Illinois News Wire

06/08/2022

“Blanca’s mastery of behavioral health policy and the legislative process, her passionate commitment to our clients, and her extraordinary grace and strength make her an ideal C.E.O.” - Marvin Lindsey, CEO, CBHA

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11/24/2021

"State health officials on Tuesday reported 4,589 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, bringing the average number of daily cases over the past week to 4,618." , , people.

The late fall surge in coronavirus cases in Illinois has surpassed the peak of the late summer wave that was driven by the highly contagious delta variant.

11/11/2021

Not good.

As holidays approach, COVID-19 cases rising in Illinois

10/21/2021

"42% of community providers throughout Illinois have experienced a loss of 16% or more of their clinical staff since the pandemic began."

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10/08/2021

It speaks for itself.

A Tribune analysis of state and federal data shows how the pandemic’s deadly waves have evolved since March 2020 amid starkly different mask-wearing and vaccination habits across the state.

10/05/2021

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09/16/2021

"Rep. Ann Williams, a Chicago Democrat who sponsored the Clean Energy Jobs Act, called Wednesday a “historic day” that marks “just the beginning” of a larger effort to combat climate change."

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker was joined by environmental and social justice activists, union representatives, and lawmakers from both parties Wednesday as he signed into law a sweeping energy regulation

09/16/2021

According to the survey, nearly two-thirds of parents and non-parents surveyed consider the use of illegal drugs as a “major” problem. Illegal drugs include, but are not limited to, ma*****na, co***ne, he**in, methamphetamine, and hallucinogens.

During the Chicago (WLS) -COVID-19 pandemic, substance use and mental health were one of the most pressing health concerns for Chicago children. This is from a study released by the Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Chicago Public Health Service late Tuesday night. According to two groups, this is...

08/27/2021

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COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming. The willfully unvaccinated are about to see their world shrink.

07/16/2021

Misinformation and conspiracy theories are fueling a public health crisis.

Lies and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines from Fox News and the GOP are killing people, with an assist from Big Tech.

07/07/2021

"As a decorated soldier and a soon-to-be social worker, Rick's personal story of trauma and triumph has a boots-on-the-ground perspective like no other," said Illinois Association for Behavioral Health CEO Jud DeLoss.

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06/22/2021

Village of Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson wants to spare spooked pups, frightened seniors.

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