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Taylorville · TaylorvilleGREENVILLE, S.C.- — Crossroads is proud to announce the launch of its Soft Re-Entry Program, which was designed entirely to support incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) upon their release in response to an overwhelming need among this population. Substance use continues to pose a significant challenge to our society, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. According to the CDC, there were more than 109,000 overdoses …See the Story
Crossroads launches soft re-entry program for previously incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder
Taylorville · TaylorvilleTAYLORVILLE — The Safe Passage Program in Taylorville has been actively in place since July 1, 2019 and has entered it’s 5th year. Under the direction of Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler, the program has two very dedicated Coordinators in Denise Evans and Debbie Prince. The 4th Judicial Resident Circuit Judge Brad Paisley sought out the Safe Passage program knowing that substance abuse and alcoholism is a disease and not a crime. There…See the Story
Addiction affects the whole family; not just the addict
Barack Obama · TaylorvilleBILL BARROW
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday morning in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris continues to build momentum as the…See the Story
Obama endorses Harris, giving crucial support
Taylorville · TaylorvilleLucas Domonousky
Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — Christian County’s Board of Public Health held a meeting at the Health Department building on Wednesday, July 24. Officers were elected, reports were given and action was taken to comply with new rules presented by the Department of Labor. All members with administrator Dr. Chad Anderson were present.
The very first course of action taken by the Board was the election of officers. Dr. Leslie D…See the Story
Public Health Board selects officers
Taylorville · TaylorvilleSULLIVAN — Ella Hohenstein performs on stage as “Katie” for The School of Rock in the Little Theatre at Sullivan.Submitted photo SULLIVAN — Taking the stage is nothing new for Taylorville resident Ella Hohenstein. Hohenstein has most recently been cast as “Katie” in school of rock. She plays her base guitar live during this performance as well as acting and singing. Hohenstein said she loves performing at Little Theatre on the Square it feels li…See the Story
Taylorville student takes the stage in Sullivan
Illinois · IllinoisState legislators resumed a series of hearings this week to scrutinize pharmacy benefit managers – a highly concentrated industry that critics say drives up the cost and limits availability of prescription drugs.PBMs, which have also faced scrutiny from the federal government, act as third-party “middlemen” who negotiate which drugs health insurance companies and pharmacies can purchase. By creating formularies, or catalogs of the specific drugs…See the Story
State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen
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Joe Biden · GazaPresident Joe Biden called for voters to defend the country’s democracy as he talked about his decision to drop his bid for reelection and support Vice President Kamala Harris. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting…See the Story
Biden lays out reasons for dropping out of race - The Iola Register
Economy · TaylorvilleBy PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy, boosted by healthy consumer spending, is believed to have regained some momentum this spring after having begun 2024 at a sluggish pace. The Commerce Department is expected to report Thursday that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — increased at a solid if unspectacular 1.9% annual rate from April through June, according to a s…See the Story