State health officials say the two additions bring Illinois' approved condition list to 58, effective immediately.

The Englewood program will train Black midwives to serve six South Side neighborhoods with scarce maternal care, starting spring 2027.

Hundreds are expected at Citizens Park on September 12 as local families push a $150,000 fundraising goal for FSHD research.

Fewer than 100 certified menopause specialists serve a state where women make up 51% of residents, lawmakers found.

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.