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The polar bear is the largest bear in the world and the Arctic's top predator, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

CHICAGO — Today Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders to release a new report from the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which will redesign the delivery of behavioral health services for Illinois youth. The goal of the Initiative is to transform statewide systems to provide clear, consistent, and comprehensive guidance to families seeking behavioral or mental health services for children and adolescents. “Nearly a year ago, I announced the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which builds on the substantial progress made by Illinois agencies to ensure that every young person experiencing mental or behavioral health problems can access needed services,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Through rate increases, community networks, and inter-agency collaboration, we are taking a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to establish the number one children’s behavioral healthcare

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Bush’s office reported Sunday that Bush has married Cortney Merritts — a security specialist who was paid more than $62,000 in 2022 by Bush's campaign in 2022.

The Loop will be hopping on Saturday, April 22, because it is not only Record Store Day, but Sunshine Daydream and Emporium Smoke Shop have teamed up to bring the street its first ever 420 Fest. Despite being cannabis inspired, the event will be fairly family friendly and is more about the culture of marijuana than about selling actual reefer. (And you know how we feel about that.)

The bar will open early on the weekends with breakfast for fans who follow international soccer matches.

Centene Corp. expects to lose millions of Medicaid customers when state governments resume reviewing recipients' eligibility in April after a three-year hiatus, setting off a period of rebalancing for health insurers.

Breathe is a collection of large-scale abstract paintings created through the unconscious combination of bold colors and free movement. Artist Lauren Younge uses acrylics to design irregular patterns that could motivate

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One local first responder, military member, or veteran will be chosen each month on FOX 2 to receive $500 and the Proud to Serve award.

The Doobie Brothers are extending their anniversary celebration. The band, including Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John McFee, just announced more dates for their 50th anniversary tour. The additions include 35 new shows, kicking…

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The first chief from outside the St. Louis department is outlining his goals. They include addressing violent crime to make the city "a better place than where we've been in the past."

This weekend saw five people, including four teens, lose their lives on the city's roads. One person died Saturday in Bevo Mill, and preliminary police reports suggest an unidentified reckless driver caused the four other fatalities on Sunday.

DUPO - A standoff after a shooting that lasted several hours ended Monday morning. The shooting suspect Reginald Allen, 40, was discovered dead in his garage from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement reported. A person was shot to death in the situation and a police officer was injured. A neighborhood in Dupo was locked down for several hours. Law enforcement around the region was called to the situation and visible. Law enforcement said Allen barricaded himself inside a McBride Avenue in Dupo home near Interstate 255, and killed a person, and shot a Dupo Police officer. The initial call to law enforcement came at 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

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The popular children's museum offers hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages to use their imaginations to create, invent, problem-solve, explore, and discover.

The popular children's museum offers hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages to use their imaginations to create, invent, problem-solve, explore, and discover.

Police said a man with an AK-47-style weapon shot a Dupo officer when the officer showed up to confront him.

By day, the City Museum (750 North 16th Street, citymuseum.org) is swarming with tourists, school field trips and wild-ass kids. But nighttime at the City Museum is when the grown ups can pop in and enjoy a little adult time. The museum's "City Nights" series is a collection of seven events that take place over the summer on the rooftop of the City Museum at night.