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Farmers across Illinois may soon see relief from increasing wildlife-related crop damage. Legislation sponsored by Senator Neil Anderson, Senate Bill 710, cleared the State Senate unanimously and now moves to the House for review. The bill aims to help manage deer overpopulation, a persistent issue causing both agricultural losses and vehicle accidents. Key measures include automatic issuance of extra hunting permits for qualifying landowners, expanded free permits for those with at least 40 acres, and new guest permit options. The initiative was developed with input from local farm bureaus and state officials, underscoring the push for practical, bipartisan solutions. “Agriculture is Illinois' leading industry, and when experts in the field raise concerns, it's our responsibility as lawmakers to find real solutions,” said Senator Anderson. “This is a bipartisan issue, and I'm grateful my colleagues recognized the significant impact deer overpopulation has on both agriculture and public safety.” “This bill is a result of collaboration with local farm bureaus, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the Illinois Farm Bureau,” Senator Anderson added. “It's a strong first step, and I'm committed to continuing our conversations further based on continued feedback from our agricultural community.” Anderson also stressed the public safety benefits of the legislation regarding deer-related vehicle accidents. Reducing deer populations near roadways is a crucial part of protecting drivers, especially in rural areas where these collisions are most frequent. “This bill supports our farmers, but it also looks out for everyday Illinoisans who drive our roads,” said Senator Anderson. “It's about protecting crops, ensuring road safety, and managing wildlife in a responsible, effective way.”

State Senator Celina Villanueva is championing Senate Bill 1617, aiming to boost wages for Illinois Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The legislation would require the Illinois Department of Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for agencies employing DSPs, supporting a proposed $2 per hour wage hike by July 2025, pending federal approval. Advocates highlight that nearly half of DSPs currently rely on public assistance due to low pay. The bill, now with the Senate Appropriations – Health and Human Services Committee, seeks to ensure DSP compensation aligns with the vital nature of their work.

The Illinois State Fair is 100 days away as the fair hosts Lunch With Us with several food vendors along with a special prize package and discounted Mega Passes, as Fair Manager Rebecca Clark and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello III visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, explains how his state is taking action for youth behavioral health; Aurora GrantWingate, Member and Partner Engagement Manager at the National Association of Community Health Workers, tells us why CHWs are especially important in the island areas; and Dr. Dr. Ayanna Bennett, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health and an ASTHO Member has been appointed to the Big Cities Health Coalition Board of Directors. ASTHO Report: Supporting Community Health Workers in Territories and Freely Associated States Big Cities Health Coalition News Release: BCHC announces 2025-26 board directors and executive officers ASTHO Web Page: PH-HERO  

Mayor Davies and Ken discuss the received monies from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the West Harlem Avenue project, plus discuss the $1.5 million grant to continue the Downtown Beautification project into the 200 Block of Main Street on the WRAM Morning Show.

Stacy L. Iwanicki, Natural Resources (Education) Coordinator, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Looking for a new job? In our latest episode of Making Cents of Money, Kwabena Sarfo Adjei - one of Andrea's colleagues at the University of Illinois Student Money Management Center – discusses how scammers target people searching for a job and how you can avoid becoming a victim. Show Notes • Federal Trade Commission. (n.d.). Job scams explained. Consumer.gov. Overview of how job scams work, common tactics scammers use, and ways to protect yourself when job hunting. https://consumer.gov/scams-identity-theft/job-scams-explained • Federal Trade Commission. (n.d.). Job scams. Consumer.ftc.gov. Detailed examples of job scams and what to do if you encounter one, including red flags and reporting resources. https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#examples • Federal Trade Commission. (n.d.). If you were scammed. Consumer.gov. Step-by-step instructions on what to do if you've been scammed, how to report it, and how to start recovering. https://consumer.gov/scams • Federal Bureau of Investigation. (n.d.). Common frauds and scams. FBI.gov. A broad overview of scams reported to the FBI, including employment scams, with advice on prevention and reporting. https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. (n.d.). License lookup. IDFPR. A tool for verifying whether a job recruiter, employment agency, or financial services professional is properly licensed in the state of Illinois — helpful for confirming the legitimacy of job offers or financial opportunities. https://idfpr.illinois.gov/checklicense.html • Palmquist, K. (2025, January 28). 17 common job scams and how to protect yourself. Indeed Career Guide. A practical guide listing 17 types of job scams with tips on how to identify them and avoid falling victim. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-scams • U.S. General Services Administration. (n.d.). Learn where to report a scam. USA.gov. Official government guide on where and how to report various types of scams, including job scams, at the federal and local levels. https://www.usa.gov/where-report-scams

In this episode we go through the latest data provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on the 2024-2025 season deer harvest. We also look at the national deer harvest numbers as we go through the National Deer Association Deer Report 2024 and try to make sense of some trends that have been seen nationally.   Links to both reports:   IDNR Deer Harvest Report 2024: https://ngrrec-hunt-illinois-wordpress-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/02095436/2024-2025-Illinois-Deer-Harvest-Report.pdf   NDA Deer Report 2024: https://deerassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Deer-Report.pdf   Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil   The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game.   The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!  

Host Ericka Adler and Roetzel shareholder Christina Kuta for an in-depth analysis of recent changes in Illinois law pertaining to the licensing of Behavior Analysts (BA) and Assistant Behavioral Analysists (ABA). This episode addresses the new state licensing requirements, the mandate for BA or ABA service providers to establish professional corporations or professional limited liability companies by January 15, 2027, and the implications of this law change for existing practices that employ BAs and ABAs. Ericka and Christina also discuss the legal guidance being offered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on this new law, conflicting interpretations, and how legislative changes could help to resolve these conflicts. Tune in to gain insights into how these legal developments may impact your practice. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.Update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association. Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Isabella Bunting from Dwight Township High School.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

State Representative Dan Swanson is taking strides to raise awareness about alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy affecting a growing number of people. His initiative, House Bill 1754, has passed the Illinois House and is moving to the Senate for review. The bill proposes the Tracking Infectious Cases Knowledgeably Act, pressing the Illinois Department of Public Health to create educational resources about this syndrome. It stresses educating communities and healthcare providers on the symptoms and diagnostic procedures. This effort aims to enhance understanding and swift diagnosis, combating this unusual red meat allergy tethered to tick bites.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer joins Patrick to talk about Scott's Law, the battle over homeschooling regulation, and a federal investigation into the Illinois Department of Human Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Adeline Biggs, Director of the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division and an ASTHO Member, explains how her team has made community-based organizations a priority; Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, tells us about his experience at the HIMSS Global Health Conference; an ASTHO webinar of April 24th explores partnerships with academic institutions; and the Virginia Department of Health's Internship Academy is gaining recognition. Oregon Health Authority Web Page: Partnering with Community-Based Organizations HIMSS Global Health Conference Web Page ASTHO Webinar: Exploring Successful Academic Health Department Partnerships Virginia Department of Health Web Page: VDH Internship Academy  

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the funding that Illinois public health is expecting to lose from President Trump’s freezing COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments. 

How do fraudsters convince people to hand over their life savings? And why do so many scams go undetected until it's too late?In this episode of Fraudish, we dive into the dark world of investment fraud with Stephen Kirk, Chief Internal Auditor for the Illinois Department of Transportation and author of A Betrayal of Trust. Steven has spent years unraveling Ponzi schemes, asset pooling scams, and securities fraud - cases where victims often lose everything. Stephen formerly led a team of compliance auditors for the Securities Department when he uncovered the frauds discussed in this episode.  He shares the red flags every investor should know, the ethical dilemmas in financial crime, and how compliance loopholes allow fraud to thrive. Plus, we get a glimpse into his upcoming books and how writing helps him process the emotional toll of his work.If you want to protect yourself from financial fraud, this episode is a must-listen.Connect with StephenBetrayal of Trust bookhttps://brokercheck.finra.org/Yellowbook CPE

Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent to discuss PPP fraud among 41 Illinois employees. Of the 41 Illinois employees who committed fraud, many worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services. But Witzburg explains that some were police officers, and even state politicians.

Join host Ericka Adler and Roetzel shareholder Christina Kuta on the #HealthLawHotSpot for an in-depth analysis of recent changes in Illinois law pertaining to the licensing of Behavior Analysts (BA) and Assistant Behavioral Analysists (ABA). This episode addresses the new state licensing requirements, the mandate for BA or ABA service providers to establish professional corporations or professional limited liability companies by January 15, 2027, and the implications of this law change for existing practices that employ BAs and ABAs. Ericka and Christina also discuss the legal guidance being offered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on this new law, conflicting interpretations, and how legislative changes could help to resolve these conflicts. Tune in to gain insights into how these legal developments may impact your practice.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, tells us how Illinois worked to successfully reduce opioid overdoses; and Beth Giambrone, ASTHO Senior Analyst of State Health Policy, recaps some of the efforts across the country to combat tobacco use. ASTHO Blog Article: Tobacco Policy Roundup – Smoking Rates Down but Youth E-Cigarette Use Rising ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health and an ASTHO member, tells us how his meeting on Capitol Hill went this week; the Essentials of Leadership and Management Workshop Series kicks off on Wednesday, April 2; and Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO member, explains why this week has been so important. ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed ASTHO Web Page: Series Topics and Sessions ASTHO Web Page: Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate: Series 1, Session 1- Leadership Behavior and Decision-Making  

Loads of information on Friday's show including updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  Jesse Kohlbecker, VP of Claims and Client Services with COUNTRY Financial talks severe weather prep. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather discusses today's severe storm potential. 

Jane Flanagan, Director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state's enhanced child labor laws, pay transparency requirements and a new mediation unit for wage disputes. Zach Schiller, the Ohio Research Director for Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of two decades of tax cuts, the potential consequences of further tax reductions and the importance of supporting public education over tax cuts for the wealthy.

Illinois saw a drop in drug overdose deaths in 2023, according to newly released data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. And in Cook County, that trend seems to have held in 2024 as well, according to preliminary data from the county coroner's office. Reset talks with Fanya Burford-Berry, a community worker at West Side Heroin Opioid Task Force, where they provide outreach to hear what's led to this decrease and what's needed to bring the numbers down even further and WBEZ reporter and anchor Araceli Gomez-Aldana. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Jon Schumacher, Bureau Chief of Construction at Illinois Department of Transportation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the final installment of the Kennedy Expressway construction. In their final phase of the project, outbound Kennedy lane closures, bridge repairs and some reversible lane closures are set to begin March 18th.

Illinois State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins John Williams to talk about his bill that would create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency. Rep. Cabello explains why this is a need and how government needs to save money for the taxpayers.

Illinois State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins John Williams to talk about his bill that would create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency. Rep. Cabello explains why this is a need and how government needs to save money for the taxpayers.

Illinois State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins John Williams to talk about his bill that would create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency. Rep. Cabello explains why this is a need and how government needs to save money for the taxpayers.

Mariska and I were overjoyed to have Team Maigler Hall of Famer DaMonique back on the show. She works for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in helping to connect children and families with resources. This was a really enlightening conversation about the help DCFS can provide as opposed to the negative cliches that people think of when they hear about Child Protective Services.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses 30-day suspension of poultry exhibition & sale events in response to avian influenza concerns.  Coverage of this week's Illinois Pork Expo with National Pork Board member Neal Hull.  An Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation update.  David Whittaker from the Illinois State Police talks mock inspections at last week's Midwest Truck and Trailer Show in the Peoria.  

Guest host Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark welcomes Jackie Sambursky and Kayla Graven with a preview of the Illinois Product Expo at the Orr Building during the first weekend of March, and Heather Humphreys with details of how to get a job with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, including jobs at the fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Cents of Money discusses the economics of the cannabis in Illinois with Vaughn Bentley, the Deputy Director of Cannabis Control at IDFPR. Tune in to learn more about the impact this industry (the first nationally to prioritize social equity) has in our state. Show Notes: Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office. (2024). Annual cannabis regulation report. Springfield, IL: State of Illinois. https://cannabis.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/cannabis/documents/media/reports-and-public-presentations/Compiled%20Cannabis%20Annual%20Report%202024%20(1).pdf Illinois Department of Agriculture. (2023). Cannabis regulation and tax act. Administrative rules for adult use cannabis. https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=041007050HArt.15&ActID=3992&ChapterID=35&SeqStart=3000000&SeqEnd=6400000 UIC Entrepreneurial Support Program: https://business.uic.edu/academics-research/research-2/centers/uic-entrepreneurial-support-program/. Making Cents of Money Ep. 50: Becoming an Entrepreneur! https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1409980922

Coverage from the Everything Local Conference in Springfield, including conversations with Jenna Spychal, chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, Scott Trimble from Famous Scott's Premium Popcorn, Jackie Sambursky from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and Kristin Terry from the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. 

In NASW's latest episode of Social Work Talks, sponsored by Illinois Department of DCFS, we converse with the Maryland Office of Public Defenders about their Office of Reentry Services. With the help of social workers on staff, it focuses on helping incarcerated individuals re-enter society—and provides them with resources so they can get a fresh start in becoming productive members of their communities. This is thanks to the help of the Second Chance Act. Tune in, learn, and share.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks Identity Theft Awareness Week.  Rachel Hettrick with the Illinois Department of Agriculture discusses Illinois Heritage Farm Programs.Monthly update from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  

Host Ericka Adler welcomes back Roetzel Healthcare attorney Christina Kuta for a discussion on the newly updated guidelines from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) regarding the operation and ownership of medical spas. As med spas continue to rise in popularity, the question of who can own and operate one has become increasingly relevant. Christina dives deep into the latest guidance, clarifying the roles of both physicians and nurse practitioners in ownership and operations. Ericka and Christina discuss the provisions of services by licensed and unlicensed persons, collaboration with physicians, the importance of management service organizations, and the crucial requirement for owners to be actively involved in the practice. Highlights include common pitfalls many med spas encounter when entering med spa arrangements, including the potential liabilities for med spa owners. The episode also tackles the unique challenges providers face when treating friends and family, especially in the realm of popular cosmetic services like Botox. Learn why it's essential to treat these individuals just like any other patient and understand the repercussions of not adhering to proper protocols. Finally, Christina discusses the critical infection control measures that must be implemented in both traditional and mobile or home-based services. The conversation concludes by urging listeners to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with the new guidelines, reminding everyone that Illinois-based med spas may now subject to heightened enforcement from the IDFPR, and med spas outside Illinois should make sure they follow the requirements for their states. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a rise in flu, RSV & COVID-19 hospitalizations over the holiday break. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits with Dr. Whitney Lyn & Dr. Sharon Welbel on the cold weather causing a surge in raspatory illnesses and more.

Mark Barlo and Joe Wallace found each other musically through DIM Art House leading to the formation of Illinois Department of Sound. The result plays in a unique genre of music that has them seeking collaborative art partners.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, ASTHO Member and the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, takes us through how his team is using the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) to impact the state of Illinois. PHIG Partners Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: Illinois Strengthens Public Health Infrastructure with New Data Modernization Director PHIG Partners Web Page: Illinois Director Vohra Announces Groundbreaking Public Health Workforce Transformation Initiative at Kick-Off Meeting PHIG Newsletter  

Mike Stephen gets an update on important education issues in the new year from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin, discusses the positive impacts of a few Illinois Department of Corrections programs with Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the John Howard Association, and previews an upcoming show by the local band Poi Dog Pondering with band founder Frank Orrall.

Amy Snerison, Equal Pay Manager of the Illinois Department of Labor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about new labor laws coming in 2025. Of the many changes, pay transparency is one of the major changes and Amy goes into detail about the change and how it can affect employees throughout Illinois

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about the department's progress and future changes. 

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is EO Radio Show episode 106. As we finish off 2025, we're presenting our 17th in the series of "Quick Tip" episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. With the help of Joe Hilliard today, we will look at basic state filing requirements for nonprofit corporations operating in Illinois and Indiana. In a previous episode, we talked about filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have a connection with California. Other episodes have focused on the state filings in Nevada and Arizona, Washington State and Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii, New York and New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut, Maine and Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, Florida and Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas, New Mexico and Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, Washington, D.C., and most recently Michigan and Ohio. You can find all the prior episodes on our website or the Farella YouTube channel, where there is a playlist just for state filing requirements. We'll work our way through the rest of the states in future episodes. Show Notes: Farella YouTube podcast channel Resources for Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State Business Services Home Page: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services/home.html Illinois Current Entity Search: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services/business_searches.html Illinois Not for Profit Forms page: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/business_services/nfp.html Illinois Not for Profit Guide (pdf): https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/c165.pdf Illinois Domestic Not for Profit Articles Filing FAQ: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services/incorporation/nfp_instructions.html Illinois List of Not for Profit Purposes: https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=080501050HArt%2E+3&ActID=2280&ChapterID=65&SeqStart=2700000&SeqEnd=3500000 Illinois Articles of Incorporation General Not for Profit Corporation Act: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/nfp10210.pdf Illinois Foreign Corporation Application for Authority: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11315.pdf Illinois Not for Profit Annual Report Filing FAQ: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services/annual_reports/nfp_instructions.html Illinois Not for Profit Annual Report form: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/nfp11405.pdf Illinois Office of Attorney General Charitable Organizations website: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Consumer-Protection/Charities/Building-Better-Charities/Charity-Registration/ Illinois Department of Revenue Tax FAQ: https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation.html Illinois Department of Revenue Charitable Gaming Tax FAQ: https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/charitygaming.html Resources for Indiana: Indiana Secretary of State Business Home Page: https://www.in.gov/sos/business/ Indiana Secretary of State INBiz Home Page: https://inbiz.in.gov/BOS/Home/Index Indiana Secretary of State current entity database: https://inbiz.in.gov/BOS/PublicSearch/Search Indiana Secretary of State Forms Page: https://www.in.gov/sos/business/division-forms/business-forms/#Non_Profit_Corporations__Domestic_ Indiana Attorney General Non-Profit & Charitable Giving Home Page: https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/charities-and-donors/ Indiana Department of Revenue Nonprofit Tax Forms and FAQ: https://www.in.gov/dor/tax-forms/nonprofit/ Indiana Department of Revenue Nonprofit Sales Tax Exemption bulletin: https://www.in.gov/dor/files/ib17.pdf If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at eoradioshow@fbm.com. Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, emphasizes the importance of gathering data in Public Health to react to any issues as we continue ASTHO's Legislative Prospectus Series; Debra Johnson, the Director of the Strategy and Transformation Management Office at the Oklahoma State Department of Health and Rachel Klein, the Director of the Office of Communications at the Oklahoma State Department of Health, tell us about their communications revamp journey; and ASTHO's PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center can help your workforce. ASTHO Web Page: Modernizing Public Health Data and Protecting Privacy ASTHO Blog Article: Strengthening Public Health Communication – Oklahoma's Strategy and Lessons Learned ASTHO Web Page: PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole sits down with attorney Ali Jubelirer to discuss her groundbreaking lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The case alleges discriminatory practices in the state's cannabis transport licensing process, disproportionately affecting minority and women-owned businesses. Ali shares insights into the legal strategy, the real-world impacts on small transporters, and the broader implications for equity in the cannabis industry. Tune in for an in-depth look at the intersection of law, business, and social justice. Watch the video version or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/12/02/e148/

Some Illinois residents checking the mail have been in for a big surprise: A letter confirming that their medical debt has been erased. Reset learns more about the program and looks at other recent efforts to erase medical debt in our area with Elizabeth Whitehorn, director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and Rev. Otis Moss III, senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation about mental health challenges for people who build and maintain roads and bridges. Gregg Brunner, chief engineer and chief operations officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation, spoke about the issue last month on a panel convened by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.As someone who has spent a career focusing on the safety of the transportation system and work zones, Brunner said his interest in making improvements was piqued as he pored through crash reports and visited the scenes. He learned of the toll crashes, especially where road work is occurring, takes on the workers. Members of the panel shared some chilling statistics, including: Overall, suicides in the U.S. increased to 49,300 in 2023, up from 48,183 since just 2021. In the construction industry, 5,000 workers died by suicide in 2022, which climbed to 7,000 by 2023. By contrast, the industry loses an estimated 1,000 annually to construction site incidents.In Michigan, a construction worker is now 12 times more likely to die by suicide rather than due to an on-the-job injury.There is a 75 percent remission rate for mental health and even substance abuse issues if one stays engaged six months to a year in a treatment plan. Also discussed: The Michigan Senate recently adopted legislation to allow the use of safety cameras in work zones to monitor vehicle speeds and initiate citations for those exceeding work zone speed limits. On a previous episode of the podcast, Juan Pava, Safety Programs Unit chief of the Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering at the Illinois Department of Transportation, talked about the success of a similar program there. 

You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more.    Resources: IL DNR Wild Turkey Survey IDNR Turkey Survey App huntillinois.org/turkey Parker, C., et al. (2021). Pyrodiversity matters: wild turkey habitat selection in a fire managed landscape. Forest Ecology and Management, 493, 119227.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Luke Garver Illinois.gov/wildlifestaff Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand by using the code ‘TurkeyScience' at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more.    Resources: IL DNR Wild Turkey Survey IDNR Turkey Survey App huntillinois.org/turkey Parker, C., et al. (2021). Pyrodiversity matters: wild turkey habitat selection in a fire managed landscape. Forest Ecology and Management, 493, 119227.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Luke Garver Illinois.gov/wildlifestaff Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand by using the code ‘TurkeyScience' at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Gayatri Raol, Data Modernization Director at the Illinois Department of Public Health, outlines how the Public Health Infrastructure Grant is helping her department; Alicia Camuy, with Health Career Connection, wrote a blog article about the initiatives the Illinois Department of Public Health is funding with PHIG; there is now a newsletter dedicated solely to PHIG; and Jessica Fepelstein, State and Community Engagement Analyst for ASTHO, reflects on STRETCH 2.0. ASTHO Blog Article: Illinois Strengthens Public Health Infrastructure with New Data Modernization Director PHIG Newsletter  ASTHO Blog Article: Best Practices for Sustained Community Engagement Learned from the STRETCH 2.0 Midpoint ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, details Illinois' latest report on infant mortality; Allison Corr, Manager for the Suicide Risk Reduction Project at Pew Charitable Trusts, explains trends surrounding suicide; and you still have time to sign up for ASTHO's Performance Management System Vendor Showcase on October 30th.  Illinois Department of Public Health News Release: IDPH Report Shows Drop in Infant Mortality Rate as State of Illinois Makes Push to Improve Infant Health Pew Web Page: Suicide Risk Increasing and Many High-Risk People Don't Receive Mental Health Care Pew Web Page: U.S. National Trends and Disparities in Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts, and Health Care Use ASTHO Web Page: Vendor Showcase – Performance Management Systems  

Join U.S. Army Iraq Combat Medic Veteran and host of America's Heroes Group, Dr. Damon Arnold, as he sits down with fellow veteran and public health expert Kenneth Campbell, DBP, MPH, MBA, MA. In this episode, they discuss the critical role of veterans in public health and emergency preparedness, the importance of A.I. and infrastructure in addressing health inequities, and the mission of ADAPHP, LLC. Kenneth Campbell, a former executive assistant to the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and a Marine Corps veteran, shares his experiences in managing large-scale public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion also covers how veterans can play a key role in the evolving landscape of technology, public health, and emergency management.Watch now to learn about the vital intersections of health, technology, and infrastructure, and how veterans can continue to serve their communities beyond the battlefield.