As Pritzker Announces Budget Cuts, Southwestern Illinois Agencies Brace For Impact – St. Louis Public Radio

The bickering doesn’t help Chestnut Health Systems, which provides treatment for mental health issues and substance abuse with support from the Illinois Department of Human Services and other sources. Demand for the nonprofit’s services has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CEO said. “The financial impact from the pandemic was expected and will be massive. Since the fair tax amendment did not pass, providers have been bracing for this announcement."