LLCC Commons
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Lincoln Land Community College receives mental health funding

The Illinois Community College Board has allocated more than $3.6 million in funding to 32 institutions in 2025.

Dr. Yanni
Business
8 months ago
Dr. Leanne Yanni named President and CEO of HSHS Illinois Physician Enterprise

Dr. Yanni will oversee HSHS Medical Group, Prairie Cardiovascular, Physician Clinical Integration Network, HSHS ACO and Prairie Education & Research Cooperative.

Illinois Sen. Dan McConchie
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Next for senator: seeking more access for disabled

McConchie served two years as minority leader

Education
8 months ago
UI Cancer Center explores link between drinking, cancer

Not just moderate-heavy drinkers at risk

Planned Parenthood sign
Local
8 months ago
Planned Parenthood expanding service in Springfield, closing other clinics

Since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, PPIL reports a 47% increase in overall abortion care patients and an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Sangamon County voters to decide on 708 Mental Health Board and tax levy

The proposed tax levy to fund the mental health board’s work could be as high as 0.15%, though the county board could set a lower rate.

Heart rhythm strip
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
UIC Research: Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism

Obesity is far more than a weight issue – it fundamentally alters the body’s biochemistry.

MARIJUANA
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Endometriosis and orgasmic disorder added to Illinois medical cannabis list

IDPH has approved four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment: endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder.

woman outside in the cold
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter

Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures – can affect the heart, the brain and other vital organs.

St. John's Hospital
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
HSHS St. John’s Hospital implements visitor restrictions

Only two visitors are allowed per patient at a time, and visitors must be 18 or older.

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