West Nile mosquito spraying was rescheduled across six west suburban communities after equipment trouble interrupted an earlier operation.

Kane County will replace certain rabies shots at no cost after the manufacturer recalled doses given at county clinics last year.

Roseland Community Hospital says it needs immediate state funding after a cash shortfall put payroll and core services at risk. Leaders warn time is short to keep the doors open.

St. Charles will run an evening mosquito spray after local traps tested positive for West Nile virus. Officials say the EPA‑registered treatment dissipates quickly and residents should take basic bite‑prevention steps.

La Porte County officials confirmed a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus. Health experts recommend removing standing water and using repellent at dawn and dusk.

A boil order covers parts of Cicero after a contractor struck a water main; officials advise boiling tap water before drinking while crews work on repairs.

Judge Robert Gettleman returned to the bench after a three‑month illness he says was likely Legionnaires from Dirksen courthouse water; the GSA disputes the link as lawmakers press for repairs.

Chicago surgeons warn that cheap 'liposuction kits' sold online are prompting risky DIY procedures that can cause infection, bleeding and other serious complications.

A bat that tested positive for rabies was found near Glencoe homes; Cook County is urging pet owners to vaccinate pets immediately and avoid handling wildlife.

Lurie Children’s says a department‑wide safety program produced a more than 13‑fold drop in serious surgical events. The Pediatrics paper maps the stand‑downs, training and safety‑coach model behind the run.

Medicaid enrollees across Illinois face months‑long waits for dental care as retirements and low participation shrink provider networks. Advocates and officials say reimbursement and administrative hurdles are to blame.

Chicago's Type O blood supply is critically low this summer; local centers are asking donors — especially Type O and platelet donors — to make appointments now.

A Mile Square trial of “Smart PSA” boosted targeted PSA testing in under‑screened Chicago neighborhoods and found more aggressive tumors in Black men — but authors urge longer studies.