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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IL: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

Nationwide, drug-overdose deaths increased by 30% between 2019 and 2020. (Andrey/Adobe Stock)
Medical Expert: Fake Prescription Pills May Contain Fentanyl

CHICAGO - Overdose deaths in Illinois rose by more than a quarter from 2019 to 2020, and medical experts are warning that pills not prescribed by a …

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A survey by young people in Illinois found that, despite peer pressure, most teens say no to alcohol. (V. Carter)
Parents Urged to Speak Up About Alcohol

TINLEY PARK, Ill. – Five months into a yearlong campaign to reduce underage drinking in Illinois, advocates say headway is being made. "Know …

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Illinois has been in the nation's longest state-budget deadlock since the Great Depression, and not much headway was made over the holiday weekend. (Meagan Davis/Wikimedia Commons)
Illinois' Epic Budget Battle Continues

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Finally, a budget bill has passed both houses of the Illinois Legislature, but the battle is far from over. The $36 billion …

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Superutilizers are people who are frequently in and out of jails and hospitals because of mental illness or addiction. (icjia.org)
Effort Under Way to Treat "Superutilizers"

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- An effort is under way in Illinois to create a data bank of so-called "superutilizers" - individuals with mental illnesses and/…

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More than 26,000 emergency-room visits a year are the result of acetaminophen overdoses. (V. Carter)
Cold and Flu Season: Double Check, Don't Double Up

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Cold and flu season is officially here, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans catch about 1 …

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As heroin use continues to rise in Illinois, a private substance abuse network is opening one of the first so-called sober dorms in the Midwest. (iStockphoto)
Sober Dorms Expanding in IL as Heroin Crisis Continues

CHICAGO - A sober-living residence program for college-age adults is expanding in Illinois. The so-called sober dorm is slated to open in early July …

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Experts say the root of suicide lies in untreated mental illness. Credit: hotblack/Morguefile
Preventing Suicide: One Person Can Save A Life

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – No one wants to be nosy, but it could actually save a life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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Medicaid is celebrating a golden anniversary. Credit: Alex Prolmos/Flickr<br /><br />
Medicaid: "A World of Difference" for Illinois Kids

CHICAGO – Medicaid marks its 50th anniversary this week, and a new report examines the lifelong benefits the program has provided to some of …

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PHOTO: A survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists examines the efforts of Illinois police departments to keep drunk drivers off the roads. Photo credit: Steven Damron/Flickr.
DUI Arrest Survey Highlights Work of Illinois Police

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The work of police departments around Illinois to reduce drunk driving is highlighted in a new survey. The Alliance …

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PHOTO: While acetaminophen is helpful in treating some symptoms of a cold, medical experts say it can cause liver damage if not taken appropriately. Photo credit: Michelle Tribe/Wikimedia.
Expert: "Know Your Dose" Before Treating a Cold

CHICAGO - Most adults will get one to three colds every year, and experts say there are some things to keep in mind before heading to the drug store …

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PHOTO: Governor Pat Quinn recently signed legislation to expand the scope of the Young Adults Heroin Use Task Force, a year after the task force was first charged with finding solutions to the heroin epidemic in Illinois. Photo credit: Psychonaut/Wikipedia Commons.
Heroin Use Task Force Expanding Scope

JOLIET, Ill. - State leaders are digging deeper for solutions as they try to fight heroin abuse among Illinois youth. The Young Adults Heroin Use …

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PHOTO: Finding safe, stable housing is among the many challenges LGBT homeless youth face in Illinois, according to a new report. The issue also was the topic of a summit in Chicago in May. Photo courtescredit: Windy City Times.
Report Shines New Light on LGBT Youth Homelessness in IL

CHICAGO – Voices are being raised about the need to break down the barriers in Illinois that keep many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender …

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