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 ...

Many health care leaders in Illinois cheered the demise of House Republicans’ Obamacare replacement bill Friday — but ... challenges remain in Illinois and across the U.S. when it comes ...

Mental health advocates set aside July to call attention to the shortage of resources and support in minority and underserved ...

The shortage has existed for years, but has been exacerbated since the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois is facing an estimated shortfall of nearly 15,000 nurses by 2025 and a deficit of 6,200 ...

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 ...

Baker, a top human-services administrator under former governors Jim Edgar and George Ryan, was part of a health-care study group in 2003 that was similar to the Illinois Rural Health Care Summit ...

To further provide support to the military community, the Illinois Governor's Challenge Campaign announced Thursday that Online Training Resources are now available for organizations interested in ...

An Illinois law capping medical malpractice judgments is about to face a challenge. The law, which has been around for two years, limits judgments against doctors for noneconomic damages to $500,000 ...

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 ...

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 ...