Several Chicago-area suburbs have been labeled "high-risk" for lead poisoning in children, health officials said Thursday.

And newer challenges, such as cyberattacks and changing health care policy under an incoming Donald Trump presidency, present new potential threats. Here’s a look at the top four challenges ...

According to the nonpartisan health policy research organization KFF, federal Medicaid spending in Illinois is expected to be ...

FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges. Posted: October 29, 2024 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of ZIP codes required to test for lead to include 180 new ZIP ...

Joining the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact offers a solution to Illinois’ growing nurse shortage, but certain special ...

Illinois is bolstering its public health infrastructure to meet future challenges. ... explains Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Global. Population Health. By ...

Illinois Gov. Jay Pritzker has signed a bill that will establish a broad new framework for pharmacy benefit manager ...

CHICAGO — Brian Duncan, an Ogle County farmer, has led the charge for the last two years in trying to find an affordable health care option for Illinois Farmer Bureau members. At the annual ...

Southern Illinois mayors, lawmakers discuss challenges facing communities. By HEREMIAH HATCHER; Jun 18, 2025 Jun 18, ... education and healthcare were topics of discussion.