Proposed cuts to housing-first programs would be ‘going back like 30 years,’ advocates warn By Madeline King February 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The Trump administration seeks to scale back funding to permanent housing for the homeless. Advocates...
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients By Geoff Mulvihill February 13, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. President Donald Trump’s administration cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who...
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration cuts to health care grants in Illinois, other states By Lisa Schencker February 13, 2026 at 1:46 p.m. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting more than $600 million...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding. By Ali Swenson February 12, 2026 at 11:49 a.m. Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in to lead the U.S. Department of Health...
Conagra ordered to pay $25 million in lawsuit alleging Pam cooking spray caused lung disease By Robert Channick February 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The verdict found that Conagra did not adequately warn consumers about the potential dangers of...
Billionaire Neil Bluhm donating another $50 million to Northwestern for heart care By Lisa Schencker February 10, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. With the new gift, Bluhm will have donated $135 million over the last two decades...
‘Take the vaccine, please,’ a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise By Matt Brown February 8, 2026 at 3:11 p.m. A leading U.S. health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles...
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns By Ali Swenson February 7, 2026 at 5:52 p.m. President Donald Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from...
Judge rules Trump administration can’t withhold child care and social service funds to Illinois and 4 other states By Geoff Mulvihill February 6, 2026 at 7:09 p.m. A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must keep funds flowing to...
Longtime Christ hospital nurse Lea Good lauded at Bears game as Advocate Nurse of the Year By C.R. Walker February 6, 2026 at 1:24 p.m. It’s been over 40 years since the Bears last won the Super Bowl, dominating New...