New behavioral health division created
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a new division of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery integrates the former Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery and Division of Mental Health.
The change follows Pritzker’s executive order in February and legislation during this year’s spring session.
Bill gives solar project control back to counties
State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, has introduced legislation to return control over solar energy projects to county governments.
Niemerg said his constituents are frustrated that they have no say in solar developments in their backyard.
House Bill 4078 would return solar regulation to county governments.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
The Illinois Department of Transportation is joining state and local law enforcement agencies in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign this weekend.
According to provisional IDOT data, 21 people died in 17 fatal crashes across the state during last year’s Independence Day weekend.
Drivers are urged not to get behind the wheel if they use alcohol, cannabis or other drugs.
