
A new face is stepping into the top leadership role at St. John’s Hospital. Hospital Sisters Health System has named Brian Brennan as the new president and CEO of the hospital as well as the HSHS Central Illinois Market.

Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

Health officials remind residents to check their vaccinations.

There are over 100,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list.

Lone star ticks, once considered a Southern problem, have now expanded into the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest.

Sandburg Elementary has lowest vaccination rate among District 186 schools, according to IDPH data. See vaccination rates of schools throughout the state.

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Salvation Army of Springfield feeds hundreds of […]

LaPointe says navigating the available resources can be confusing and frustrating especially for someone already in need of help.

Need outweighs available help, say experts