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Tazewell mental health provider questions state's funding cuts

By: Sharon Woods Harris

Peoria Journal Star

2/2/12

A colorful "Happy birthday to you" sign hangs on the wall at 1423 Valle Vista, but there are no celebrants wishing the birthday boy well. 

Teen with autism shot to death by police

By: Becky Schlikerman and Liam Ford

Chicago Tribune

2/2/12

Calumet City police had been called to subdue Stephon Watts 10 times in less than two years, using Tasers at least once on the 15-year-old with Aspberger's syndrome.

Changing The Autism Spectrum

By: Fanna Haile-Selassie and Randy Livingston

WSIL TV

1/30/12

Workers at a local center are applauding the decision to change what classifies as autism. The stricter criteria for diagnosing the disorder will likely mean fewer people are considered autistic.