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FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges. Posted: October 29, 2024 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state. State lawmakers are targeting this specialized ...