State drug-funding budget cuts mean layoffs, program cuts

URBANA – Local emergency rooms will likely find more drug addicts and alcoholics in distress at their doors in the wake of Illinois budget cuts that have trickled down to East Central Illinois.

Bruce Suardini, chief executive officer of Prairie Center Health Systems Inc., said at a news conference Wednesday that Thursday will be the last day its detox unit in downtown Champaign will accept new admissions.

AP Video

Also on this date

• Prosecutor: Smith admitted drinking three beers
• ICC approves Illinois American Water Co.'s rate increase
• Teens plead innocent to shooting vehicle windows
• Urbana to close part of Eastern Drive for sewer work
• Columbia Center's principal resigns, citing personal reasons
• Tuesday night storms knock power out around area
• Champaign County Board member Melin to resign
• Judge will rule on if Smith's alleged drinking violated probation
• Police: Player smelled of alcohol, refused to stay away
• Suspect arrested after home invasion, assault in Rantoul
• Radio-controlled-model enthusiasts to have new playground
• Judah Christian officials looking at other land for new school
• Champaign police seek suspects in UI campus robbery
• Chicagoan dies after crash on Interstate 57 near Ludlow
• Rossville fire station receives support, despite likely tax increase
• Tolono board continues liquor law discussions
• Buckley officials agree to pay for half of project, with stipulation
• Monticello drainage surveys completed
• Obituaries