The IDPH has submitted the finalized State Health Improvement Plan and State Health Assessment to the Illinois General Assembly, outlining Healthy Illinois 2028 to enhance residents' health and wellbeing.

Chicago hospitals ramp up mask mandates in response to increasing flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases, with Rush requiring masks in patient areas, following Cook County Health's lead.

Illinois health officials warn of a spike in respiratory illnesses, urging precautions like masking and hand hygiene to prevent further spread and hospitalizations.

Illinois health authorities warn of concurrent seasonal illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, and urge the public to take precautions during the holidays.

A Pilsen migrant shelter in Chicago experiences a surge in illness, leading to the hospitalization of four children and a woman, amid concerns over conditions following a child's death.

Health officials warn of a 'tripledemic' of COVID-19, flu, and RSV, stressing vaccinations as hospitalizations rise and Chicago reports low COVID shot uptake.

Illinois matches Maine with a 90% Medicaid renewal rate, the highest in the nation, due to effective planning and a comprehensive campaign to inform enrollees about the renewal process.

The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends healthcare facilities to adopt increased mask use and screening to combat a surge in respiratory viruses including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul proposes an agreed order in a legal case over crisis pregnancy centers while affirming his commitment to protecting reproductive health services.

IDHS intensifies COVID-19 measures at developmental centers due to a case surge, implementing rigorous testing and enhanced sanitation, while maintaining essential care for residents and staff.

The IDPH reports a surge in respiratory illnesses in Illinois, putting pressure on hospitals, with the launch of a new disease dashboard and health measures emphasized.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with others, urges HHS to ensure state licensing for housing unaccompanied immigrant children, aiming to enhance their welfare and access to services.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 20 attorneys general submitted an amicus brief supporting transgender Americans' rights to Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care in the case Dekker v. Weida.