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Local
4 months ago
Governor expands abortion access with Prairie State Access Fund

Fund is described as a philanthropic public-private partnership.

Sarah Martin
Local
4 months ago
Matlin named Memorial Health Chief Strategy Officer

Matlin will help guide the strategic direction of Memorial, which includes five hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics, behavioral health and home health services across central Illinois.

Jobi Tabb
Local
4 months ago
Tabb named Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Year

Tabb “is widely recognized for treating every patient with respect and dignity.”

Flu shot
Local
4 months ago
Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows

The IDPH classified the state as having “very high” levels of flu, the most since 2009-10.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
4 months ago
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility

The requirements change which recipients must work or volunteer and how often.

The now-closed Sterigenics medical supply sterilization facility is pictured in Willowbrook in 2019. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Local
4 months ago
State permit doesn’t automatically entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court finds

Decision settles conflicting precedent from similar cases.

St. John's Hospital
Local
4 months ago
HSHS St. John’s suffers flooding due to extreme cold weather

The hospital reported “minor flooding due to a frozen sprinkler head on a water pipe” in the main lobby.

rural healthcare
Local
4 months ago
Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts

State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.

Dreamland Park
Local
4 months ago
Springfield park to get major upgrades with state grant funding

The redevelopment will also make Dreamland Park more accessible to residents with disabilities, allowing everyone to enjoy the space.  

Local
4 months ago
Inside the federal nutrition guidelines

UI expert says to remember the guidelines are not tailored to one person.

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