Strict New Limits On Water Chemicals Announced: See IL Impacts

Utility groups warn the rules will cost tens of billions of dollars each, with the burden hitting small communities the hardest.

Eclipse Glasses Recall: IDPH Warns Illinois Residents To Check Glasses

Some glasses sold on Amazon and at local stores have been recalled.

Hyper-Sexualized 'Zombie Cicadas' May Spread STDs In IL Emergence

Illinois is going to be noisier than usual this summer with the emergence of periodical cicadas, some possibly infected with a fungus.

Distinctive Dermatology Introduces Technology to Reverse Aging

“Hello Spring” Event scheduled for April 11

‘Prolonged And Intense’ Allergy Season Forecast For IL

The allergy season will be a "nasty one" for large parts of the country, including the Midwest, according to AccuWeather.

Measles Reported In IL, 16 Other States In Global Uptick: CDC Advisory

The 58 cases reported as of last week are equal to all cases reported in 2023, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Allergy Season Ramps Up Early In IL, But Switch To La Niña Offers Hope

Climate experts say the early start to the allergy season is more evidence of warmer winters that come with climate change.

33 IL Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Two hospitals in the state received awards for both safety and experience.

4 Venomous Snakes In Illinois That May Join Your Walks, Jogs Or Hikes

Fangs for the memories: here are various venomous visitors set for their spring debut across Illinois.

Ticks Out Early In IL (You Can Thank A Mild El Niño Winter For That)

The emergence of ticks, carriers of Lyme disease, babesiosis and other diseases, is usually a mid-spring occurrence.

Excessive Alcohol Deaths Surged In IL During Pandemic, CDC Says

CDC data shows that in Illinois, 1,508 people died of causes that were 100 percent alcohol-attributable in 2021-22.

20 IL Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The World: Report

The researchers evaluated 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries, and these 20 Illinois hospitals are among the best.

16 IL Cases Linked To Lead In Applesauce Pouches: IDPH

Illinois is one of 44 states with cases linked to reports of elevated lead levels in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches.

COVID Isolation Guidelines Changing, Reports Say: What It Means In IL

The CDC reportedly plans to ease its five-day isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19. Here’s what to know in Illinois.

Syphilis Rates Up In IL, Along With The Rest Of The Country

Illinois also currently ranks ninth in the U.S. in chlamydia cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Raw Ground Beef Produced In IL Recalled For Possible E. Coli: Feds

Nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef that was processed at a Coal City meat manufacturer has been recalled due to E coli contamination.

Illinois' Best Hospitals For 2023: See Full List

Several local and regional hospitals and medical facilities around the state received high national marks for service to their patients.

New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In IL

COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 22 percent in Illinois, prompting health officials to advise medical facilities to step up mitigations.

IL Hospitals Urged To 'Step Up' Mitigations As Viruses Spike: IDPH

State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider mask recommendations as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in recent weeks.

Lead In Applesauce In IL Recall May Have Been Intentional: Report

Illinois is one of 22 states where officials believe contaminated pouches of cinnamon applesauce may be causing high blood levels in kids.

Health & Safety Physician Urges Americans to Prepare for "Tripledemic"

Dr. David Fletcher, Medical Director for SafeWorks Illinois says White Lung Disease and Triple Threat of Viruses Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly

IL COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surging Ahead Of Holidays: IDPH

A total of 44 counties are at elevated risk levels and 5 are at high risk after 1,039 new hospitalizations were reported over the past week.

Fruit Recall Expands As Salmonella Cases Increase: See IL Impact

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has sickened 117 people nationwide, including six in Illinois, and left two people dead across 34 states.

16 IL Hospitals Named Among ‘Best’ For Maternity Care In New Report

Among the 26 Illinois hospitals that were recognized for providing quality maternity care for patients, 16 were considered best-performing.

Fruit Tainted With Listeria Sold At IL Stores Sickens 11; 1 Death

A listeria outbreak linked to three fruits were sold at stores nationwide, including at Illinois Walmart and Aldi locations.

Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Recalled In IL That Killed 1, Sickened 11

Eleven people have gotten sick, including an Illinois resident, and one person has died due to contaminated fruit distributed by HMC Farms.

Flu Arrives In Time For Thanksgiving: What To Know About IL Activity

Flu rates have spiked in seven states, but cases remain low in Illinois, where state health officials continue to monitor the virus locally.

Illinois In Lower Half Of Most Overweight States In U.S.: New Study

The state ranked 32nd overall in obesity among its residents and ranked 17th when it comes to residents who are the most fit.

Vaccine Exemptions Reach All-Time High: See Illinois Data

Exemptions in Illinois increased by around 2 percent for the state's more than 135,000 kindergarten students.

Cantaloupes Sold In IL Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

Certain types of Malichita melons sold in Illinois and several other states and Canada are being recalled due to salmonella concerns.

10 IL Counties In Medium Risk Category For COVID Hospitalizations: CDC

Two counties saw 800 percent increases in hospitalizations over the past week as residents are being asked to use increased caution.

Infant Mortality Rate Rises For 1st Time In 20 Years: See IL Data

Illinois bucked a national trend and saw a slight drop in its infant mortality rate with almost 4,000 fewer deaths in 2022 than in 2021.

These Are The Best Hospitals In Illinois, Newsweek Says In New List

See which Illinois hospitals made the cut for Newsweek's recent roundup of America's Best-in-State Hospitals.

Kabir Center for Health Unveils New Tech During Reopening on Oct. 19

Dr. Amyas Kabir Pioneers Two Revolutionary Procedures to Build and Strengthen Muscles.

Flu, COVID-19 And RSV Vaccinations: What IL Residents Need To Know

With winter coming, health officials fear that residents going through "shot fatigue" may be slower to get vaccinated for illnesses.

Mosquito-Borne Dengue Fever Cases On The Rise: What To Know In IL

Health officials report that so far in 2023, 19 Illinois residents have tested positive for the mosquito-borne fever that includes nausea.

Blood Shortage Could Force Rationing At IL Hospitals: Blood Supplier

The Red Cross says blood donations have dropped 25 percent since August and an Aurora blood center says its supply is the lowest in a year.

Free Covid Tests To Be Mailed By US Government: How To Order In IL

The Biden Administration is bringing back free, at-home COVID-19 tests amid rising hospitalizations nationwide.

COVID-19 Booster Reportedly Coming Soon; What To Know In IL

Illinois health officials said wastewater surveillance is detecting rising levels of COVID-19 across the state.

Frozen Chicken Sold In Illinois May Contain Plastic: FDA

Some Banquet chicken strip dinners found in the frozen section of some Illinois stores have been recalled by federal food officials.