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 […]
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is now accepting applications for $2.4 million in grant funding aimed at strengthening Illinois’ tourism industry by supporting local attractions, events and festivals across the state. According to DCEO, Illinois welcomed 115 million visitors in 2025, highlighting […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is now accepting applications for the second year of its Cemetery Relief Fund Grant Program, which provides funding to help restore cemeteries that have been abandoned, neglected or are otherwise in need of additional care. For Fiscal […]
Senate Republicans want to make sure local farmers, food businesses and nonprofit organizations know about a new grant opportunity through the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The state is making $1.8 million available through the Local Food Infrastructure Grants program to help strengthen local food production and […]
With Halloween just around the corner, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is reminding families to take a few simple precautions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday. Each year, the IPC receives hundreds of calls involving potential poisoning hazards associated with Halloween activities, including costumes, […]
The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) held a series of public hearings last week to review the proposed closures of three Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities as concerns continue over the loss of state jobs and resources in Downstate Illinois. The hearings focused […]