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Toni Hoy holds a picture of her son, Daniel, at her home in Rantoul, Illinois. In a last-ditch effort to get Daniel treatment for his severe mental illness, they gave him up to the state in 2008, when he was 12. — Christine Herman/Illinois Public Media

August 01, 2018

Out Of Options, Parents Of Children With Mental Illness Trade Custody For Treatment

Across the U.S., children encounter many barriers to mental health treatment, including a shortage of psychiatric beds and coverage denials from insurance companies.

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Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Champaign, argues legislation while on the House floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Springfield, Ill. — Seth Perlman/Associated Press

July 31, 2018

State Rep: Illinois Women Struggle To Enter Politics

A statewide panel focused on curbing sexual harassment and providing women with greater access to the political arena is wrapping up its work.

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A child looking out a window — David J. Phillip/AP

July 31, 2018

Immigrant Children In IL Detention Centers; Self-Driving Cars; Don’t Bring Your Phone Into The Woods

On the 21st: The living conditions for immigrant children in Chicago detention centers. Plus, self-driving cars might be the future of transportation sooner than you'd think -- but, are people in Illinois comfortable with this? And, in a world of never ending buzzing and alerts, new research suggests that in order to get the full benefits of nature, consider leaving your devices at home.

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