Legionella, lead, and copper have been found in some Chicago federal buildings' water sources, prompting calls for action from senators and concern among workers and the public.

The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks proposals for its Health Equity Zone pilot, offering grants to tackle health disparities and address racism in health.

Parents in the Chicago area are warning others after reports of silicone baby bowls from PandaEar suctioning to children’s faces and causing suffocation risks.

Ald. Maria Hadden has warned Rogers Park, Chicago residents of improperly placed rat poison in the neighborhood, urging vigilance to prevent poisonings.

The Illinois Department of Public Health promotes awareness of lead poisoning risks during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, highlighting the danger of lead in old homes and the state's efforts to reduce exposure.

Dr. Kathryn Altonji, a brain injury medicine specialist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, died at 34 after battling colon cancer. She was a rising talent, training young doctors and caring for traumatic brain injury patients.

Cook County faces a syphilis surge, prompting health campaigns focusing on at-risk groups, particularly Black or Hispanic women and infants, with efforts to provide information and free testing to curb the increase.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads 24 attorneys general in an amicus brief at the Supreme Court to defend preventive care provisions of the ACA threatened by a lower court ruling.

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the first detection of a tick carrying Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis in the state, urging health awareness and prevention.

The BrucePac listeria recall expanded to around 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, affecting U.S. schools and stores like Costco and Walmart; no illnesses reported yet.

Cancer survivor Batbayar Tserendorj completed his second Chicago Marathon post liver transplant, inspiring many with his perseverance and health victory.

The YWCA pool in Evanston is closed due to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to its water system, with health officials advising exposed individuals to seek medical advice.

CDPH promotes COVID-19 and flu vaccinations ahead of winter, with health officials publicly receiving shots to encourage community participation in clinics and other venues.