Many families in Illinois rely on nursing homes to care for their loved ones. Unfortunately, many of these facilities are understaffed, and incidents of neglect and abuse sometimes occur. According to a new report in Gerontology, residents in for-profit nursing homes were almost twice as likely to experience health issues …

Truck accidents can be particularly frightening for drivers, pedestrians and others on the roads in Illinois. Because commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are so large, their size and weight present a serious threat. People in passenger cars and other smaller vehicles are far more likely to face severe injuries or death. …