Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Acting Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi, towards center wearing dark clothing, helps cut the ribbon on the new Lincoln Prairie Trail Bridge.
Local
7 months ago
New bridge opens re-connecting Central Illinois walking and biking paths

The Lincoln Prairie Trail Bridge is open for bikers and walkers alike

State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, speaks to chief of staff Clayton Harris shortly after passing a bill that mandates employers give nursing mothers paid time to pump breast milk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

Measures ensure paid time for pumping breast milk at work; allow nurse midwives to assist with home births

Local
7 months ago
Health Dept: 10 people ill with salmonella, half ate at Mattoon Cracker Barrel

More information about salmonella can be found at the CDC website.

prostate cancer
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Educator: Screening for prostate cancer crucial

Testing at age 40 if there’s family history, age 50-69 and maybe beyond for other men

State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
7 months ago
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts

Measures among dozens to advance as legislative session enters final stretch

Local
7 months ago
IL House votes against heavy metals in baby food

Companies would then have to clearly label how much of each toxic metal is found in their baby food.

Jim Watts, Donor and Government Relations Manager for ImpactLife blood centers, speaks in Springfield Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room.
Local
8 months ago
Blood donations go down during the summer months, but need goes up

Blood drives may be in as short supply as the blood donations themselves

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