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.

These IL Counties Lead State In Opioid, Fentanyl Deaths: Report

Winnebago and Kankakee counties had the largest number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths per 100,000 residents in the state.

COVID-19 Cases In Illinois Rising Heading Into Fall: IDPH

Although COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low across the state, wastewater samples show a moderate level of new cases around Illinois.

Tiny Turtles Tied To IL Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

"Do not buy small turtles with shells less than 4 inches long," CDC experts warned after 26 people were sickened nationwide.

2 Hospitalized In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Ice Cream Sold In IL

Two people in other states have been hospitalized over packaged "soft serve" ice cream sold in Illinois.

Knee Replacement Patient Ran in St. Jude Relay Three Months Post-Op

Double Knee Replacement Patient Participated in St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Relay Thanks to His Orthopedic Surgeon

Illinois COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down, Bucking National Trend: CDC

Despite a national spike in COVID-19 cases over the summer, Illinois hospitalizations have dropped dramatically from the start of 2023.

21 Illinois Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago were among the top-ranked hospitals in the United States.

Meat Allergy Cases Linked To Tick Bites Growing In IL, CDC Says

See which parts of Illinois have the highest rates of a tick-borne red meat allergy.

27 Rabid Bats Found In Illinois This Year: IDPH Warning

Two years after an Illinois man died of rabies, rabid bats have been found in 14 counties including Will, Cook and Lake.

More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug In IL As Cases Spike: CDC

Health officials have reported that between 11 and 30 cases of the stomach illness in Illinois, up from 1-5 last month, but no deaths.

BelVita Products Sold In IL Recalled; May Contain Peanut Allergen

The breakfast sandwich products were sold in Walmart and Kroger stores across the state and country and are causing peanut allergy illness.

Frozen Fruit Sold At IL Kroger Stores Recalled Over Listeria Fears

The Private Selection frozen fruit products were recalled Wednesday for possible Listeria contamination.

Parasitic Stomach Bug In Illinois Probed By CDC

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 200 cases of the illness in the nation, including 1-5 Illinois cases.

Listeria Concerns Prompt Fruit Recall In IL: Full List Of Products

Frozen fruit that was distributed to retailers including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's in Illinois has been recalled

3 IL Medical Centers Among Best Children’s Hospitals: U.S. News

Lurie Children's Hospital, along with Advocate Children's Hospital and Comer Children's Hospital, received top billing for pediatric care.

Strawberries Sold At IL Walmart Stores Recalled Due To Hepatitis Risk

The recall affects strawberries, mixed fruit sold at Illinois Walmart stores and other frozen fruit sold at Costco in other states.

Illinois Abortion Patients Jump 54 Percent Since Roe V. Wade Ruling

Planned Parenthood of Illinois said women seeking abortions came to Illinois from 34 states and out-of-state patients jumped 18 percent.

26 Salmonella Cases Reported In IL Linked To Bad Beef: IDPH

Health officials have not found the source of the tainted beef but cases are reported in Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake and McHenry counties.

Cases Of Little-Known Respiratory Virus Spike In IL: What To Know

Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked in the Midwest in March and April, and were trending up again in late May.

20 IL Facilities Ranked Among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals

Five hospitals were ranked by Newsweek as being five-star facilities for delivery services while another 15 received a four-star ranking.

Another Death Linked To Eyedrops Recalled In Illinois

Eye infections linked to artificial tears have led to four deaths, as well as four patients who have lost an eye and 14 with vision loss.

CDC Issues Mpox Health Alert, Warns Of Resurgence: What To Know In IL

Earlier this month, a Chicago medical center said it is seeing a spike in cases — higher than anywhere else in the U.S.

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending: Here's What's Next In IL

More than three years later, the federal public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end. Here's what it means for IL.

New IL Hospital Safety Ratings Released: 6 Get 'D' Grade, 29 Get 'A'

Nearly 60 Illinois hospitals and medical centers received above average marks while just one Chicago hospital received a failing grade.

Gold Medal Flour Recalled In U.S., Illinois Due To Salmonella Risk

General Mills recalled certain bags of unbleached and bleached flour that was sold in March in stores due to possible health risks.

Mystery Listeria Outbreak Spreads To Illinois: CDC

The outbreak, which has sent at least 17 people to the hospital, may be more widespread than reported illnesses indicate, the CDC said.

Cumin Sold In Illinois Stores Recalled Because Of Salmonella Risk

The spice, produced by Michigan-based Lipari, has been pulled from shelves in 16 states, including Illinois, after an FDA recall.

Meijer Stores In Illinois Recall Pre-Made Salads Over Listeria Risk

A variety of pre-made salads were prepared in clear plastic containers by the retailer and appear with a Fresh From Meijer sticker.

Abortion Pills Remain Legal In IL After Judge's Ruling, Officials Say

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called a Texas judge's ruling to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone a "dangerous decision."

Lettuce, Salad Recall In Illinois Expanded After Listeriosis Outbreak

Revolution Farms expanded its voluntary recall to include all products sold under its brand name.

Lettuce, Salad Kits Sold In Illinois Recalled Over Listeria Risks

Fourteen different products were recalled over Listeria concerns. Listeria can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections, the FDA said.