federal funding

An Illinois legislator is traveling the state, looking for solutions to a nationwide shortage of health care workers.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the Trump administration’s sudden pause of federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs will result in widespread adverse outcomes.

Three Peoria infrastructure projects could get about $4 million in funding assistance through requests by the area’s representatives in the U.S. House.

In her latest monthly conversation with reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali offers her thoughts on using the Request for Proposals process for funding anti-violence efforts.

Hospitals in Illinois are warning of dire federal funding cuts without quick action from the state legislature.Time is running out for the “hospital…

A nearly $2 billion high-speed Amtrak rail project in Illinois is in its final phase of construction.The Amtrak passenger service at speeds of up to 90…

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel and its aldermen say Chicago will remain a sanctuary city despite President Donald Trump's executive order to cut off some…

The state of Illinois is seeking permission from the federal government to use Medicaid funding to pay for mental health and substance abuse services.…

A dozen health centers in Illinois have been awarded federal funding to broaden access to dental care. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell…

The Illinois Innocence Project will receive federal help to conduct more DNA testing. John Hanlon is the executive director for the project based at the…