State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose Public health groups commend new guides but say there was a ‘lack of opportunities’ for collaboration
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’
Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move While more than 460 measures passed, several highly publicized bills stalled
A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. After our investigation revealed patient abuse at Illinois’ Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, the facility installed cameras to help. But the footage isn’t monitored unless there’s an allegation of misconduct.
Officials say state veterans homes have reformed after deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, but staffing challenges remain Officials say state veterans homes have reformed after deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, but staffing challenges remain Lawmakers discuss audit of LaSalle Veterans Home outbreak that killed 36 residents
In crisis, she went to an Illinois facility. Two years later, she still isn’t able to leave In crisis, she went to an Illinois facility. Two years later, she still isn’t able to leave The state of Illinois is asking for the end of court oversight of its system of care for people with developmental disabilities. But some advocates say it’s too soon
State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources Platform scheduled for summer start; aimed at both parents and providers
Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap Joint program offers funds, tuition assistance and stipends for future alcohol and drug counselors
Pritzker designates additional $160M for migrant response as winter approaches Pritzker designates additional $160M for migrant response as winter approaches Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the state will spend an additional $160 million to aid and house asylum seekers