CDC Warns Of ‘Extensively Drug Resistant’ Stomach Bug Including In IL

Illinois health officials say that 1,300 cases of shigella are reported each year, but many more cases likely go unreported.

Illinois AG Raoul, Others Sue FDA Over Safety Of Abortion Medication

Kwame Raoul and others filed the suit against the agency over the way the FDA classifies mifepristone despite evidence it is safe for women.

18 Illinois Hospitals Among 250 Best In America: Healthgrades

The hospitals were ranked based on mortality and complication rates as well as each medical center's devotion to specialty care services.

Measles, Other Disease Vaccinations Lag; How Protected Are IL Kids?

More than 91 percent of Illinois kindergartners received vaccinations against various illnesses which is just under the national average.

New Subvariant 'Most Transmissible': What To Know About XBB.1.5 In IL

The new COVID-19 strain represents about 7.5 percent of Midwest cases and has shown up on a very small scale in recent weeks in Illinois.

Geldner Center Offers Noninvasive Treatment for a More Youthful Look

Dr. Peter Geldner is Pioneering Emface and Emsculpt Procedures, the Latest Technologies To Help Patients Look Years Younger

4 Child Flu Deaths Reported In IL, But Cases Dropping

Hospitalizations are down, but state health officials report a high number of flu cases and emergency room visits among children.

FDA Makes It Easier To Get Abortion Pills, Including In Illinois

While some states have limited availability because of laws, Planned Parenthood of Illinois has made abortion pills available by mail.

IL Sen. Duckworth Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Work In Isolation

Tammy Duckworth, who is vaccinated and double boosted, said she is experiencing mild symptoms.

Illinois Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays: CDC

State health officials said that 63 Illinois counties are at elevated COVID-19 community levels and 20,495 people tested positive last week.

Best Hospitals For Maternity Care: 22 IL Hospitals On U.S. News List

A total of 12 hospitals, including the Advocate and Northwestern Medicine groups, were designated as high-performing in maternity services.

Norovirus Outbreak Tied To Illinois Pizzeria

High-touch surfaces were determined to be the vehicle for the outbreak, according to local health authorities.

Flu Cases 'High' In IL As COVID, RSV Illnesses Climb

Illinois flu cases are in the high category as health experts are bracing for a bad winter both for the virus and for RSV cases among kids.

Bird Flu Affects 150 Birds In Illinois In Record U.S. Outbreak: USDA

The state has seen four outbreaks of bird flu and has gone without a death since May compared to more than 15 million bird deaths in Iowa.

Fall Hospital Safety Grades: Which IL Hospitals Got Top Marks

A total of 27 hospitals across Illinois received top marks in the latest hospital rankings while one Chicago hospital got a failing grade.

Best Nursing Homes In IL: 86 Ranked ‘High Performing’ By U.S. News

More than 50 short-term homes and 35 long-term residences for older residents made the list while more than 400 homes were below average.

Deadly Listeria Outbreak In Illinois Linked To Deli Meat, Cheese

Sixteen people have become ill, including at least two in Illinois, and one person in another state has died.

Obamacare Open Enrollment Begins: What You Need To Know In Illinois

Enrollment began Tuesday, and residents can sign up on the state's exchange website. Illinois is one of seven states covering abortion care.

Pediatric ICUs Filling Up As RSV Cases On The Rise In Illinois

RSV is a common respiratory illness that usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can be serious for infants.

Flu Arrives Early, Off To Worrisome Start: The Situation In Illinois

While flu cases are extremely low so far this season, health experts expect to see numbers rise while other health issues are also at play.

As RSV Cases Rise In IL, Experts Warn Of ‘Tridemic’: 5 Things To Know

Chicago-area hospitals have reported a surge in cases involving childhood respiratory issues which has local health officials on high alert.

COVID Outbreak Hits IL Veterans Home Where 36 People Died From Virus

A total of 42 residents and 23 staff members at the state-run facility in LaSalle have tested positive for COVID-19 as part of the outbreak.

FDA Recalls Multiple Dry Shampoos Due To Benzene, Cancer Causing Chemical

The recall includes products made by Dove, Suave and Tresemmé.

COVID Added To CDC Vaccine Schedule, New Strains Hit IL

Illinois Department of Public Health urges parents to get their kids vaccinated and boosted, but it's not a requirement for enrollment.

IL Planned Parenthood Mobile Clinic To Offer Abortion In Red States

The Fairview Heights clinic, whose brick-and-mortar clinic is located across the state line from St. Louis, Missouri, is going on the road.

Pandemic ‘End In Sight’: Here’s How COVID-19 Stands In Illinois

CDC data shows hospitalizations are down, but the seven-day rolling average for deaths is well above numbers from earlier this summer.

Pritzker Lifts Remaining COVID-19 Guidelines For IL Schools, Daycares

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said unvaccinated teachers and staff and childcare workers no longer have to test twice a week based on COVID conditions.

Some Starbucks Coffee Sold In Illinois May Include Shot Of Metal: FDA

The FDA recalled 200 cases of Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot in seven states after some of the bottles were found to contain metal.

8,600 Illinois COVID-19 Hospitalizations Prevented By Vaccines: IDPH

Hospitalizations have been averted over the past four months thanks to shots when nearly 20,000 residents tested positive since Sept. 2.

Listeria Recall In Illinois Over Potentially Tainted Salmon: FDA

Illinois is one of 11 states where packages of Scottish smoked salmon were distributed that are potentially contaminated and cause illness.

New COVID Vaccine Boosters That Target Omicron Available In IL Soon

State officials are expecting 730,000 doses of the bivalent booster that will be available at pharmacies, hospitals and through doctors.

COVID Omicron Boosters Authorized By FDA: What IL Should Know

The CDC must still decide who is eligible for the booster, but doses could be available in Illinois within days.

Free COVID-19 Tests To Be Suspended As IL Cases, Deaths Continue

Illinois residents will only have until Friday to have tests sent to their homes as nearly 25,000 people tested positive and 84 died.

‘Forever Chemicals’ In Illinois Water: New Research Offers Hope

Last year, a study showed more than 100 drinking water supplies in Illinois tested positive for measurable levels of PFAS.

Life Expectancy In Illinois Decreased In 2020 With COVID-19 Deaths

Illinois experienced the eighth-largest decrease in life expectancy among states after the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Polio In The U.S.: How Worried Should Illinois Residents Be?

After a confirmed case of polio in New York, here's what Illinois residents should know.

CDC Eases COVID Restrictions: What Remains In Illinois

Federal health officials’ updated guidelines indicate a significant shift toward pre-pandemic norms.

Reproductive Health, Monkeypox, COVID Challenges For New IDPH Head

Dr. Sameer Vohra takes over as the state's new health director and said it's impossible not to "feel the weight" of ongoing challenges.

25 Illinois Hospitals Are State’s Best: U.S. News

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago head the Illinois list and rank among the country's best.

Planned Parenthood IL Partners With Wisconsin For Abortion Care Access

The partnership will allow women and healthcare providers to cross the border as officials anticipate Illinois abortion traffic to boom.