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Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Advocates Seek Mandatory Training for Illinois Judges, Attorneys on Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ People
Illinois advocates for LBGTQ+ rights are pushing for the state’s high court to mandate that all lawyers, judges and other court personnel, such as clerks and security staff, be trained on be the legal needs of LBGTQ+ people. Critics, however, say the call for inclusivity training is exclusionary. A...
Medicaid-enrolled healthcare provider revalidation is mandatory
Providers actively enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program will need to revalidate their enrollment status to continue providing services to Medicaid customers and bill Medicaid. This federal requirement was temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 federal public health emergency. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), which administers the Illinois Medicaid program, is resuming that practice effective now.
Americans to get payment from $40 million dating app data breach settlement – all you need is to fill out a form
USERS of the dating apps Bumble and Badoo may be eligible to receive a share of a $40 million settlement. The settlement benefits Bumble and Badoo users who accessed the apps between November 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021. The class action lawsuit alleges that Bumble and Badoo unlawfully collected...
VIDEO: Illinois Driver Shocked to See Black Bear Climbing a Tree
You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on. This video was...
Activists reject Republicans' noncitizen voting theory: 'it's an attack on voters of color and Latinos'
During the last week, authorities in California, Colorado and Illinois were forced to debunk violent migrant takeovers across their states, as conservative media outlets and personalities like Elon Musk and Republican candidate Donald Trump spread unsubstantiated claims through social media. The spread of misinformation has also found fertile ground in...
Newlyweds win $3M in Illinois Lottery
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — A newlywed couple won $3 million in the Illinois Lottery. “I bought four Instant Tickets at my local convenience store and the last one that I scratched-off was the winning ticket!” exclaimed the anonymous winner. “I was definitely in shock but my wife’s reaction was total disbelief, and it remained that […]
Warning – Rabbit Fever is Spreading Across Illinois Right Now
The good news is that this disease normally only affects animals, but it can spread to people, too. There are reports that rabbit fever has been detected in animals and is spreading throughout Illinois right now. The Wildlife Medical Clinic at Illinois shared an update on Facebook/Meta the following alarming...
Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Presents Delightfully Spooky ‘Addams Family’ Musical
With the stage hit praised by Broadway World as “entirely entertaining and enjoyable,” a spooky, kooky, musical comedy makes its debut at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in the Tony Award-nominated THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Running through November 2, this theatrical treat is inspired by the beloved TV comedy and Charles Addams’ iconic cartoon strip and boasts an electrifying team of professional talents.
Sudden Emergency Recall of Apple Juice in Illinois Due to Arsenic
If you've picked up apple juice from an Illinois Walmart store recently, you need to check the label immediately as there's an emergency recall happening right now due to elevated levels of arsenic. I saw this bulletin shared by Fox Business which says that Great Value apple juice which was...
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