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Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill
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3 weeks ago
Tying Route 66 and running

Ultrarunner visited postrace event at Motorheads.

Memorial Health
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3 weeks ago
Menopause event aims to go ‘beyond the scale’

The event is part of the center’s ongoing “Beyond the Scale” series and will feature two regional medical experts specializing in menopause care.

Man in a dark suit at a wooden podium addressing a formal session, flanked by two colleagues in a legislative chamber with flags behind them.
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4 weeks ago
Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass

Dozens of bills passed on the final session days — here are some of the most significant.

Military veteran with disability meeting with psychologist for therapy session, rehabilitation and PTSD symptoms healing. Therapist counseling soldier in wheelchair, listening, writing notes
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Illinois veteran’s agency promotes PTSD awareness and treatment resources

Department releases public service announcements during PTSD Awareness Month to encourage veterans and others to seek help.

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, argues for the Reproductive Health Privacy Act, which would protect Illinois abortion patients from out-of-state retaliation, on the floor of the House on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records

The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.

Tick Walking on Human Skin Seeking Place to Feed on Blood
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Health officials warn central IL residents to watch out for ticks this summer

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, ticks can spread illnesses including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, alpha-gal syndrome and ehrlichiosis.

Student, mental health and depression with anxiety, burnout and sad for exam results, fail or mistake while sitting outdoor. Young man, stress and tired and depressed on university or college campus
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1 month ago
New Mental Health Committee anticipates focusing on adolescent care

Chair: Adolescents of all races have some of the same mental health problems.

The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission met for the first time Thursday, May 28.
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1 month ago
Sangamon County Mental Health Committee holds first meeting

The committee, and a sales tax increase to pay for mental health services, were approved by voters in the March primary election.

Woman with long red hair and glasses speaks at a microphone in a wood-paneled legislative chamber close to a desk and papers.
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1 month ago
Lawmakers pass youth birth control bill

Sponsor says the bill merely codifies what is already being done.

A woman having a stroke
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1 month ago
Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’

As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.