Measles virus illustration
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Why measles vaccines are still vital for community health

Doctor: Rising U.S. cases highlight the importance of MMR vaccination to protect children and communities.

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.
Holiday Guide
2 weeks ago
Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.

Staying healthy when traveling during the holiday season can come down to some simple planning.
Holiday Guide
2 weeks ago
How to stay healthy while traveling for the holidays

Travelers can look to various strategies to stay healthy when taking to the rails, roads or friendly skies this holiday season.

Health Insurance
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Dec. 31

State marketplace gives residents extra time to sign up for coverage starting Jan. 1.

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
1/10 high schoolers admit to binge drinking: IDPH releases first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

The comprehensive report highlights the health and safety impacts of alcohol use, with a focus on youth consumption, traffic fatalities, and more.

flu
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
It’s Flu Season. Find out common symptoms and how to treat them

Feeling sick? Here are some tips from Memorial Health’s, Dr. Anna Richie.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition

Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication.

The Sangamon County Board met Tuesday, December 11.
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
County Board approves sales tax-related referendum for mental health funding

If you spend $100 on items excluding groceries, you would pay an extra 50 cents, if the referendum is approved.

United Way of Central Illinois
Local
3 weeks ago
United Way of Central Illinois addressing key issues

These priorities reflect what residents want most: programs that create lasting change!

A power substation in winter.
Local
3 weeks ago
Commerce Commission says ‘winter disconnection rule’ in effect

Power cannot be disconnected between December 1 and March 31, says the ICC.