mental health treatment

In her latest monthly conversation with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses how public input will guide the city's direction on cannabis regulation, along with a host of other topics.

A child who needs routine medical treatment goes to their primary care doctor. But what happens to children who need routine mental health treatment? Kids in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, who are more likely to need preventative mental health care than other children, do not have access to this support.

Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing is among those attending the US Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. She says a common idea being heard is that...

A new survey of Illinois human service providers shows nearly two-thirds have cut programs because of the state budget standoff, leaving almost 1 million…

A federal judge has approved the settlement in a lawsuit over the treatment of Illinois’ mentally ill prisoners. Without admitting wrongdoing,...

Cook County's sheriff has named a clinical psychologist to run the jail in Chicago, saying he believes she's the first mental health professional to run a…