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 Friday, March 22, 2024 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 Thursday, February 8, 2024 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 Monday, January 29, 2024 Platform scheduled for summer start; aimed at both parents and providers Read more
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 Friday, January 5, 2024 Joint program offers funds, tuition assistance and stipends for future alcohol and drug counselors Read more
Pritzker designates additional $160M for migrant response as winter approaches Pritzker designates additional $160M for migrant response as winter approaches Thursday, November 16, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the state will spend an additional $160 million to aid and house asylum seekers Read more