Hey, doglover! Welcome to the site!
For the Geriatrics bit, check out the LTC Forum at: http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f37/
The link for the Illinois Forum (and a link to the IDFPR) is: http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f78/
Check the stickies I've posted.
Hope to see you around as much as possible; stay warm, too!
'Cat'