November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the disease and the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by it. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Illinois Department of Public […]
With deer mating and hunting seasons in full swing, Illinois drivers should be on alert for increased deer activity along roadways. Illinois is approaching the time of year when most deer-related crashes occur, with 41 percent of crashes involving deer in 2025 occurring in October, November, […]
A new federal commitment to expand nuclear energy production is bringing additional investment and economic opportunity to Illinois as concerns continue to grow over rising electricity costs and the reliability of the state’s power grid. On October 27, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional […]
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing renewed criticism after a state inspector general investigation found that more than $1.4 million in additional employee compensation was improperly administered over several years. According to the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG), 146 […]
Thousands of Illinois retirees could soon face major changes to their healthcare access as a contract dispute between Aetna and BJC HealthCare threatens to disrupt in-network coverage at hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other medical facilities beginning January 1, 2027. The potential disruption affects retirees enrolled in […]