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Advocates and patients announced lawsuits against “medical aid in dying” legislation at a news conference in New York. (Photo provided by the Patients Rights Action Fund)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block ‘medical aid in dying’ law in Illinois

The lawsuit seeks to strike down the September-effective law for discrimination.

Pharmacist filling prescription in pharmacy
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete

The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.

school physical
Local
2 weeks ago
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin

Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.

Woman with glasses and a purple cardigan speaking into a microphone in a formal meeting room, gesturing with her other hand.
Local
3 weeks ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements

Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.

UIS
Local
3 weeks ago
New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, speaks on her Medicaid bill on the House floor on May 31, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 weeks ago
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

Roszhart
Local
3 weeks ago
Springfield Memorial Hospital CEO to resign

His last day on the job will be Friday, June 12.

Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue.
Agriculture
3 weeks ago
New World Screwworm raises concerns for livestock producers, but not food safety

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.

Dr. Iam Martin, new head of SIU School of Medicine.
Local
3 weeks ago
New provost, dean, and CEO of SIU School of Medicine named

Dr. Ian Martin will replace Dr. Jerry Kruse, who is retiring.

Rep. Camille Lilly, right, testifies before a House committee for passage of a bill calling for an audit of the federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois. Also testifying were Peter Fotos, left, of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, and John Conrad of the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
3 weeks ago
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy

Bills address operation of federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois.