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2 months ago
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America’s Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

Skin cancer detection
Local
2 months ago
Free skin cancer screenings coming to Springfield

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but health experts say it is also one of the most preventable.

Stress
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
You may not be able to eliminate stress, but you can work to contain it

Dr. Nicole Florence, medical director and bariatrician at the Memorial Wellness Center, says cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in how the body responds to challenges.

Rock for Mental Health
Local
2 months ago
‘Rock for Mental Health’ concert this Sunday

Damm says music can be a powerful outlet for mental well-being.

State Sen. Adriene Johnson talks to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action lobbyist Michael Zirir during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
2 months ago
Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

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Local
2 months ago
Costs of long-term care and senior living in Illinois

A Place for Mom reports on the costs of senior living in Illinois for 2026

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Bill: No PFAS in makeup

Bill targets eleven “forever chemicals.”

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Donate Life Month: Pass along your organs

Memorial nurse manager says one donor can save eight lives.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Medicaid cuts worry local experts

This panel spoke to Citizens Club of Springfield.

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Local
2 months ago
Lawmaker’s diagnosis: autism

Rep. Stava’s announcement comes during Neurodivergent Appreciation Month.

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