Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Aging announces a series of roundtable discussions to address the priorities of aging adults. The roundtables will be open to older adults ...

Nursing home operators say much of the problem comes from Illinois’ Medicaid reimbursement rate, which is lower than most ...

New data also shows how the population of children is going down, while the population of elderly Americans is rising.

Illinois aging agencies will be holding a series of roundtable discussions around the state to help shape the future of policymaking for the state’s older population.

Here's a plan to modernize Illinois' higher education, preventing financial losses, job cuts and closing institutions vital to our economy and quality of life.

The state is seeing a larger decline in residents 18 and younger than any other state. It’s also getting older and seeing losses in its working-age population.

California is fortunate to have a governor who recognizes that preparing for California’s rapidly aging population is one of the most pressing issues of our time.

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday kicked off a decade-long process to address the needs of aging Illinoisans, signing an executive order to hire a chief planning officer within ...

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...