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Chicago
IL State News
7 months ago
Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, Memphis

In Chicago on Sunday, dozens of armed federal agents, in full tactical gear, walked the streets of some of the city’s most prominent tourist and shopping areas.

artificial intelligence and mental health
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Regulators struggle to keep up with the fast-moving and complicated landscape of AI therapy apps

Illinois and Nevada have banned the use of AI to treat mental health.

Agriculture
7 months ago
Illinois’ diminishing wetlands

The state had 8 million wetlands acres in the 1980’s. Now only 275,000 acres are protected by the Clean Water Act.

Beni Harmony
IL State News
7 months ago
Beni all in for Bailey

“Does JB Pritzker even know what a Bible is?”

Local
7 months ago
Pack the Truck for Pets event helps out APL

It’s not too late to get involved!

Local
7 months ago
Funding secured for literacy programs in central Illinois

Library systems across Illinois are being awarded funds for improvements.

Al Llorens
Education
7 months ago
Illinois Education Association president dies

Llorens, who spent more than 30 years as a high school math teacher and head girls’ track and cross-country coach at Thornridge High School, had been an IEA member since 1985

Citizens Club
Local
7 months ago
Difficulties since the 2024 downtown Springfield Fire discussed

More than a year after a major fire, downtown Springfield continues to face adversity, including the Wyndam Hotel and several businesses announcing their closure.

maternal health
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Blueprint to improve maternal healthcare in Illinois released

The blueprint outlines four goals meant to improve maternal health.

unemployment
Local
7 months ago
Springfield-area unemployment increases slightly in August

The state saw an overall unemployment decline in August.