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Supporters say the increase is needed to fill staffing shortages and offer more competitive wages for those serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Advocates differ on language requiring strict pass-through of state funding to staff

Thirty years ago — 1993 An era for “the institution on the hill” ended as the final two residents left the J.N. Adam Developmental Center for community

The bill would prohibit health care workers who have been the subject of a substantiated claim of “material obstruction” of an abuse investigation from further employment in the health care field.

Individuals with substantiated complaints would be barred from employment in health care

A measure spurred by reports of abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in downstate Anna passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday and will head to the House.

Buds are already appearing on blueberry bushes in the area. The nature of the soil and pruning are important for good fruit production.

Both sides in the debate over cash bail argued before the Illinois Supreme Court this week. We also talk with a reporter about a series that uncovered abuse and neglect at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna.