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 ...

(The Center Square) – As Illinois’ population continues to get older, leaders from the state Department of Aging are developing a framework to improve the quality of life for older ...

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

Since 2000, Illinois' older population (60 years of age and older) has grown from 1.9 million to 2.8 million. It now represents 22% of the population in Illinois.

Illinois prisons need $2.5 billion in repairs, ... breathing or lung and fatigue issues. ... Properly accommodating this aging and ailing population will require major repairs and updates.

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