Illinois expands bicycle definition: A law signed Aug. 1 now treats low-speed electric bikes and tricycles as bicycles under the Illinois Vehicle Code, extending crash and insurance protections to more riders — find out what riders need to know.
Mapping Illinois’ tap risks: Researchers from SIUE and ISU are measuring chemicals and pesticides in 250 drinking water samples statewide, creating the first county-by-county map of endocrine-disrupting contaminants — find out what’s in your tap.
AbbVie invests in Illinois API plant: AbbVie plans to spend $195 million to build a new API facility in North Chicago, with construction beginning this fall and operations set for 2027 as part of a $10 billion U.S. investment pledge — learn what this means for U.S. manufacturing.
Heavy metals tested in baby food: Under a new Illinois law, manufacturers must start monthly tests for arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and other toxic metals on Jan. 1, 2026, with results public from Jan. 1, 2027 and parents able to report items above FDA limits — find out.
YMCA secures CPR funding: The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois landed an $11,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to upgrade equipment, instructor time and facilities for its 30+ annual CPR and First Aid classes — learn what this means for you.
Other Illinois headlines this week
- Study: Missouri, Illinois have most ticks
- Illinois Arts Council promotes regional approach
- Illinois gas prices rise, remain lower year-over-year
- Jacksonville hospital, library launch mental health kits
- Western Illinois nearly seceded as Forgottonia
- Equity Solar Illinois completes community solar garden