SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state. State lawmakers are targeting this specialized ...

FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges. Posted: October 29, 2024 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 ...

By expanding on existing mental health screening policy, thousands more students across the state can access the resources ...

Illinois is bolstering its public health infrastructure to meet future challenges. ... explains Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Global. Population Health. By ...

And newer challenges, such as cyberattacks and changing health care policy under an incoming Donald Trump presidency, present new potential threats. Here’s a look at the top four challenges ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Central Illinois Resource Center gathered local leaders to discuss ways the community can overcome barriers in the mental health realm during a virtual town hall on ...

The Illinois State Board of Education and the Center for Childhood Resilience at Lurie Children’s Hospital announced the ...

CHICAGO — Brian Duncan, an Ogle County farmer, has led the charge for the last two years in trying to find an affordable health care option for Illinois Farmer Bureau members. At the annual ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of ZIP codes required to test for lead to include 180 new ZIP ...

Illinois spent $2.5 billion on migrants with $1.6 billion for healthcare, according to a new report from the Illinois Public Policy Institute detailing taxpayer funding.

Springfield (Ill.) Clinic, an independent, multi-specialty physician group, is laying off workers amid financial challenges, Chief Brand and Advocacy Officer Zach Kerker confirmed in a statement ...

These programs help mitigate high real estate tax rates, making homeownership more feasible for retirees. Sales Taxes & Everyday Costs. Illinois has a base sales tax rate of 6.25%, but in some ...