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January Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for January 2026. Jan. 1 First Day Hikes Illinois State Parks Statewide Take a… Read more
New Year, New You Diet Tips from a Registered Dietician
Last year, nearly half of all U.S. adults went on a New Year diet and that trend is set to rise. However, many are left unsure how to properly diet… Read more
HFS to Increase Funding for Planned Parenthood to Protect Reproductive Healthcare Access Across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is investing $4 million in Medicaid family planning programming. The funding will go towards critical services that many Illinoisans rely on,… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Fair Recovery’ Executive Order
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order which prohibits the sale of City-administered medical debt owed by individuals to private entities and sets clear standards for transparent and stable debt… Read more
Cook County Public Health to Host Employee Wellness Webinar
Join Cook County Public Health (CDPH) to explore what burnout is, how it impacts employee wellness, and the ways organizations can address burnout while actively promoting a healthier and more… Read more
Encourage Learning Over Winter Break
During winter break, parents often find themselves looking for fun and educational activities they can do with their kids. While winter break is a great time for playing, relaxing, and… Read more
National School Choice Week is Underway
National School Choice Week begins January 25, with more than 28,000 events nationwide designed to help families learn about K–12 education options, including public, charter, magnet, private, online, and home-based learning…. Read more
AFT, Chicago Nonprofit Organization Sue U.S. Department of Education for Unlawful Public Education Funding Cuts
The AFT and the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s abrupt and unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in… Read more
Treasurer Maria Pappas Takes Emergency Action to Distribute $2.3 billion to Local Governments
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that she is taking emergency steps to distribute long-delayed property tax funds to more than 500 local governments after a failed technology rollout halted… Read more
New Illinois Laws in 2026: Grocery Tax Out, 287 New Laws In
Illinois lawmakers are kicking off 2026 by implementing 287 new laws that will go into effect on New Year’s Day. Included in the new laws is Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s long-touted… Read more
