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The U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, citing an alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, states like California and Illinois are taking matters into their own hands and joining the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, or GOARN. In the Loop sits down with Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health; Ameya Pawar, president and CEO of Michael Reese Health Trust; and Dr. Emily Landon, infectious disease specialist at University of Chicago. We find out more about how joining this network will protect Illinois residents and how this keeps the state informed about potential public health threats. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

January 28, 2026 City Club event description: Gia Biagi was appointed secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation by Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 10, 2024. Biagi brings to the agency decades of experience in urban planning, transportation, public policy, infrastructure and operations.  Biagi's career spans both private practice and public service and has established […]

15,000 Illinoisans are facing homelessness on any given day, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The scale of homelessness has grown in recent years even as states like Illinois embrace active efforts to bring it down. That increase in homelessness has also strained some of the organizations who are trying to help.The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0... Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

Show Notes: "Before You Give or Take Financial Advice, Read This" [SMMC Blog Post]: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/862829868 FTC Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers Investor.gov professional verification tools: https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/getting-started/working-investment-professional/check-out-your-investment-professional Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation: https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx IRS guidance on choosing tax preparers: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/choosing-a-tax-professional “Hack-Proof Your Holidays #GetSavvy Webinar Recording” [YouTube Video]: https://youtu.be/p2Leqox64cY?si=VAKsFJTuZFcCvyEF Related Episodes: Ep. 14 – Short-selling: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/433822269 Ep. 25 – Choosing a Financial Professional: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/518681996 Ep. 65 – Financial Planner vs AI: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1933077943 Ep. 76 – What is Crypto Anyway?: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1253298616 Ep 78 – Is Crypto the Wild West?: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1888916702 Ep. 99 – Financial Socialization: https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1342187809 References: American Institute of CPAs. (2024). AICPA.org. https://www.aicpa.org/ Benson, J. (2016). Cognitive bias codex. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Cognitive_bias_codex_en.svg Center for Advanced Hindsight. (2024). Resources. https://advanced-hindsight.com/resources/ CFA Institute. (2024). CFA Institute. https://www.cfainstitute.org/ CFP Board. (2024). Code of ethics and standards of conduct. https://www.cfp.net/ethics/code-of-ethics-and-standards-of-conduct Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. (2024). CFP.net. https://www.cfp.net/ Dictionary.com. (2021). Parasocial relationship. https://www.dictionary.com/e/tech-science/parasocial-relationship/ Federal Trade Commission. (2019). Disclosures 101 for social media influencers. https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers FINRA. (2024). FINRA.org. https://www.finra.org/ Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. (2024). License lookup. https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx Internal Revenue Service. (2024). Choosing a tax professional. https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/choosing-a-tax-professional Investment Advisers Act of 1940, 15 U.S.C. § 80b-1 et seq. https://www.sec.gov/about/laws/iaa40.pdf Investor.gov. (2024). Check out your investment professional. https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/getting-started/working-investment-professional/check-out-your-investment-professional Klayman, J. (1995). Varieties of confirmation bias. Psychology of Learning and Motivation, 32, 385-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0079-7421(08)60315-1 National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. (2024). NAPFA fiduciary standard. https://www.napfa.org/fiduciary-standard Pellegrini, A. (2025). Before you give or take financial advice, read this. University of Illinois Extension Blog. https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/862829868 Securities and Exchange Commission. (2022, October 3). SEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting crypto security [Press release]. https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022-183 The Decision Lab. (2024). Cognitive biases: A list of the most relevant biases in behavioral economics. https://thedecisionlab.com/biases Yakoboski, P. J., Lusardi, A., & Sticha, A. (2024). The TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index (P-Fin Index). Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC). https://gflec.org/initiatives/personal-finance-index/

Respiratory illnesses are surging across Illinois. An official from the Illinois Department of Public Health discusses what causes a more severe year for respiratory diseases, and how we can keep ourselves safe. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0... Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

The US withdraws from global cybersecurity institutions. A maximum-severity vulnerability called Ni8mare allows full compromise of a workflow automation platform. Cisco patches ISE. Researchers uncover a sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign targeting manufacturing and government organizations in Italy, Finland, and Saudi Arabia. The growing rift of defining AI risk. Microsoft gives 365 admins a one-month deadline to enable MFA. The Illinois Department of Human Services inadvertently exposed personal and protected health information of more than 700,000 residents. An Illinois man is charged with hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nudes. Our guest is Caitlin Clarke, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Services at Venable, with insights on CISA 2015. Facial recognition that's bear-ly controversial.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Caitlin Clarke, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Services at Venable, for a conversation on CISA 2015 and its role in today's cybersecurity and policy landscape. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to tune into the full interview on the next Caveat. Selected Reading US announces withdrawal from dozens of international treaties (The Record) US To Leave Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (Infosecurity Magazine) Max severity Ni8mare flaw lets hackers hijack n8n servers (Bleeping Computer) Cisco warns of Identity Service Engine flaw with exploit code (Bleeping Computer) CISA tags max severity HPE OneView flaw as actively exploited (Bleeping Computer) Threat Actors Exploit Commodity Loader in Targeted Email Campaigns Against Organizations (GB Hackers) Are Copilot prompt injection flaws vulnerabilities or AI limits? (Bleeping Computer) Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins (Bleeping Computer) Illinois state agency exposed personal data of 700,000 people (The Record) Oswego man Kyle Svara, 26, allegedly hired by college coach Steve Waithe to get Snapchat access codes from nearly 600 women: FBI (ABC7 Chicago) How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife (The Conversation) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A best of show on New Year's Day featuring:Rick Collins with Firmitas and his work on barn restorations.Dakarai Howard with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at a community food plot hosted by the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter. Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net reliving his days on the rodeo circuit.  David Grindle with the International Association of Fairs and Expositions on the financial impact of county fairs.  

Talking school bus safety and raising public awareness on stop arm violations with Rockridge School District Superintendent Marcus Bush and Illinois State Police Trooper Shafer McKune. Holiday travel update with Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details Christmas and New Year's weather.  

Attorney Ali Jubelirer returns to the show to break down two cannabis legal battles unfolding in Illinois and beyond. We revisit the independent transporter lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Agriculture, discuss new developments in discovery, and unpack what the state's legal positions could mean for social equity licensees. We also dive into the 1500 foot dispensary spacing rule, the growing conflict between licensed dispensaries and hemp retailers, and how federal rescheduling could ripple through both industries. From hemp beverages to tax implications and unintended consequences of a potential hemp ban, this conversation explores how cannabis law, policy, and economics are colliding in real time. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/12/16/e243/

Lloyd Randall has been challenging the authorities in Danville, Illinois over racial disparities in traffic stops. Data from the Illinois Department of Transportation shows that in 2024, although Black motorists represent just 20 percent of Danville's driving population, they were 58 percent of the traffic stops. We'll talk with Randall, a reporter who's covered this issue, and an advocate for civil liberties in Illinois. We invited the Danville police and mayor to join the conversation, but did not hear back.

As part of our spotlight series on artificial intelligence in public health, today's episode explores the BEACON Portal—a groundbreaking collaboration between Google and the state of Illinois designed to streamline access to behavioral health services for children and families.  Dr. Dana Weiner, Chief Officer for Children's Behavioral Health Transformation in the Illinois Governor's Office, and Julia Strehlow, Senior Advisor at the Illinois Department of Public Health discuss how BEACON centralizes information for families, enables secure cross-agency communication, and uses transparent AI-powered matching to connect young people to the services they're eligible for—faster and more accurately than ever before.  The conversation highlights Beacon's unique development process rooted in family and provider feedback, the platform's rigorous privacy and security protections, and how Illinois is partnering with clinicians statewide to boost adoption. 

Kanika Arora from the University of Iowa and Julie Bobitt with the University of Illinois at Chicago discuss the Farm Families Coping with Dementia program.Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources previews the second weekend of the firearm deer hunting season in Illinois. Stark County native Brianna Gehrig details her role with Brevant Seeds. 

SHOWNOTES: • American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (2025). The health and economic burden of employee burnout to U.S. employers. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 68(4). https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(25)00023-6/abstract • Breathe HR. (2024). The unused holiday & burnout epidemic. https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/resources/holiday-burnout-report-2024 • Champion Health. (2024). Workplace health report 2024. • Deloitte. (2024, May 17). The projected costs and economic impact of mental health inequities in the United States. Deloitte Insights. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/economic-burden-mental-health-inequities.html • Eagle Hill Consulting. (2024, December 5). Nearing 2025, almost half of workers expect to leave some vacation time unused. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/nearing-2025-almost-half-of-workers-unused-vacation-time/734609/ • Effectory. (2024, January 11). The emotional and economic costs of overlooking wellbeing in the workplace. https://www.effectory.com/knowledge/the-emotional-and-economic-costs-of-overlooking-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/ • Gallup. (2025, March 27). The economic cost of poor employee mental health. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/404174/economic-cost-poor-employee-mental-health.aspx • Illinois Department of Labor. (2024). Paid Leave for All Workers Act. https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/paidleave.html • Illinois Department of Labor. (2024). Paid Leave for All Workers Act FAQ. https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/paidleavefaq.html • Lane Report. (2024, July 24). One-third of U.S. employees' PTO, vacation days go unused. https://www.lanereport.com/175306/2024/07/one-third-of-u-s-employees-pto-vacation-days-go-unused/ • MHFA England. (2024, November 21). Key workplace mental health statistics for 2024. https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/blog/Key-workplace-mental-health-statistics-for-2024/ • National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2025, February 18). The 2024 NAMI workplace mental health poll. https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/survey-reports/the-2024-nami-workplace-mental-health-poll/ • Nekoei, A., et al. (2024). The economics of burnout. Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/economics-burnout • SHRM. (2024, April 12). Why mental health will be one of the biggest topics of 2024. https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/mental-health-burnout-top-trend-aflac-report • Sorbet. (2024). PTO Report 2024. • Spill. (2024). 64 workplace burnout statistics you need to know for 2024. https://www.spill.chat/mental-health-statistics/workplace-burnout-statistics • The Washington Post. (2023, December 30). The mystery of the disappearing vacation day. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/02/10/disappearing-vacation-days/

If you're behind on your taxes to the state of Illinois, you have through Monday to pay without penalty or interest under an amnesty program. The Illinois Department of Revenue has taken in about $180m in late or unpaid taxes so far.

If you're behind on your taxes to the state of Illinois, you have through Monday to pay without penalty or interest under an amnesty program. The Illinois Department of Revenue has taken in about $180m in late or unpaid taxes so far.

If you're behind on your taxes to the state of Illinois, you have through Monday to pay without penalty or interest under an amnesty program. The Illinois Department of Revenue has taken in about $180m in late or unpaid taxes so far.

On Monday evening, the Kewanee City Council reviewed several proposed ordinances and resolutions, including the presentation of Restorative Justice from Mitrese Smith, a third-year law school student, and approved a resolution to vacate a portion of the alley between Jackson and Washington Streets. Council members approved a timber sale agreement with Fischer Sawmill and considered and tabled a long-term financial modeling contract with Waterworth for city infrastructure. Other resolutions included transferring real estate interests to the Illinois Department of Transportation and selecting a new energy supplier for city facilities beginning in 2026. Also on the agenda, the city council approved a resolution to replace the City Council Chambers' sound system, the acquisition of a new city truck, a tax levy discussion, new police tasers, GIS developments, and Highway 81 construction updates. After a lengthy discussion between council members Adam Cernovich and Chris Colomer with public works director Chris Berry regarding the difference between the budgeted amount for a new snow plow dump truck and the quote up for vote, Kasey Mitchell suggested public works pay the $187,000 budgeted and finance the difference. Then, address the difference during future work sessions. The next council work session is scheduled for November 19, 2025, and the tax levy discussion will take priority. The new sound system approved by the city council will allow for upgrades, add microphones, and stream on YouTube, for example. Construction of Highway 81 in Kewanee has been pushed back again. The initial phase of construction will begin in the summer of 2026 and will include sidewalks, removing trees, placing retaining walls, etc. Physical construction of the roadway isn't scheduled to begin until 2027, barring any additional delays. The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting the City of Kewanee pay approximately $100K to pay for stain and anti-graffiti treatment on the retaining walls for the future Highway 81 through Kewanee. City council members agreed that it is worth discussing further. Call Michael Kuehn from the Illinois Department of Transportation at 815-284-5351 with any complaints or concerns regarding Highway 81.

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Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose details the school's new Career & Technical Training Center, which broke ground last month. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses his military service on this Veterans Day.  Weather talk with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Gracie Murphy.Monthly chat with Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Specialist Rachel Brown.Paul Wappel at the Illinois Department of Transportation cautions about deer-vehicle collisions.University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses overwintering potted plants.  

Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris about the state's ongoing amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the proposed Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunting regulations, which are under criticism. Plus, where are all of the fall colors?

President & Co-CEO Brooke McKean of REACH Pathways joins the podcast. As a recipient of Illinois Innovation Voucher Program, an initiative supported by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and ISTC, Brooke shares how this support has helped advance their mission to make education more accessible for students everywhere. For more information, please visit our website: https://ilinnovoucher.istcoalition.org/ 

Tune in for an important episode of Making Cents of Money. IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. joins the podcast to explain Why Regulation Matters. He breaks down the importance of recent regulatory initiatives that ensure consumers are protected and discusses how Illinois is leading the nation in instituting and enhancing these standards. It's a can't miss episode! Show Notes • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (2023). Annual report 2023. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/consumer-response-annual-report-2023/ • Congressional Research Service. (2022). The 2007–2009 financial crisis. https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R43413 • Brookings Institution. (2025). Series on financial markets and regulation. https://www.brookings.edu/tags/financial-markets-and-regulation/ • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). (2021). Predatory Loan Prevention Act. https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/news/2021/2021-03-23-predatory-loan-prevention-and-cra.pdf • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. (n.d.). The Illinois Community Reinvestment Act. https://idfpr.illinois.gov/il-cra.html

Talking archery and firearm deer hunting seasons with Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer agronomy segment. Joe Camp previews a new market week.   

Illinois Family Institute recently hosted a forum at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove, and this episode of Spotlight features remarks from Jedd Davis at aformentioned event. Jedd Davis is the IL 75th State District Representative, has a civil engineering degree, and served as board president for Yorkville’s Parkview Christian Academy. In this commentary, Davis shares insider stories from his time serving in the Ilinois legislature and what is coming up in the Lame Duck Session, and the troubling concerns he has with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.… Continue Reading

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center previews the National FFA Convention later this month.  Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Deputy Director of Cemetery and Funeral Oversight Denise Bullocks discusses the Cemetery Relief Fund Grant program.  Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg.Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto provides weather update.   

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.Stephanie Bogart at Midwest Dairy promotes two upcoming webinars.Alex Paul and Janella Neary discuss their roles with the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.  

An estimated three million Americans use cannabis for medical purposes, primarily for chronic pain, muscle spasms, anxiety, nausea, seizures, and other conditions. Yet, most healthcare practitioners and students in the health professions report feeling unprepared to counsel patients or integrate cannabis into care. Currently, standardized education on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis remains absent from most medical school curricula. On this episode of the GW Integrative Medicine podcast, we discuss a new study published in JAMA on the importance of standardizing and integrating medical cannabis into the medical education curricula. We have three of the article's co-authors here with us today. • Dr. Ethan Russo is a neurologist, preeminent psychopharmacology researcher, and founder and CEO of CReDO Science. A renowned global expert, Dr. Russo is author of some of the most influential and scientifically important books within the field of medical cannabis research. He has been actively researching medical cannabis and cannabinoids for nearly 30 years. • Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple is the chair of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Dr. Temple is the and Owen L. Coon Chair of Integrative Medicine, Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at Endeavor Health and a clinical professor of Family Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker (PRIT-skur) School of Medicine. • Dr. Misha Kogan, chief medical officer of the GW Center of Integrative Medicine, co-author of “Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD,” and an associate professor of Medicine here at GW. His specific area of interest is utilizing cannabis as a solution to reduce polypharmacy in the geriatric patient population. He is a renowned international speaker in the field of medical cannabis. ◘ Developing Medical Cannabis Competencies: A Consensus Statement (JAMA Article) https://bit.ly/4o82GtM ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3JoA2mz ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Jennifer Tirey with IL Pork highlights National Pork Month. Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation talks harvest road safety.Karen Stallman promotes the Farm Family Resource Initiative.Kimel 4-H Club in Mercer County celebrating 100 years.

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump is to blame for the U.S. government's partial shutdown, but Vice President J.D. Vance has a different opinion. The governor took questions from reporters Wednesday after he hosted a panel discussion with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Sameer Vohra and doctors at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. “The president of the United States decided to shut down the government because he's unwilling to sit down with Democrats to discuss things,” Pritzker said. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the new guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health recommending that all adults receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains why autism is a spectrum disease and why she thinks it’s important for pregnant women to continue taking Tylenol to reduce fevers. She also discusses an announcement from Illinois Department […]

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the new guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health recommending that all adults receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the new guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health recommending that all adults receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses the Op-Ed he co-authored in the Chicago Tribune on the progress his state has made in treating HIV; Brandon Kufalk, STI Unit Supervisor for the state of Wisconsin, explains the dramatic increase in Syphilis rates since 2019 and how his state has worked to reduce cases; a new ASTHO brief provides key considerations for STI programs during an emergency response; the next session of ASTHO's Public Health Nursing Learning Lab Series takes place on September 24th; and in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, ASTHO has resources that can help public health leaders protect the communities they serve.  Chicago Tribune: Ending the HIV epidemic is in sight. We can't stop now. Wisconsin Dept of Health Services: New Data Show Congenital Syphilis Increasing in Wisconsin While Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Decrease ASTHO Brief: Prioritizing Cases and Contacts: Considerations for STI Programs During Emergency Response ASTHO Webinar: Public Health Nursing Workforce Learning Lab - A Series ASTHO Web Page: Suicide Prevention Offices and Committees Legal Map  

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.Pest update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarship recipient Amber Sowers from Jasper County.  Talking agritourism with Regan Joehl at Greene Fields Farm in Greene County. 

Dr. Arti Barnes, Chief Medical Officer at the Illinois Department of Public Health, describes how her agency is working collaboratively with other state departments to enhance access to pediatric vaccinations; Jeffrey Ekoma, Senior Director of Government Affairs at ASTHO, discusses changes to the CDC, this month's federal funding deadline, and more news from Capitol Hill in this week's View From Washington, D.C. report; a full-length recording of ASTHO's webinar on Navigating Ethical Issues in Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Diseases is now available online; and ASTHO congratulates new member Dr. John Dunn on his appointment as Interim Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health.  ASTHO Newscast: 925: KFF Tracking Poll, Youth Vaccines ASTHO Legislative Alert: Summary of FY26 House LHHS Appropriations Bill ASTHO Web Page: INSPIRE: Readiness - Navigating Ethical Issues in Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Diseases John Dunn Bio  

In a collaboration between the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services and several nonprofits, Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a new resource for LGBTQ individuals in the state. This comes as the Trump administration rolls back similar supports for the community.    The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0 Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

Former ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink, Senior Clinical Fellow at Yale University and practicing emergency medicine physician, shares how PopHIVE, an interactive database of de-identified, population-level health data, can help public health providers navigate health trends in their respective jurisdictions; Joy Ermie, Health Commissioner of Henry County Health Department, discusses ASTHO's upcoming webinar series on succession planning explains how it can help address various public health challenges; Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, gave the closing keynote last week at the National Conference on Tobacco or Health in Chicago; and ASTHO's State and Territorial Administrative Readiness (STAR) Center offers resources, tools, and best practices to help your agency build infrastructure and address critical population health needs. PopHIVE Web Page ASTHO Webinar: Succession Planning Part 1 of 3: Building the Case for Succession Planning National Conference on Tobacco or Health (2025) ASTHO Resource: State and Territorial Administrative Readiness (STAR) Center  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, CEO of ASTHO, joined us from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant Annual Recipient Convening to discuss the importance of public health leaders coming together to learn from one another; Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, explains how his department works to improve access to care in rural communities across the state; ASTHO will host the first webinar session of the Activate series in the Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate leadership workshop on Thursday, September 11th; and the PHIG National Partners Connections newsletter helps keep public health leaders up to date on deadlines, project updates, resources, and more.  Illinois Department of Public Health: Rural & Underserved Populations ASTHO Webinar: Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate: Series 3, Session 1: Building Emotional Intelligence Skills ASTHO Web Page: PHIG Connections Newsletter  

Greg Bishop talks live with state Rep. Jed Davis about his continued concerns about the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' use of interns. He says he's seeking legislative solutions but worries the issue could get buried heading into an election year.

Next week, Illinois Agriculture officials will play host to grain buyers from other parts of the world. Katie Lemenager, international marketing representative with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, joined Megan Lynch to explain the grain tour.

AI therapy? Not if you're in Illinois. The state has banned the use of artificial intelligence for mental health therapy. It is just the third state to put restrictions on the use of AI in the field, joining Nevada and Utah. While some therapists support the ban, others are opposed, arguing that AI allows them to be more present in their client meetings. Others also vouch for AI therapy as a cheaper mental health care option for those who cannot afford professional care. Reset hears more about what the ban could mean for mental health care patients and providers in Illinois. Today's panel: Aaron Weiner, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and addiction specialist; Blase Ur, assistant professor of computer science, University of Chicago; Joel Rubin, executive director, National Association of Social Workers, Illinois chapter; Mario Treto Jr., Secretary of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

We take listeners to Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair. Plus, an interview with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.

Greg Bishop reviews continued concerns Illinois Statehouse Republicans have with the Pritzker administration's management of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

In this episode of The Cole Memo, attorney Ali returns to discuss a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Representing a group of mostly minority and women-owned cannabis transporters, Ali outlines how her clients were granted licenses that were essentially worthless—while larger, established companies received the same licenses under entirely different and more favorable terms. The lawsuit alleges that this created a discriminatory impact and violated the Illinois Civil Rights Act. We also touch on broader issues within the cannabis industry, from transparency in state rulemaking to the politics of outdoor cultivation. With real data, including a 96% failure rate among independent transporters, and insight from the state's own disparity study, this episode exposes how lofty social equity promises can fall apart in practice. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/07/30/e223/

Several key ordinances and resolutions were addressed in the latest Kewanee City Council session. Council members approved a Tax Increment Financing redevelopment agreement between the city and KTown Real Estate, aiming to boost local investment. Meanwhile, the demolition contract for 500 Fifth Ave was awarded to the lowest bidder, moving forward with city revitalization efforts. In addition, city officials were authorized to convey certain real estate interests and easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for planned highway projects. The council also approved compliance measures at the city's solid waste transfer station and announced intentions to purchase the mortgage note for Kewanee Mobile Home Parks from First Secure Community Bank. Kewanee City Council meetings are streamed live on Facebook and posted on our YouTube page.

 Champaign County Court Appointed Special Advocate's (CASA) representatives stop by to passionately and compassionately explain why the kids in our community need CASA to to be their voice. Listen as Candi, a townie and CASA volunteer, and Amy, a Peoria transplant and Director of Development, talk about how they attach themselves to the child abuse and neglect cases in Champaign County, the wide and vast volunteer base that makes up the majority of their workforce, how the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) and CASA differ and align, why this is an organization worth dedicating time and money to and the numbers CASA are able to help in our area. Without volunteers like Candi and staff like Amy, our community would lack the resources needed to support the little ones in our area that need an advocate supporting them.  Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and host of the HyperLocal(s) Podcast. Each week I bring you a pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. In an effort to provide a way for those that don't want a public podcast, but still have a story to tell friends and family, I've created, In Retrospect: A HyperLocal(s) Project, a private podcast. Visit hyperlocalscu.com/in-retrospectThank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops! Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.