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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.

Chatham Strong red ribbon with photo of Chatham water tower near YNOT
Local
7 months ago
Chatham StrongFest raises over $180,000

The grand total: $183,400.67.