And newer challenges, such as cyberattacks and changing health care policy under an incoming Donald Trump presidency, present new potential threats. Here’s a look at the top four challenges ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Central Illinois Resource Center gathered local leaders to discuss ways the community can overcome barriers in the mental health realm during a virtual town hall on ...

FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges. Posted: October 29, 2024 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced March 26 that HHS was pulling back $477 million in grant funding that previously had been approved for Illinois.

The clinical director of ISU's speech and hearing clinic says she’s concerned some clients could lose access to care because ...

The Illinois State Board of Education and the Center for Childhood Resilience at Lurie Children’s Hospital announced the ...

Springfield (Ill.) Clinic, an independent, multi-specialty physician group, is laying off workers amid financial challenges, Chief Brand and Advocacy Officer Zach Kerker confirmed in a statement ...

CHICAGO — Brian Duncan, an Ogle County farmer, has led the charge for the last two years in trying to find an affordable health care option for Illinois Farmer Bureau members. At the annual ...

Southern Illinois mayors, lawmakers discuss challenges facing communities. By HEREMIAH HATCHER; Jun 18, 2025 Jun 18, ... education and healthcare were topics of discussion.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's sanctuary state status is facing a budgeting reality, with a proposed $55.2 billion fiscal plan cutting part of a four-year-old program providing health coverage to ...

These programs help mitigate high real estate tax rates, making homeownership more feasible for retirees. Sales Taxes & Everyday Costs. Illinois has a base sales tax rate of 6.25%, but in some ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state. State lawmakers are targeting this specialized ...