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State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 month ago
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance

The measure takes advantage of ACA abortion coverage.

Before rushing to request antibiotics, Dr. Viotto recommends starting with over-the-counter antihistamines like Zyrtec, Allegra, or Claritin, or utilizing nasal sprays such as Flonase.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Change from Winter to Spring means change in possible sickness

A true sinus infection, which is typically viral and lasts about ten days, is usually distinguished by more severe symptoms, including intense sinus pressure, fevers, and headaches.

The Master's in Public Health Epidemiology class at a health fair in Crown Plaza hotel Friday, March 27, 2026. The students were passing out radon home detection kits to attendees and talking about the dangers of radon exposure.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
UIS prof, students help Sangamon County learn about dangers of radon

“Unlike carbon monoxide where you might have a detector in your home, there is no detector that’s universally appreciated by people to be checking radon levels,” Madrigal said during an interview.

Blue pinwheels were placed at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Local
1 month ago
Springfield marks Child Abuse Prevention Month

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher issued an official proclamation for the month but expressed a desire for a future where such awareness campaigns are no longer necessary.

The Ronald McDonald House on 7th Street in Springfield.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Springfield Ronald McDonald House marks decades of comfort for families

Staff say moments like celebrating a child’s release from the NICU are what make their work so meaningful.

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association, spoke at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital Wednesday.
Local
1 month ago
AMA president speaks in Springfield, praises Children’s Hospital

Mukkamala said he was particularly moved by the hospital’s role as a regional anchor.

The 700,000 square-foot Amazon fulfillment is one of several in the area south of Joliet. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Matias Castilho)
IL State News
1 month ago
Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline

The proposal aimed to curb pollution from Illinois’ more than 2,400 warehouses.

Local
1 month ago
CWLP: Our water tastes good!

CWLP wins award in regional water competition.

Easter dinner
Food Scene
2 months ago
Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how

Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you.