Migrant shelters in the city of Chicago are experiencing a sudden outbreak of the contagious childhood disease measles, raising concerns about what this means for the health and safety of the entire state.  Until recently, Illinois citizens had largely been unaffected by the potentially deadly disease […]

As part of their outreach efforts for National Poison Prevention Week, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is warning of the potential dangers that Illinoisians face daily. Every year, thousands of Illinois residents fall victim to accidental poisonings, resulting in numerous emergency room visits and fatalities. Poisoning and […]

According to a recent survey conducted by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, over 90% of schools in Illinois are currently grappling with a severe shortage of teachers.  Temporary educators, such as retired teachers and substitutes, have been enlisted as a makeshift solution to […]