Attorney General Kwame Raoul files a preliminary injunction to block a Trump administration law that would defund Planned Parenthood and affect reproductive healthcare, joined by a coalition of states.

The CDC reports a nearly 70% rise in U.S. 'nightmare bacteria' infections since 2019, with the NDM gene creating highly drug-resistant strains and few effective antibiotics available.

An Illinois resident was diagnosed with Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness not previously seen in the state, prompting public health advisories and increased tick surveillance efforts.

Kennedy's vaccine advisory panel recommends restrictions on MMRV vaccines for children under 4, advocates for separate MMR and varicella vaccinations, stoking debate and concern among health professionals.

Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan will stop offering maternity, OB/GYN services due to financial losses and low birth rates, despite community concerns.

Allcare Discount Pharmacy in Chicago settled a lawsuit for $250,000 over alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act, following DEA findings of poor record-keeping and illegal pill diversion by its staff.

An Illinois doctor was sentenced to 34 months for tax evasion and health care fraud, hiding assets and billing for phantom services, totaling a loss of $1.6 million in taxes and $137k to Medicare.

Chicago reports its first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025, with spraying efforts in certain neighborhoods to combat the mosquito-borne disease.

A boil order was issued in Schaumburg, Illinois, after a water main break, affecting areas including Medieval Times and multiple courts, until water service was restored.

Lake County intensifies mosquito control efforts to combat West Nile virus, following increased numbers of infected mosquitoes in the area, and local health officials advise residents on protective measures.

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago faces closure with Medicare funding ending, impacting Uptown community healthcare; local lawmakers seek an extension to save the hospital.

Illinois becomes the first state to mandate annual mental health screenings for public school students from third to twelfth grade, set to start in the 2027-2028 school year.

Weiss Memorial Hospital faces Medicare termination due to noncompliance with federal standards concerning nursing and emergency services, and facility conditions.