Federal help coming to Illinois to combat mental illness
There is now $130 million in grant money available across the U.S. for community-based mental health and substance abuse.
There is now $130 million in grant money available across the U.S. for community-based mental health and substance abuse.
Legendary Bears QB Jim McMahon's cannabis brand launches in Illinois
Legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.
Legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.
Chicago doctor discusses summit celebrating women in medicine
Chicago is home to a summit that celebrates women in medicine.
Chicago is home to a summit that celebrates women in medicine.
Former Bears QB Jim McMahon launching marijuana line in Addison
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line right here in Chicago.
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line right here in Chicago.
Guardian Caps show promise in tackling concussion concerns in football
Despite being a concern in multiple sports, football-related concussions have been in the spotlight for several years now and the concern is on all levels of play. In a FOX 32 special report, Cassie Carlson takes a look at the impact a new piece of equipment is having on trying to reduce this brain injury.
Despite being a concern in multiple sports, football-related concussions have been in the spotlight for several years now and the concern is on all levels of play. In a FOX 32 special report, Cassie Carlson takes a look at the impact a new piece of equipment is having on trying to reduce this brain injury.
White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks to host Lymphoma Awareness tailgate
September is Lymphoma Awareness Month and this weekend Liam Hendricks and his wife are hosting a fundraising tailgate to benefit "Be The Match." The event will be ay the White Sox v. Twins game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
September is Lymphoma Awareness Month and this weekend Liam Hendricks and his wife are hosting a fundraising tailgate to benefit "Be The Match." The event will be ay the White Sox v. Twins game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
ADHD drug shortage continues to impact patients
Many ADHD medications are Schedule 2 drugs so there are restrictions to how much can be produced, which is just one of the reasons there is a shortage. There's also been a hike in prescriptions written since the pandemic. Some patients have been facing issues for months.
Many ADHD medications are Schedule 2 drugs so there are restrictions to how much can be produced, which is just one of the reasons there is a shortage. There's also been a hike in prescriptions written since the pandemic. Some patients have been facing issues for months.
Illinois expands access to mental health services for agricultural communities
Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a new initiative to improve care options for rural farmers and agricultural communities.
Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a new initiative to improve care options for rural farmers and agricultural communities.
Gary to launch mobile mental health pilot program
The city of Gary, Indiana wants to limit residents negative interactions with police, and are now set to unveil a new pilot program. Rev. Dr. Rameen Jackson of the Interfaith Action Network, which is behind the pilot, talks more about a new mobile mental health unit that's in the works.
The city of Gary, Indiana wants to limit residents negative interactions with police, and are now set to unveil a new pilot program. Rev. Dr. Rameen Jackson of the Interfaith Action Network, which is behind the pilot, talks more about a new mobile mental health unit that's in the works.
Illinois expands access to mental health services for agricultural communities
Illinois is expanding access to mental health services.
Illinois is expanding access to mental health services.
Illinois launches new initiative to help those in rural communities get resources for their mental health
The state of Illinois launched a new initiative people living in rural communities to get help when it comes to their mental health.
The state of Illinois launched a new initiative people living in rural communities to get help when it comes to their mental health.
Redevelopment plans for vacant Tinley Park mental hospital unveiled
New details were released Tuesday about plans to redevelop a mental hospital that’s been vacant for more than a decade in southwest suburban Tinley Park.
New details were released Tuesday about plans to redevelop a mental hospital that’s been vacant for more than a decade in southwest suburban Tinley Park.
Leader tapped in cleanup efforts for Tinley Park mental health facility
The former director of the Illinois EPA will be leading the effort to fix up the former Tinley Park mental health site.
The former director of the Illinois EPA will be leading the effort to fix up the former Tinley Park mental health site.
'Safe2Help Illinois' looks to support students heading back to school
The start of the school year is also the start of a new program to help students with bullying and mental health.
The start of the school year is also the start of a new program to help students with bullying and mental health.
'Safe2Help Illinois' looks to support students heading back to school
As the new school year begins, Illinois students now have a new way to communicate possible threats or mental health crises to professionals.
As the new school year begins, Illinois students now have a new way to communicate possible threats or mental health crises to professionals.
Lake County offering mental health first aid training to residents
Sam Johnson from the Lake County Health Department talks about their mental health first aid training and how it benefits residents.
Sam Johnson from the Lake County Health Department talks about their mental health first aid training and how it benefits residents.
Signs your children are struggling with their mental health
Here are warning signs that your children could be struggling with their mental health.
Here are warning signs that your children could be struggling with their mental health.
Experts say mental health should be top priority for kids as they return to school
Making sure your child is ready to go back to school involves more than shopping for new clothes and supplies. Communication experts say their mental health should also be a priority.
Making sure your child is ready to go back to school involves more than shopping for new clothes and supplies. Communication experts say their mental health should also be a priority.
Mental health should be top priority for kids as they return to school: experts
Making sure your child is ready for back to school involves more than shopping for new clothes and supplies.
Making sure your child is ready for back to school involves more than shopping for new clothes and supplies.