Illinois
Stuart sends major affordability initiatives to Governor Pritzker
By Tribune Staff – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices, and requiring businesses to fairly compensate consumers. “The costs of our basic needs, from utilities to…
Read MoreIllinois critical access hospital network executive director joins national discussion on rural health transformation
By Tribune Staff • Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Executive Director Tracy Warner participated in an important conversation on Perspectives with Pinnacle, a video podcast hosted by ICAHN business partner Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, to discuss the current landscape and future of rural healthcare. The executive roundtable brought together healthcare network leaders from across the…
Read MoreIDPH reminds consumers to use caution after Listeria outbreak linked to headcheese deli meat product
By Tribune Staff – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging consumers to take precautions after an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) linked to a brand of headcheese deli meat product sold in Illinois. Three cases of Listeria in Illinois have been identified; the individuals report eating headcheese products purchased from three different…
Read MoreMay recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance established in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental health and promote support for those experiencing mental illness. This month serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that millions of people are affected by…
Read MoreIDFPR launches new online portal to streamline consumer financial complaints
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced the launch of a new online submission option designed to simplify and modernize the way Illinois consumers file complaints against financial institutions amid a federal step back in enforcement. For the first time, the portal will accept complaints for both…
Read MoreIllinois unveils funding for vacant, abandoned residential properties
$9 million investment will help local governments revitalize distressed areas, creating new housing opportunities By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications from units of local government for grant funding dedicated to supporting local affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. Offered through IHDA’s Strong Communities Program…
Read MoreIllinois rises to top tier in National Emergency Preparedness Ranking
Newly published report highlights state’s progress in readiness for disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and bioterror threatThe By Tribune Staff • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Illinois has been named a “high-performance” state for emergency preparedness, the highest ranking a state can receive, in a newly released report by Trust for America’s Health.…
Read MoreIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs relaunches state retirement program for small businesses with lower fees, new name
Savers, employers encouraged to claim accounts in new online portal after June 15 By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced lower fees and technology improvements for employers and savers of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, which will take effect in June 2026. “A decade ago, too many Illinois workers didn’t…
Read MorePritzker announces $56 million in available grant funding for community development block grant programs
By Tribune Staff • Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected…
Read MoreIllinois maintains high childhood vaccination rates, outpaces national trends
Joint IDPH/ISBE school vaccine dashboard shows coverage for nearly all vaccines is at desired 95% threshold or better By Tribune Staff • Illinois’ newly-updated School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard shows that coverage rates for all school-required childhood immunizations are holding steady compared to last year, and all but one of those immunizations is above the state’s…
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