Illinois adopts American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule, shunning federal recommendations By Lisa Schencker February 5, 2026 at 3:51 p.m. Illinois' adoption of the American Academy of Pediatrics' childhood vaccine schedule is the latest example...
Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food By Jonel Aleccia February 5, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can...
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs By Ali Swenson February 5, 2026 at 9:46 p.m. The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription...
A new chapter, building for Gary’s Brothers’ Keeper homeless shelter By Carole Carlson February 3, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. Surrounded by twin beds inside the men’s shelter, Mayor Eddie Melton announced a $3 million...
Illinois joins World Health Organization network, after Trump administration withdraws from group By Lisa Schencker February 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network is the state’s latest...
Two dead in Chicago from meningococcal disease, with more cases than usual reported By Lisa Schencker January 30, 2026 at 5:47 p.m. In the last two weeks, Chicago has had two deaths and at least seven cases...
Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states By Geoff Mulvihill January 30, 2026 at 4:54 p.m. Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the...
US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says By Mike Stobbe January 29, 2026 at 8:48 a.m. U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American...
IDEM releases updates on efforts to reduce lead, copper exposure in water By Maya Wilkins January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. IDEM annouced that Indiana's water systems have submitted more than 98% of the required lead...
Nurses union stages candlelight vigil outside Chicago VA to honor Alex Pretti: ‘Our job is to protect other people’ By Tess Kenny January 29, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. People gathered outside the Jesse Brown Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Chicago to...