Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency
The Tribune and the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute examined how Illinois, Chicago and Cook...
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Judge plans to appoint receiver to take control of West Suburban and Weiss hospitals
A Cook County judge plans to place West Suburban and Weiss Memorial hospitals in the...
Illinois issues flu, COVID-19, RSV vaccine guidance, amid confusion over federal recommendations
Illinois is issuing its own guidance about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations for this fall...
Chicago public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Chicago officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Union Station after someone with...
Federal judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical-aid-in-dying law from taking effect Saturday
Two disabled patients and disability and patients’ rights organizations sued to block the End-of-Life Options...
Bremen District 228 students get an early look at careers in healthcare through Cook County program
Students from Bremen School District 228 joined the Cook County Department of Public Health’s Community...
Second measles case of the year reported in Kane County, health department says
Another measles case has been reported in Kane County, the Kane County Health Department said...
Weiss Memorial Hospital loses Illinois hospital license in latest blow to reopening hopes
Weiss Memorial Hospital has lost its Illinois hospital license, even as its owners and community...
An appeals court is considering a push to restrict most common abortion method: mifepristone
A panel of federal judges heard arguments Wednesday over whether prescribing rules should be tightened...
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported...