People with mental illnesses are far likelier to be victims than to commit crimes. But a small number of unprovoked, midday killings downtown examined by the Sun-Times shows big gaps in care for ...

After a failed experiment with decriminalization, Oregon’s liberal stronghold tries to chart a path out of the fentanyl ...

The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.

COOK COUNTY - Cook County is expanding mental health support through a new awareness campaign and more accessible services, ...

The $12.1 million family medicine clinic joins a network of 14 county-run facilities serving neighbors regardless of their ...

The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.

More than 230,000 people applied for the pilot program, which county leaders say underscores the need for financial assistance. Kristen Schorsch covers public health and Cook County for WBEZ.

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office announced Friday that it is expanding a pilot program allowing Chicago police officers to bypass prosecutors and directly file charges in some low ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Cook County is moving to the next phase of its guaranteed income program after the pilot launched in 2022. The program leveraged $42,000,000 in federal funding provided by ...