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IL bills could increase access for mental health crisis care, substance use treatment

The General Assembly has passed several massive mental healthcare plans in recent years, but people still struggle to get help during a mental health crisis.

Lincoln's Director of Tourism, Scott McCoy, said a significant portion of the grant money will go towards completing the Museum of Route 66.
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3 hours ago
Logan County receives $465k grant for Route 66 tourism

The grant is part of the City of Lincoln and Logan County’s plan to beef up Route 66 attractions ahead of the 2026 tourism season.

Republican candidates for U.S. Senate participate in a debate hosted by hosted by ABC-7 Chicago in partnership with Univision and the League of Women Voters on Feb. 11, 2026. (Screenshot of ABC-7’s debate feed)
Local
20 hours ago
Illinois GOP Senate candidates take stage in first major debate

The three leading candidates pitched themselves as best equipped to turn the seat red.

Former Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey greets supporters at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
20 hours ago
‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor

Bailey leaning on running mate from Cook County to win over urban voters.

FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
IL State News
21 hours ago
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.

Marimar Martinez, a woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent last year, sits with her attorneys during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
21 hours ago
Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

In a statement Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said use-of-force incidents “are thoroughly investigated” and the agent involved, Charles Exum, was placed on administrative leave.

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Sports
22 hours ago
Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Who’s tops in girls basketball this week?

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
22 hours ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Who’s #1 in classes 1A through 4A?

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