Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Thursday, August 29, 2024 Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022
Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Monday, July 22, 2024 As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’ Read more
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. Thursday, July 11, 2024 The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers. Read more
Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Monday, June 10, 2024 Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities Read more
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Saturday, May 25, 2024 Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address Read more
Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Friday, May 24, 2024 Lawmakers miss self-imposed Friday deadline for budget, advance hundreds of bills Read more
Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Friday, May 17, 2024 Service providers, state agency officials joined governor for Springfield panel Read more