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Check Out Illinois' Top Ten Colleges and Universities
Check Out Illinois' Top Ten Colleges and Universities
Check Out Illinois' Top Ten Colleges and Universities
Maybe you've got a soon-to-be college student at home, and you've been doing the college visit tour thing with them as you try to decide which institution will best fit your scholar, and more importantly, your budget. Many of us would like to keep our kids at a school somewhat close to home (rather than halfway across the country), and wonder which college or university in Illinois is the right pi
Where Illinois Ranks on the List of the Best/Worst States to Have a Baby
Where Illinois Ranks on the List of the Best/Worst States to Have a Baby
Where Illinois Ranks on the List of the Best/Worst States to Have a Baby
My wife Amy and I really never considered geography when it came to bringing our children into this world. Well, maybe a little. I was born at Rockford Memorial (now Mercyhealth), Amy was born at SwedishAmerican, so there were 30 seconds or so of debate about which hospital we'd go with for our first child. Who won the debate? OSF St. Anthony.
How Does Illinois' Healthcare Compare to the Rest of the Country?
How Does Illinois' Healthcare Compare to the Rest of the Country?
How Does Illinois' Healthcare Compare to the Rest of the Country?
There's been a lot of discussion, arguing, and shouting about healthcare over the last few months. What to do about a failing Affordable Care Act, whether to repeal and replace, how we're going to pay for it, etc. But what about the state of healthcare in Illinois? Where do we stand when compared to the nation in general?
You Can Take a Great Road Trip Without Leaving Illinois
You Can Take a Great Road Trip Without Leaving Illinois
You Can Take a Great Road Trip Without Leaving Illinois
Usually, when you think of a summer road trip, you're probably thinking about taking that trip out of Illinois. You may be thinking Wisconsin Dells, Lake of the Ozarks, Indiana Dunes, or maybe even farther-flung locales. A new study suggests that you consider keeping your next road trip within the boundaries of the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois is a Pretty Good State to Live in if You're a Working Dad
Illinois is a Pretty Good State to Live in if You're a Working Dad
Illinois is a Pretty Good State to Live in if You're a Working Dad
Gee, I'd almost forgotten that this is the week leading up to Father's Day. I'm always hip to the fact that Mother's Day is on the horizon, but for whatever reason--probably because as the dad in my house I'm not expected to contribute to Father's Day planning--the celebration of fatherhood often slips my mind until I'm buried in cards and neckties.
Credit Downgrade Aside, How is Illinois Doing When it Comes to Jobs?
Credit Downgrade Aside, How is Illinois Doing When it Comes to Jobs?
Credit Downgrade Aside, How is Illinois Doing When it Comes to Jobs?
There was a lot of discussion yesterday (with a lot more coming in the future) about Illinois' credit this week after Moody's Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings downgraded Illinois credit rating to near junk status. The next part of the discussion will be what effect the downgrade will have on Illinois' jobs market.
It Turns Out That Illinois is a Pretty Good State for Working Moms
It Turns Out That Illinois is a Pretty Good State for Working Moms
It Turns Out That Illinois is a Pretty Good State for Working Moms
With Mother’s Day around the corner and more than 70 percent of moms with young children working today, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Best & Worst States for Working Moms.  And, guess what? The Land of Lincoln is among the best places for a working mom to be.

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