New grants will deepen Georgia State’s TReNDS Center involvement in large-scale autism research and precision care efforts.
Georgia Foster Children Face Autism Therapy Cuts as Medicaid Rate Change Prompts Clinics to Scale Back Care and Warn of Fewer Services Statewide
Clinics say the 30% reduction could force them to reduce care for foster children covered by Georgia Medicaid, especially in rural areas.
Southern Illinois Veteran Turns Years of Service Experience Into a Practical Guide to Veterans Benefits for Local Families in Illinois
A new local guide aims to help veterans and their families better understand available benefits and how to start the process.
Peoria Riverfront Walk Draws Hundreds to Support Alzheimer’s Families, Caregivers and Research in Central Illinois
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s brought residents together at the Gateway Building to raise awareness, share resources and meet a $318,000 goal.
Elmhurst Knights of Columbus Raises $10,000 to Help Local Family Facing Severe Illness and Loss of Income
More than 100 riders joined the annual Poker Bike Run as the council directed proceeds to a family of six in need.
CDC Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Shredded Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States, With Michigan Reporting the Largest Share of Illnesses
Health officials say the parasite cases remain under investigation, while Taco Bell and suppliers have moved to pull the implicated lettuce from service.
Atlanta Families Cut Groceries, Use Savings and Take Extra Work as Rising Housing Costs Squeeze Budgets, Habitat for Humanity Survey Finds
A new Habitat for Humanity International survey says housing costs are forcing many families to make painful trade-offs, including skipping food and delaying medical care.
Georgia Tourism Sets Fourth Straight Record as 175.6 Million Visitors Spend $46.2 Billion and Support Nearly 474,000 Jobs Statewide
State officials say strong travel demand, higher visitor spending and broad tax revenue gains kept Georgia near the top of U.S. tourism rankings in 2025.
Carbondale, Illinois, Graduate Students Say Siu’s New Insurance Rule Leaves Their Dependents Without Campus Health Coverage This Fall
Southern Illinois University ended dependent coverage in its student health plan, forcing some graduate assistants and families to look elsewhere.
Tinley Park Crisis Center Launches Monthlong Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events to Raise Funds, Support Survivors and Honor Victims
The South Suburban nonprofit is pairing community events, restaurant fundraisers and a vigil with a fundraising goal above $50,000.