Stateline

The Trump administration has withdrawn from enforcing federal disability rights protections following lawsuits brought by several states, according to Stateline. The move leaves enforcement of disability anti-discrimination rules in question and has drawn criticism from disability advocates, who warn it could roll back access and civil rights protections established under federal law.

Mental health leaders in the Stateline region of northern Illinois are speaking out after six recent suicides, addressing the cluster of deaths and urging residents to seek support. Local news outlets report officials are discussing warning signs and available mental health resources as the community grapples with the losses.