CHICAGO (WGEM) – Illinois lawmakers are looking for new ways to help people struggling with behavioral health issues in the […]
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LaPointe Applauds New Local Shelter for Migrants, Continued Efforts to Combat Homelessness
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, applauds the recent opening of a local shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church […]
Rosecrance Opens Norwood Park Mental Health Facility With Treatment For Kids, Teens And Adults
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, who represents parts of the Northwest Side, said social stigma, cost, insurance complications and proximity can keep […]
Northwest Side Neighbors Gather to Honor Deaths of Homeless Community Members
The memorial service, hosted by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, raised awareness about the lack of services for homeless people on the […]
Illinois makes progress towards universal mental health screening in schools
“Universal mental health screening for all K-12 students is a crucial step to ensure our schools can serve as social […]
Report Reveals IL Schools are Well on their Way Toward Phasing in Universal Mental Health Screening for Students
“Our country is facing a youth mental health crisis, and I am proud of the work we have done in […]
Want a cure for cynicism? Try digging holes and planting trees.
“When I reported for the check-in that morning, I stood alongside not only everyday Chicagoans but also some of […]
Polish Heritage Corridor sign installed on Chopin Plaza on Milwaukee Avenue on Chicago’s NW Side
The state-designated corridor covers a 15-mile stretch of Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago and Niles, Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th) said. Milwaukee […]
Illinois Housing Development Authority announces funding opportunity for permanent supportive housing
“Many of us have long known that permanent supportive housing is a compassionate and evidence-based way to build up housing […]
