148 Illinois Nursing Homes Make U.S. News ‘Best’ Ratings

U.S. News & World Report released its new ratings for the best nursing homes in 2019-20 on Tuesday.

Popular Apples Recalled In Illinois Over Listeria Fears

The recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples.

2nd IL Vaping-Related Death: Patient Dies After Lung Injury

This news comes just two months after another person died after being hospitalized with respiratory illness linked to vaping, IDPH reported.

Walmart Salmonella Recall In IL: 6,000 Pounds Of Frozen Meat

The recall was announced after a third-party cold storage facility inadvertently shipped the meat products into stores.

Taco Bell Beef Shipped To Illinois May Contain Metal Shavings

2.3 million pound of beef sent to 21 states, including Illinois, may be contaminated with metal shavings.

Warning: CDC On Outbreak Of Vaping-Related Diseases In Illinois

The CDC recently updated its investigation on an outbreak of diseases associated with e-cigarettes and has some ominous developments.

14 Illinois Salmonella Cases Linked To Pig Ears: CDC

Recalls include treats sold by Pet Supplies Plus. The outbreak has hospitalized 33 nationwide and sickened 143 people, including 26 kids.

Death Linked To Vaping: IL Patient With Respiratory Illness Dies

A patient hospitalized with severe respiratory illness after vaping has died, Illinois health officials said.

Vaping Hospitalizes 9 With Severe Breathing Problems In Illinois

Illinois health officials said 9 young people were hospitalized after vaping, weeks after 8 teens in Wisconsin suffered severe lung damage.

Illinois' Best Hospitals: Latest U.S. News Rankings

New U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2019-20 identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Walmart Taco Seasoning Recalled In IL Over Salmonella Fears

The seasonings, which contain cumin powder that is part of a separate recall, were sold nationwide.

Opioid Crisis: 1.9 Billion Pain Pills Flooded Illinois In 7 Years

A government database published by The Washington Post shows that 76 billion pills were distributed nationwide between 2006-2012.

Black Pharmacists Are Helping Close A Cultural Health Care Divide

How black pharmacists are helping fill a void for African American patients seeking medical care.

Illinois Salmonella Cases Possibly Linked To Pig Ear Dog Treats

The pet treats have been linked to 45 reports of illness across 13 states, including Illinois.

Trader Joe's Veggies Recalled For Listeria Risk In Illinois

Vegetables sold at various retailers across the country, including in Illinois, have been recalled for potential listeria contamination.

Diarrhea Cases Caused By ‘Poop Water’ In Illinois Pools: Report

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows an uptick in crypto parasites in public swimming pools and water parks. See how to

With New Reports Of Measles In Chicago, IDPH Takes Action

The department of public health said an individual with measles may have exposed others to the illness at multiple locations in Chicago.

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Calls For Health Emergency As Dangerous IL 'Superbug' Cases Spike

A top US lawmaker wants a health emergency declared now that cases of the drug-resistant fungal infection have risen in IL and elsewhere.

E.Coli-Tainted Ground Beef Sickens 177 In IL, 9 Other States

Two companies are recalling thousands of pounds of raw ground beef products after 177 people became infected with a strain of E. coli.

Potentially Deadly 'Kissing Bug' Reported In Illinois

The “kissing bug,” which can transmit fatal Chagas disease, reported in Illinois, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns.

Measles In Illinois Add To Highest Rate Since Disease Eradication

Federal officials issue stern warnings about the need for vaccines as measles cases in Illinois, nationwide continue to climb.

How Likely Illinois Is To See A Doctor Shortage

The Senior List ranked each state’s chances to see a physician shortfall. Here’s what they found for Illinois.

13 Illinois Communities Among Country’s Healthiest: U.S. News

Several communities in Illinois are among the 500 healthiest in the U.S., new rankings say.

Salmonella-Tainted Tuna Recalled In Illinois

Jensen Tuna is voluntarily recalling frozen ground tuna that was sent to at least eight states.

Illinois Measles: 7 Cases Now Reported Among Over 450 Nationwide

The number of measles cases reported in 2019 is already the second highest in 10 years.

How To Avoid Tick Bites, Lyme Disease In Illinois

Only a few species of ticks bite and transmit diseases. Here’s where they’re found and how to prevent them.

144 Cases Of Dangerous 'Superbug' Confirmed In Illinois: CDC

Illinois has 144 of the 587 confirmed cases of the drug-resistant fungal infection the CDC calls a "global health threat."

Scammers Targeting Elderly In Illinois: Top Scams To Watch For

Con artists are targeting aging residents across America with scare tactics in a multi-million-dollar fraud industry.

Plastic-Tainted Beef Sent To Schools In Illinois, Nationwide

AdvancePierre Foods recalls about 20,000 pounds of meat after soft purple plastic was found in ready-to-eat beef patties shipped to schools.

Illinois Hospital Makes Newsweek’s List Of ‘World’s Best’

The rankings from Newsweek evaluate the best hospitals in 11 countries, including the U.S.

Is There A Meth Lab Near You? See Illinois Map

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration tracks addresses where meth labs have been busted. Nearly 1,000 of them were in Illinois.

Salmonella Outbreak Leads To Illinois Ground Turkey Recall

Butterball is recalling ground turkey sold nationwide after Salmonella sickens people in two states.

See How Rising STD Rates Have Affected Illinois

A new analysis of CDC data shows which states and counties are the most affected by STDs.

More Illinoisans Than Ever Dying From Drugs, Suicide: Report

A new report finds that deaths from these three causes has been increasing since 1999.

Possible Measles Exposure At Midway Airport, Delnor Hospital

The Illinois Department of Public Health detailed when exposure may have occurred at both locations.

Illinois Hepatitis A Outbreak: 44 Cases Reported

The individuals infected range in age from 20 to 63 years old.

Here Are 13 Illinois Hospitals Ranked Among America’s Best

The list from Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, the top 100 and the top 250 hospitals in America, including several in Illinois.

Trump’s Plan To End HIV Epidemic Would Target Illinois

Federal health officials plan to target communities where more than 50 percent of new HIV diagnoses occur.

Illinois Among Worst For Nursing Home Care: Report

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is among the hardest decisions you’ll ever make. Here’s how nursing homes in Illinois stack up.