Illinois Circuit Courts will be required to have a special treatment court for veterans, starting next year. The initiative aims to reduce recidivism among soldiers who are struggling with mental health and addiction. The tenth circuit court in Peoria already offers a veteran’s treatment court and is awaiting certification to meet the Jan. 1st deadline.
Donald Hyche of Champaign, Illinois enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as an area door gunner during the Vietnam War from 1970 – 1971. He reflects on race relations, combat and his recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Mattoon community is recovering from a shooting at the high school Wednesday that left one student injured and another in custody. Meanwhile, a licensed therapist says it may take a long time for people to process their emotions.
On the 21st: We talked about President Obama's farewell address in Chicago. We also spoke with Chicago native Jason Diamond about his new memoir about growing up idolizing movie director John Hughes.
A lot of military memorials honor service abroad. But one being planned in Illinois will recognize those whose battle continued when they came home.
The Forgotten Warrior Memorial could be in place next year in Channahon State Park in Will County. It will pay tribute to military men and women who lost their lives to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
