As ACA subsidies end, St. John family sees costs go up By Alexandra Kukulka December 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eleanor Walsh and her husband will see an increase of approximately $14,300 in their health...
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know. By Lauren Neergaard December 30, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. A new flu variant is known as “subclade K,” and led to early outbreaks in...
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals By Associated Press December 30, 2025 at 2:47 p.m. The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to...
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 By Jonel Aleccia December 30, 2025 at 11:29 a.m. Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see...
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr. By Ali Swenson December 30, 2025 at 7:50 a.m. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the...
Feds to award Illinois $193M next year for rural health care as part of Big Beautiful Bill Act, as state braces for Medicaid cuts. By Lisa Schencker December 29, 2025 at 6:42 p.m. The federal government is awarding Illinois $193 million next year to support rural health care...
Oak Lawn library offers teens a place to slow down and destress over the holidays By Janice Neumann December 29, 2025 at 2:17 p.m. Teen Self Care Slow Down at the Oak Lawn Library sometimes involves "turning off quiet...
Illinois attorney general ends year filled with lawsuits against the Trump administration with one more challenge By Olivia Olander December 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois has joined 57 lawsuits against Donald Trump's administration since his term began in January....
Wellness Room at Stagg High School offers students ‘quiet space to retreat and refocus’ By Melinda Moore December 24, 2025 at 12:04 p.m. The new Wellness Room at Stagg High School in Palos Hills is a dedicated space...
Illinois joins states suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care By Ali Swenson December 24, 2025 at 7:23 a.m. A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued over a declaration that...