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Illinois hospitals prepare for new price transparency laws
(The Center Square) – As hospital price transparency laws continue to evolve, Illinois health care facilities are required to keep pace. New rules took effect July 1, including requiring hospitals to affirm the inclusiveness, accuracy, and completeness of the standard charge information. A third wave of requirements, including new drug reporting and estimated allowed amounts, will go into effect in January 2025. “We all know about the hospital price transparency...
Illinois Democrat places campaign focus on economics, Republican says people are not happy
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats and Republicans are focusing on economic issues during the current election season. State Representative Marcus Evans told The Center Square that Democrats are having discussions about finances. “You go to any Democratic agenda and focus, we’re talking about economics. We don’t want people taxed out of their businesses,” Evans said. ...
‘A very selfless gift’; Local librarian starts new chapter
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Vigo County Librarian is starting a new chapter thanks to a lifesaving donation from a coworker. Last year WTWO introduced you to Bonnie McNair. She’s a librarian at the Vigo County Public Library and desperately needed a living kidney donor. “I’m a very private person but this is something […]
Participation in voucher-like education choice programs soars in Indiana after legal changes
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Months after lawmakers loosened certain rules, two programs that provide students with state funding for education outside of their schools saw spikes in enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.The Education Scholarship Account (ESA) and Career Scholarship Account (CSA) programs have each reached maximum enrollment for the first time ahead of their application deadlines, according to the Indiana treasurer’s office, which administers both programs.The surging participation mirrors the growing popularity of Indiana’s private school voucher program, and underscores the...
Happiness Bag still seeking fundraising efforts for expansion project
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Happiness Bag is seeking the final fundraising efforts for a facility expansion project. Happiness Bag is a local non-profit organization that provides programs and services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. “We’ve run out of space,” says Executive Director of Happiness Bag, Jodi Moan. “We don’t have enough […]
LIVE BLOG: Follow Indiana's Football Game Against Western Illinois
Welcome to our live blog for Indiana versus Western Illinois, where we'll keep you updated with all the news and views in real time, with opinion and highlights thrown in as well, live from Memorial Stadium.
Former Tribune-Star Editor wins Sagamore of the Wabash award
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The former editor of a local newspaper received the highest honor bestowed by Indiana’s Governor on Friday. The Sagamore of the Wabash Award was presented to former Terre Haute Tribune-Star Editor Max Jones. State Senator Greg Goode presented the award. Jones’ career spanned 49 years and he was the newspaper’s […]
Wabash Valley Recovery Center set to have its 5th annual Blackout Addiction Glow Run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Grab your glow sticks and get ready for the 5th annual Blackout Addiction Glow Run. The Wabash Valley Recovery Center will be hosting the 5k at Fairbanks Park Friday night from 6-10 p.m. The event will include recovery speakers, food trucks, a DJ, and a foam machine. Participants will run […]
Central IL first responders gather for support after 3 officer-involved shootings
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — First responders throughout Central Illinois are standing together after a challenging week. Following three separate officer-involved shootings in the last few days, first responders throughout the area gathered at the iHotel in Champaign to debrief through a community support initiative meeting. Police, EMS and dispatch from seven counties across Central Illinois […]
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