Illinois
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Teachers' conference unites IL educators for improving schools
Some Illinois educators made their way to Texas this week for an American Federation of Teachers convention. AFT is one of the nation's largest labor …
Study finds IL birds feel the effects of climate change
A new study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests the long-term effects of climate change could create a higher risk of extinction f…
Arts funding at IL high school is strong - for now
By Kristy Alpert for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Colla…
Experts: Being prepared is best way to enjoy a safe summer in Illinois
Summer is usually a fun time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends but experts say Illinoisans should take precautions to keep a day of fun in…
IL organization seeks extra hands to serve older adults
Isolation and a lack of regular nutritious meals are circumstances many older adults find themselves in. One organization is working to remedy this - …
Report: Mental health crisis hotline ineffective
Addressing mental illness in America is a source of continued debate and a new report outlined areas in need of change. The study detailed the role …
IL financial jobs seen at risk with possible merger
Two of the largest credit card companies in the United States want federal regulators to greenlight a merger and the deal has been met with skepticism…
Abandoned IL coal mines pose health, environmental complications
New legislation in Congress would hold coal producers accountable for cleaning up the mine sites they have abandoned, including tens of thousands of …
Tug-of-war for more access to IL streams continues
Federal law and Illinois law are at odds over ownership, access, and use of the state's streams, lakes & rivers - and the Legislature failed to pass …
Kids Count Data Book shows IL children fare well in health care, lag in academics
The 2024 Kids Count Data Book was released this week. The publication is a 50-state report of data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation about the …
IL study finds youths of color have fewer summer job offers
Summer jobs are a boost for companies needing seasonal help. But Black and Latino youths are not seeing the opportunities come their way. A report …
IL lawmakers boost funding for Planned Parenthood
The Illinois General Assembly has just passed a $53 billion state budget which includes a boost in funding for Planned Parenthood. Reproductive …