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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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.
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.
Go Ahead Of The Class
A new Illinois law will give gifted children the chance to move ahead in public schools.
Illinois Issues: Dying Young In Illinois - Black Teens Face The Greatest Risk
The gap, caused mainly by homicides, is one of the biggest in the nation.
