Cledy’s House of Hope, a 42-bed sober living facility for women in Rock Falls, was celebrated Tuesday, May 13, with a ribboncutting ceremony.

The city of Joliet has been holding meetings this week with any residents interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team to create corps of volunteers to help in emergencies and big events.

SVVOR, which runs the Legacy Sober Living Home for Men in Dixon, soon will be opening the doors of Cledy’s House of Hope, a 42-bed sober living facility for women in Rock Falls.

The Phoenix, a national nonprofit new to McHenry County, helps people in recovery from alcohol and substance use problems by focusing on healthy activities and socializing with common goals.

Residents of Sinnissippi Centers' recovery home in Dixon find strength in the care and fellowship at the home. The treatment facility is hoping to build another such place in the community.

Will County creates self-reporting survey to aid in assessing impact of Monday night storm and tornadoes.

Apartment building would be one of two in Illinois to provide recovery housing for mothers with their children.

The grant funding will provide free tuition for accepted students into the University of St. Francis' CRSS program through June 2025.

Kane County Specialty Courts held an inspiring art show to encourage mental health and substance abuse recovery.

Recovery coaches placed in Ogle and DeKalb counties through $150,000 in grants; potential mobile unit would reach out to rural communities.

Extensive renovations at Stepping Stones Treatment Center in Joliet included a new HVAC system, roof, siding, insulation, workout room, and five new beds.

Dave Ebert and his wife Bobbie Ebert of Crest Hill, founders of Improv Missionaries, teach improvisation to victims of trafficking and raise awareness of trafficking.

For some area women struggling with addiction, the journey to sobriety starts at Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Discovery House in DeKalb. “This was my second chance,” said 32-year-old Alison, who marks two years sober next month.

Tim Flannery, 61, and his son Sean Flannery, 25, both of Joliet, never had a close relationship. But Sean's decision to go into recovery meant he was available to care for Tim after a devastating motorcycle accident.

Mindset Transformations is licensed by the state of Illinois to offer outpatient substance abuse treatment.

Bolingbrook woman hosts coat drive for people in recovery