among people in jail and prison and Illinois is no exception. A new study found a lack …

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U.S. News and World Report said Illinois ranks 39th in the country for juvenile incarceration. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 7, 2024

IL juvenile rights group takes action for education behind bars

A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of young people with disabilities serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The …

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America's Health Rankings rated Illinois in 38th place in the country for the highest number of residents aged 60 and above who have faced food insecurity. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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According to a 2019 Illinois Department of Health report, almost 12% of new mothers were diagnosed with postpartum depression. Of those, nearly 60% took prescribed medication for depression treatment and almost 32% received counseling. (Adobe Stock)
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…

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says up to 500 species of native bees live in the state and contribute to the existence of plant species and agricultural crop production. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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The Illinois State Election Board reported nearly 5 million residents, a little more than 98% of registered voters cast their vote in the 2020 presidential election. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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According to the US Small Business Association Advocacy 2023 Small Business Profile Report, professional, scientific, and technical services comprise 98% of Illinois' small businesses. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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More than 15,000 home health and personal care aides will soon be needed, according to the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security
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 …

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According to Energy.gov, over 50% of the electric power generation workforce in Illinois was in wind, solar, and hydroelectric. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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According to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice 2023 Annual report, the average age of youth in the state's criminal justice system is 17. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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According to the site Tech-stack, AI algorithms can forecast energy needs, helps improve the reliability of solar energy supply and balance the grid load. (Adobe Stock)
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…

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In 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranked Chicago eighth on an annual ENERGY STAR Top Cities list. On average, ENERGY STAR buildings use 35% less energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 35% compared to typical buildings. (Adobe Stock)
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…

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