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RFD Today
RFD Today June 12, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 53:01


Illinois Star winners from the Illinois FFA Convention.Star in Agribusiness—Taylor Crouch from Maroa-Forsyth FFA.Star in Ag Placement—Reed Naughton from Olympia FFA.Star in Agriscience—Kade Boatman (goes by middle name) from Byron FFA.Star Farmer—Kade Beckmier (goes by middle name) from Taylorville FFA.Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones from the Illinois FFA Convention.  Valent's Ron Estes talks soybean production and responding to early growing season challenges.

RFD Today
RFD Today June 4, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 53:01


Coverage of the Illinois Beef Association Annual Meeting and awards program.Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update.Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer details plans for next week's Illinois FFA Convention. Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation highlights the summer construction season.  

RFD Today
RFD Today May 21, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 53:01


Illinois Farm Bureau President talks Family Farm Preservation Act discussions in Springfield and the budget reconciliation bill in Washington. Illinois Department of Transportation's Paul Wappel highlights traffic safety entering the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next month's Illinois FFA Convention. A Pioneer agronomy segment from Scott Eversgerd in southern Illinois.  

Public Health Review Morning Edition
908: Measles Outbreak Simulator, HHS Secretary Testifies

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 8:50


Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, tells us why his department wanted to create a dashboard focused on measles; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director of Government Affairs, recaps a busy few weeks on Capitol Hill in this week's View From Washington D.C. Report; and Dr. Ralph Alvarado, ASTHO Member and Tennessee Commissioner of Health, and ASTHO Alum Dr. Georges Benjamin, will give commencement speeches at the Meharry Medical College. Illinois Department of Public Health News Release: IDPH Rolls Out New Measles Simulator Dashboard to Empower School Officials to Protect Students and Staff from Outbreaks Meharry Medical College Web Page: Commencement Speakers ASTHO Web Page: Subscribe  

RFD Today
RFD Today May 16, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 53:01


Seven with Kevin featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Monthly update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  IL Corn's Megan Dwyer testifies before Senate Ag Committee.  Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association brings attention to Lyme Disease Awareness Month.  

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Kennedy Expressway ramp closures coming by the end of the month

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


Jon Schumacher, Bureau Chief of Construction at Illinois Department of Transportation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the coming ramp closures on the Kennedy Expressway. Starting May 19th, two ramps per week will be closed for a approximately a week.

Café Radio Podcast
Candice Jones, President and CEO at the Public Welfare Foundation

Café Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 30:23


Candice joined the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, DC as its President and CEO in 2017. Previously, she served as Senior Advisor at Chicago CRED, an organization that focuses on gun violence in Chicago. In that role, she worked on securing greater investments for violence intervention programs as an alternative to the criminal justice system. Prior to her work with Chicago CRED, she served as Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, a cabinet level state agency where she supervised operations, programming, budget matters, and communications. During her tenure, she pushed significant reforms that reduced the number of youth in state custody. She also served as a White House Fellow, managing a portfolio within the U.S. Department of Education that included developing education strategies for correctional institutions and shepherding a plan to reinstate federal Pell grants for youth and adults in custody. Earlier in her career, Candice served as a program officer with the MacArthur Foundation, where she managed a grant portfolio focused on decreasing racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justice system and on improving the quality of defense for indigent youth. Candice received her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Illinois News Now
Illinois Senate Advances Bill to Tackle Crop Damage from Deer Overpopulation

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 1:24


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.”

Illinois News Now
Illinois Bill Proposes Wage Increase for Direct Support Professionals

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 0:46


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.

AM Springfield Hour by Hour Podcast
April 29, 2025 - 6 a.m.

AM Springfield Hour by Hour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 59:55


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.

Public Health Review Morning Edition
893: Youth Behavioral Health, CHWs in Island Areas

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 4:37


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  

Radio Monmouth
Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies & Communications Director Ken Helms

Radio Monmouth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 12:58


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.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Your Hometown: Volo Bog State Natural Area

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


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

Making Cents of Money
Episode 109: Avoiding Job Scams

Making Cents of Money

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 17:18


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

Hunting Illinois
Ep.56 | Reviewing the Latest IDNR and NDA Deer Harvest Reports 2024-25

Hunting Illinois

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 68:11


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!  

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More
HealthLaw HotSpot: New Licensing Laws for Behavior Analysts in Illinois

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 11:05


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

RFD Today
RFD Today April 14, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 53:01


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.  

Illinois News Now
Illinois Bill Advances to Boost Awareness of Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 0:51


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.

Public Health Review Morning Edition
878: How To Involve CBOs, HIMSS Global Conference

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 4:14


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  

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Illinois public health director on administration plan to cancel over $400M in pandemic-era grants

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


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. 

Great Women In Fraud
A Betrayal of Trust: Unmasking Investment Fraud with Stephen Kirk

Great Women In Fraud

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 54:20


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

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Chicago Inspector General details PPP fraud in Illinois

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025


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.

Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
New Licensing Laws for Behavior Analysts in Illinois: How Will It Impact Your Practice?

Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 11:06


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.

Public Health Review Morning Edition
870: Opioid Overdose Declines, Tobacco Roundup

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:05


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  

Public Health Review Morning Edition
863: ASTHO Capitol Hill Visits Critical

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 8:34


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  

RFD Today
RFD Today March 14, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 53:01


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. 

America's Work Force Union Podcast
Jane Flanagan, IL DOL | Zach Schiller, Policy Matters Ohio

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 48:37


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.

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Morning Shift Podcast
Local And National Opioid Overdoses Have Decreased. How?

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 14:22


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.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Final stage of Kennedy Expressway reconstruction project begins March 18th

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025


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.

John Williams
Rep. Cabello wants to create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


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.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Rep. Cabello wants to create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


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.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Rep. Cabello wants to create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


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.

Not Allowed to Die
A day in the life of a DCFS worker with DaMonique

Not Allowed to Die

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 42:16


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.

RFD Today
RFD Today February 12, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 53:01


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.  

AM Springfield Hour by Hour Podcast
February 11, 2025 - 8 a.m.

AM Springfield Hour by Hour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 60:06


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
Episode 103: Economics of Cannabis

Making Cents of Money

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 49:19


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

RFD Today
RFD Today January 31, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 53:01


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. 

NASW Social Work Talks
EP 126: Established and Emerging Practices in Public Defender Social Work

NASW Social Work Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 44:45


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.

RFD Today
RFD Today January 29, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 53:01


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.  

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More
HealthLaw HotSpot: New Guidance Issued on Medical Spa Ownership and Operations

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 25:49


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

At Issue on WBBM Newsradio
Winter Illness Effect on Illinois

At Issue on WBBM Newsradio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 28:49


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.

Community Voices
Illinois Department of Sound making music like Clockwork Orange Soda

Community Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 23:00


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.

Public Health Review Morning Edition
817: Illinois PHIG Impact Report

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 6:12


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  

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #951: Local education issues in 2025, Illinois corrections' programs that work, New music from Poi Dog Pondering

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 46:30


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.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
New labor law changes coming in 2025 and the importance of pay transparency

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025


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

The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois DCFS director cites progress, says more changes are needed

The 217 Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


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. 

Public Health Review Morning Edition
804: Health Data and Privacy, PH Communications

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 4:39


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  

Morning Shift Podcast
Pilot Program Erases Medical Debt For Illinoisans

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 20:14


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.

Wild Turkey Science
Turkeys in the Midwest | #104

Wild Turkey Science

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 73:19


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  

Natural Resources University
Turkeys in the Midwest | Wild Turkey Science #355

Natural Resources University

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 73:30


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