Second Story Ranch Gets $2M Boost | Chicago News

Second Story Ranch in Crete is poised to become a transformative hub for men battling alcohol addiction, turning a former horse training facility into a long-term residential program housing up to thirty residents, plus staff housing and a communal lodge. A major win came when Governor Pritzker approved a $2 million state budget allocation to kickstart construction, thanks to founder Jim OConnor’s relentless energy and vision. OConnor is now pushing for an additional $3 million from opioid settlements to build the core program infrastructure, aiming for full operation by end of 2027. In the meantime, they’re partnering with Joliet’s Recovery Community to offer paid work, helping participants transition to self-sufficiency—and eventually making the full program free for Medicaid-eligible individuals. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f3025d9980b127a