West Nile virus found in Illinois mosquitoes, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures to prevent bites and potential disease spread.

The City of Chicago has launched a $3 million initiative to strengthen Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HBVIPs) to help high-risk individuals and reduce urban violence.

Prominent Chicago philanthropist Ann Lurie died at 79 due to illness, leaving a legacy in healthcare with the children's hospital and contributions to Northwestern University.

Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine performed the first kidney transplant with the patient awake, using spinal anesthesia. The recipient recovered quickly and may pioneer an approach for others.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expands the ESVF for victims of gun violence and the city prepares for extreme heat by advising residents to use cooling centers. The latest Healthy Chicago Podcast discusses the PlayStreets initiative.

The IDHP warns of early West Nile virus in Illinois, urging residents to take precautions during Mosquito Control Awareness Week after finding the virus in local mosquitos and birds.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FDA’s position on medication abortion, impacting states like Illinois; AG Raoul praised the decision and pledged to protect reproductive rights.

Ascension health care network was hit by a ransomware attack, with patient data stolen from some servers while their main health records system remained secure.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 10 other states are urging the FTC for stricter oversight on health care mergers involving private equity, concerned about higher costs and lower care quality.

Research at a medical conference suggests a less aggressive treatment approach for ovarian, esophageal cancers, and Hodgkin lymphoma could be effective.

The Illinois Department of Public Health declared the end of the largest measles outbreak in Northeast Illinois since 1990, with no new cases reported in over 42 days.

Chicago has distributed over 1,000 Stop the Bleed kits to various locations, enabling public emergency responses to severe bleeding incidents. The city also provides training as part of its Safe Chicago program.

The measles outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter has ended, with no new cases since April 20, following a public health response and vaccination effort.