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Howard Brown Health Marks National PrEP Day With Call for Comprehensive HIV Prevention and Healthcare

For Howard Brown Health, this year's observance is also an opportunity to remind Chicago residents that healthcare should not be limited to addressing one condition or concern at a time. #hiv #aids #prep

Parental rights group questions student data, portal tied to mental health screenings

Adcock said the state has indicated that data will be stored in a private Google Cloud environment controlled by the state and that Google does not have access to the contents. #parentalrights #mentalhealth #centersquare

Locals protest, Pritzker defends mental health changes

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

25th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Ian Watkins Pledges 10% of Salary to Legal Aid Fund for Families Affected by ICE Detentions

Under the proposal, the community trust would help families secure legal representation, navigate immigration proceedings, cover emergency household expenses and connect with community resources during periods of detention or family separation. #ice #fund #ianwatkins

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (July 2026)

With the state's $2 million investment, Second Story Ranch can begin construction on the facilities needed to serve men recovering from addiction while preparing them for employment and independent living. I truly believe this program will become one of Illinois' premier recovery models because of the leadership, vision and compassion behind it. This investment is about changing lives and strengthening families throughout our region. #patrickjoyce #oped #july

Illinois Law Expands Free Mental Health Counseling to Coroners and Medical Examiners

"This is a great step forward for our local coroners," Joyce said in a statement. "Coroners and medical examiners are key members of our investigative system and deserved to be taken care of." #patrickjoyce #mentalhealth #senatebill

Friends of the Forest Preserves to Host Summer Solstice Celebration at Beaubien Woods

Organizers say the gathering will provide an opportunity for residents to celebrate both the Summer Solstice and Father's Day through outdoor activities focused on reflection, restoration and community engagement. #forestpreserve #summersolstice

Preston-Led Bill Aims to Strengthen Online Safety Protections for Children

House Bill 5511 would establish the Children’s Online Safety Act, creating an age assurance system intended to help online platforms determine whether users are minors while minimizing the amount of personal information shared during the verification process. #williepreston #online #housebill

Joyce Measure to Expand Mental Health Counseling to Coroners Passes Senate

“Coroners are critical in assisting law enforcement and our judicial system,” Joyce said. “By taking care of these employees we can prevent turnover and burnout.” #mentalhealth #senatebill #patrickjoyce

Sheehan Proposes Mental Health Leave Bill for Law Enforcement Officers

The legislation would require all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to implement clear and confidential mental health leave policies. #mentalhealth #legislation #police

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