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.

4 Illinois Hospitals Among America’s Best: Money

Four Illinois hospitals made the Money/Leapfrog Group list of the 148 best in the nation.

Illinois Woman's Estate Sues Florida Creamery Over Listeria Death

Mary Billman died in January and is the only person to die from a suspected outbreak of listeria linked to a Florida ice cream maker.

Illinois Resident Dies Of Listeria Amid Outbreak With Unknown Source

So far, 23 people have reported illnesses, with 22 hospitalized across the U.S., according to health officials.

Illinois Ranks Third Nationally With 46 Confirmed Monkeypox Cases: CDC

The state, which has seen cases in Chicago and in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will counties, trails only California and New York in caseloads.

Hot Car Deaths In Illinois: What Parents Need To Know

From 1998 through 2021, 16 children age 14 and younger in the state have died of vehicular heatstroke.

Positive West Nile Virus Batches Detected In 7 Illinois Counties: IDPH

State health officials have not reported any human cases so far after 64 people were reported infected last year and five people died.

34 Illinois Counties Rank Among Nation's Healthiest: U.S. News Report

A new environmental category shows health risks from natural disasters among ethnic groups and communities.

COVID-19 Shots For Kids As Young As 6 Months Available In IL This Week

The shots will be available at Walgreens, community clinics, and other locations as soon as June 25 after the FDA authorized the vaccines.

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See Illinois Impacts

"Forever chemicals" were found in the water supply in cities around Illinois. In April, Illinois AG Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against 3M.

10 Monkeypox Cases In Illinois: IDPH

That includes nine cases in Chicago and one in DuPage County.

3 Illinois Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

Lurie Children's Hospital and Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago and Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn all received high marks.

Algae Deadly To Dogs, Toxic To People May Be Back In Illinois Lakes

“If pets experience symptoms that may be the result of exposure, contact a veterinarian immediately,” the state health department said.

Chicago Man Has First Probable Illinois Case Of Monkeypox: IDPH

The man recently returned from a trip to Europe and shows signs of the rare illness after being tested. He is one of 19 known U.S. cases.

Jewel-Osco Reinstates Employee Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19 Case Surge

The Illinois grocery chain cited 15 counties being in the "high" community category for it requiring store workers and vendors to mask up.

10,000 Illinois Lives Could Have Been Saved With COVID Vaccines: Study

While 69 percent of Illinoisans are fully vaccinated, the study shows that nearly 10,200 lives could have been saved with COVID-19 shots.

Hepatitis Outbreak Linked To Strawberries At These IL Stores

Strawberries were sold at stores including Aldi, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

Severe Hepatitis In Children: 9 Possible Cases In Illinois

Authorities are investigating nine possible cases of severe hepatitis in Illinois children, up from three last month​, officials said.

Abortion Pill Now Available Through The Mail To Illinois Residents

Planned Parenthood has started distributing the medication by mail after previous FDA rules required patients to pick it up in person.

Monkeypox Spreads In U.S.: What Illinois Residents Need To Know

Monkeypox, which was first detected in Illinois in 2003, has been found in the United States again. Here's what you need to know.

Jif Peanut Butter Recall: Salmonella Case Reported In Illinois

Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled. One illness linked to the tainted peanut butter has been reported in Illinois.

What Is Monkeypox: What Illinois Residents Need To Know

In 2003, Illinois was the site of the first human case in the U.S., spread by prairie dogs sold in Villa Park.

New Behavioral Health Administration Aims To Make Care Accessible, Affordable

Behavioral Health Commissioner Dr. Morgan Medlock said people need a “front door” to access mental health care within their means.

Illinois Kids Ages 5-11 Could Soon Be Eligible For COVID-19 Booster

The Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer booster shots for children Tuesday as new cases of COVID-19 tick up around the U.S.

40K New Illinois COVID Cases, 45 Deaths, More Counties At Medium Risk

A total of 23 Illinois counties are at the medium level, while new confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 62 percent over the past two weeks.

Illinois Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst

A total of 34 hospitals across Illinois received top grades, and one got an F in Leapfrog's ranking based on care during the pandemic.

Baby Formula Shortage Causes Illinois Parents To Scramble

Here are five things Illinois parents need to know as retailers continue to limit baby formula purchases.

Severe Hepatitis In Children: What Illinois Parents Need To Know

Illinois is one of 10 states where children have been diagnosed with severe cases of hepatitis, which involves inflammation of the liver.

Pritzker Issues COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation Through End Of May

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued the proclamation as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise and masks remain optional around Illinois.

Severe Hepatitis In Children: 3 Possible Cases Found In Illinois

State health officials believe two cases involve young patients in the Chicago suburbs, while the third involves a western Illinois patient.

Ground Beef Sold In Illinois Recalled Over E. Coli Risk

More than 120,000 pounds of the potentially tainted beef was shipped to food service companies and retailers in states including Illinois.

Mask Mandate In Illinois Medical Facilities To Remain For Now: Report

Gov. Pritzker's office said there are no plans to lift requirements in doctor's offices, hospitals and other places as COVID-19 cases rise.

IL Residents Shouldn't Use Bird Feeders, Baths Due To Avian Flu: DNR

State officials recommend that residents avoid offering bird feed and birdbaths until May 31 due to a nationwide spread of the avian flu.

Salmonella-Tainted Zucchini Sold at Illinois Walmart Stores Recalled

The Food and Drug Administration said no illnesses from the tainted squash have been reported thus far but customers should be on alert.

Gov. Pritzker Lifts Illinois Mask Mandate For Public Transit, Airports

The governor said he's changing an existing executive order in response to a Florida judge overturning a CDC mandate for air travelers.

Masks Still Required On Chicago Transit Despite Overturned CDC Mandate

Customers using CTA, Metra and Pace will still be required to mask up, while South Shore trains and ride-share options have lifted mandates.

New Illinois COVID-19 Cases Jump By 30 Percent Past Week: IDPH

State health officials reported 14,049 new cases and 45 new deaths across Illinois since April 8, while 454 people were hospitalized.

CVS, Target Latest IL Stores Limiting Baby Formula Purchases

Walgreens announced earlier this week it is limiting purchases to three units of infant and toddler formula amid a shortage.

IDPH Will No Longer Track Daily COVID-19 Cases, Test Positivity Rates

Health officials will report weekly case data per 100,000 residents and will continue to track state hospitalizations and vaccination data.

Fentanyl Crisis In Illinois: Overdose Deaths Increase Statewide

Deaths from synthetic opioids are up 2,736 percent since 2013 in Illinois. Here's what lawmakers are doing to curb fentanyl deaths.