Mental Health

More than a year and a half after a dispute over shared sales tax money began, the City of Bloomington, Town of Normal and McLean County have no resolution and no talks scheduled.

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has thrust conversations about postpartum depression into the public. Providers who spoke to WGLT said mental health problems among new moms are more common than many people realize.

A clean audit of the McLean County Mental Health and Public Safety Fund won't wipe away all the disagreements over how the county spends sales tax money shared by Bloomington and Normal.

Sue’s Landing is a planned development meant to house those with severe mental illnesses. Center for Human Services staff will help those residents attend their psychiatric appointments, take their medication, and budget properly.

WGLT spoke with three full-time advocates for people with disabilities about recent Department of Justice communications.

Jenn Carey and Susan Mayer started Twisted Sisters Sodas to provide fun, non-alcoholic drinks for teens and people in recovery.

The county-led program, in place since 2019, has contributed to fewer jail bookings for participants, including a steep decline in DUI and traffic charges.

Jon Albee is running unopposed to replace Sheriff Matt Lane, who is retiring. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail, which draws heavily from a shared sales tax agreement.

The chair of the McLean County Board said she is not yet satisfied with the solution of a loan to the village of Hudson to make up for an error in tax collection.

"Arts and health are not separate," said Angelique Racki, co-chair of the Cultural Commission for the city. "Art is health."