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Health & Wellness
8 months ago
A BEACON of hope

Fire chief: “It’s a practical, common-sense solution to make our city safer and our response more effective.”

Ann Gillespie, a former state senator who is now the state’s insurance department director, is pictured at a news conference with Gov. JB Pritzker and others in 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate

Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Spotlight on stroke awareness: BEFAST

Recognizing a stroke early can save a life.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner, in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California’s Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ JB Pritzker and Maryland’s Moore.

Agriculture
9 months ago
SNAP changes leave a bitter taste

Advocate says the “Big Beautiful Bill” shifts major costs to the state.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Turner invites local residents to attend a Senior Resource Fair

connect directly with service and health care providers

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services

“This will obviously cost us more,” Sabo said. “But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that.”

Sangamon Valley Trail extension dedicated in Menard County
Lifestyle
9 months ago
Sangamon Valley Trail extension dedicated in Menard County

The new segment extends north from Sangamon County. 

Tracey Ambrose is the "Portrait of Hope" for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is October 12th

Walk to raise awareness, unite communities, and contribute to life-saving research and programs.

DePaul University, Chicago
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

DePaul, a Catholic school in Chicago, prohibits distribution of any kind of birth control on its campus.

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