Illinois
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Illinois officials find first instance of West Nile virus, say prepare now
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the first positive test for West Nile virus in 2025 has been detected in Winnebago County near Rockford…
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Report: Medicaid cuts risk maternity care for rural Illinois
In Illinois, more than one in five rural women of childbearing age rely on Medicaid for health coverage, according to the Georgetown University …
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
IL is 1st state to restrict federal access to autism-related data
Illinois is the first state to block the federal government from accessing state data on autism. The order, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last week…
Illinois Latino students prefer grants over loans to pay for college
Latino students in Illinois and nationwide apply for financial aid at higher rates than some other ethnic groups but receive the lowest average awards…
IL health officials work to combat vaccine hesitancy, stop measles spread
At least two people have tested positive for measles in Illinois and public health officials are working to combat misinformation surrounding vaccines…
Poll: High taxes number one concern for Illinois residents
High taxes and a weak economy are the top concerns of Illinois residents according to a new poll, with nearly half of those surveyed saying they …
IL apprenticeships on the rise but disparities remain
A new report shows Illinois youth now have more apprenticeship and internship opportunities, with an increase in women and minority participation but …
IL lawyer: Kilmar Obrego Garcia case a ‘constitutional crisis’
An Illinois law professor is weighing in on what she called a "very public and open test of due process" for immigrants being deported from the United…
Proposed bills would curb jailing of children in IL
Two bills aimed at reforming the juvenile justice system in Illinois are close to becoming law. Senate Bill 1784 proposes raising the age of …
New EPA rule could put remaining IL wetlands at risk
Protected wetlands across Illinois could be at risk as the Trump administration considers changes to the Clean Water Act. The Environmental …
Higher ed supporters rally on two IL campuses for students' rights
It has been a busy week for supporters of higher education in Illinois, with two separate protests at Northern Illinois University and Northeastern …
IL school mental health investments leave gaps in provider ratios
Despite making major policy strides to strengthen school-based mental health services for Illinois students, a national report card showed the state …