From State Rep. Steve Reick: Representative Steve Reick Serves as Leading Republican Voice on Bill to Allow Emergency Firearms Restraining Orders A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has responded to incidents of mass gun violence across the nation with new legislation … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mental Illness
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff appointed to the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Springfield, IL… State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) is one of four Illinois lawmakers appointed to serve on the Advisory … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County 708 Mental Health Board: Thresholds to Increase Local Programming for Adults with Mental Illness Established in 1959, Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illnesses in Illinois each … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Steve Andersson: Andersson Appointed to Behavioral Health Prison Diversion Commission Representative Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) was recently named to the Behavioral Health Prison Diversion Commission. The appointment is effective immediately, and Andersson will join with other … Continue reading
Here’s a resolution that the McHenry County Board’s Public Health Committee is considering. Please read it carefully and tell me if you think any County Board member who votes for it is saying that he or she is saying that … Continue reading
When I received this invitation from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, I was unsure whether it was just for media or whether the members of the public were invited. McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi informed me that the … Continue reading