Health & Wellness
14 hours ago
New public health laws set to take effect in 2026

Maternal health and overdoses are among the areas covered.

Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Memorial Health and HSHS impose temporary visitor restrictions

Respiratory illness spikes cause HSHS and Memorial Health to restrict visitor rules for a short time.

A screenshot of a video taken by the Wells family after Mercedes Wells gave birth to a baby, following being discharged from a hospital.
Health & Wellness
3 days ago
Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform

Kelly’s health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 days ago
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU

Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
5 days ago
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026

From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.

Flu
Health & Wellness
5 days ago
Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases

“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”

Melanie Barnard "shops" for presents in "Santa's Workshop" at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Barnard's son Stuart is recovering there after recent surgery.
Health & Wellness
7 days ago
Santa’s elves make Christmas special for patients of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

‘Santa’s Workshop’ is made possible through toy drives and Springfield’s McGraw family.

alcohol abuse
Local
1 week ago
Liver disease among causes of alcohol-related deaths in parts of Illinois

One section of the state seems to have a dubious honor.

Children's respiratory health
Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Ways to keep your children healthy this flu season

Preventative measures, over the counter treatments, and keeping things clean could be your best bet against illness.

IL State News
2 weeks ago
IDPH releases its first ever alcohol use report

Data has been collected by the Department of Public Health on the percentages of alcohol consumption in Illinois.

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