Ascension is selling nine Illinois hospitals to Prime Healthcare. The deal includes a $250 million investment by Prime, and employees must reapply for jobs. Regulatory approvals are pending, with completion expected by early 2025.

Illinois confirms its first human case of West Nile virus for 2024 in a Cook County resident awaiting CDC confirmation; 33 counties show positive indicators of the virus.

Two Chicago hospitals, Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center, are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report for the 13th consecutive year.

Health officials investigate a gastrointestinal outbreak linked to an Illinois wildlife facility, with 12 reported cases of cryptosporidiosis among volunteers.

The Illinois Advisory Council is reviewing Medicaid financing to improve access to high-cost drugs for conditions like Sickle Cell Disease, to be aligned with upcoming federal initiatives.

Illinois received a federal waiver to enhance Medicaid, introducing holistic services like housing support and re-socialization programs, aiming to improve community health outcomes.

Loyola Medicine and Undue Medical Debt partner to clear over $112 million in medical debt for 60,000 people, focusing on Cook County residents under financial strain.

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.