Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns sue Illinois to block medical aid-in-dying law ahead of Sept. 12 start By Jeremy Gorner September 3, 2026 at 7:16 p.m. Illinois joined at least 10 other states and Washington, D.C., in permitting a law that...
Two Aurora residents confirmed to have West Nile virus, Kane County Health Department says By Molly Morrow September 4, 2026 at 7:20 p.m. The two human cases are the first Kane County has seen so far in the...
More than 400 nurses at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago go on one-day strike By Lisa Schencker September 3, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. Nurses at several Chicago-area hospitals owned by Prime Healthcare took action against their employer with...
UChicago Medicine announces two new residency programs at Ingalls By Elena Tittel September 2, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. The University of Chicago Medicine launched two medical residency programs at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in...
Illinois health officials responding to measles outbreak in Douglas County By Lisa Schencker September 2, 2026 at 2:04 p.m. There have been at least four confirmed, linked cases of measles in Douglas County, according...
Batavia considering expanding telehealth program for employees to all city residents, for $9 a month By Molly Morrow September 2, 2026 at 9:49 a.m. The program would allow residents to pay an additional $9 on their city utility bill...
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion By Lauren Neergaard September 2, 2026 at 9:16 a.m. Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this...
Column: Measles makes the case for locating proof of vaccination By Denise Crosby September 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. That little childhood vaccination card you tucked away might suddenly become very important.
Lead exposure, lost history and a runaround: How changes to the Wacker House go beyond a preservation fight By Tess Kenny September 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. For years, an Old Town homeowner has been making unlawful alterations to his property —...
State Rep. Harris pushes for Medicaid coverage protection after storm By Maya Wilkins September 1, 2026 at 4:14 p.m. Indiana Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, said he wants the state to “take immediate steps”...