UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating By Tom Murphy July 24, 2025 at 5:06 p.m. UnitedHealth Group says it is cooperating with federal criminal and civil investigations involving its market-leading...
The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows By Associated Press July 24, 2025 at 8:05 a.m. The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less...
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces $40 million to upgrade Chicago’s homeless shelters By Rebecca Johnson July 23, 2025 at 6:09 p.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services called it the “largest...
What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death By Associated Press July 23, 2025 at 10:36 a.m. Ozzy Osbourne died this week, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease. Here’s...
Planned Parenthood of Illinois names new CEO as it faces loss of Medicaid funds By Lisa Schencker July 23, 2025 at 5:13 p.m. Adrienne White-Faines will be the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois starting...
Groups that support LGBTQ+ individuals brace for funding cuts that could affect HIV care, prevention By Katherine Weaver July 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose...
Oak Lawn native channels personal experiences to help heal people through art By Janice Neumann July 22, 2025 at 2:39 p.m. Eric Dean Spruth, who struggled with an undiagnosed learning disability until college, brings art therapy...
Crown Point unveils Mobile Sensory Hub By Anna Ortiz July 22, 2025 at 1:51 p.m. The City of Crown Point opened the doors of its brand new Mobile Sensory Hub...
Billy Joel says he’s ‘OK’ and not ‘deathly ill’ after receiving brain disorder diagnosis By Maria Sherman July 21, 2025 at 3:25 p.m. Singer Billy Joel canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being...
In the wake of SNAP cuts, feeding hungry Illinoisans falls more than ever on food pantries By Sophie Levenson July 21, 2025 at 10:23 a.m. As food prices increase and benefits diminish, nonprofits have to pick up the slack.