Rosalind Franklin announces expansion of biomedical incubator
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science will expand its Helix 51 biomedical incubator, nearly doubling its capacity.
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Mar 13, 2026 | Education, Medical Research, Top Stories
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science will expand its Helix 51 biomedical incubator, nearly doubling its capacity.
Mar 13, 2026 | Legislature, Top Stories
A Senate committee signed off this week on a proposal that could pave the way for Illinoisans to access psilocybin treatments.
Mar 13, 2026 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
State senators signed off this week on a proposal to require coverage of medically necessary seizure detection devices.
Mar 12, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care enrollment fell in January, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Mar 12, 2026 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined colleagues this week in a legal battle between the Chicago-based American Academy of Pediatrics and the Trump administration over the former’s guidance on caring for transgender youths.
Mar 12, 2026 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
A Senate committee unanimously approved legislation that would ban health insurers from using artificial intelligence for a billing practice where a procedure or service is billed at a lower level than what was actually provided.
Mar 11, 2026 | Construction, Health Systems, Hospitals, Top Stories
State regulators approved a plan Tuesday to allow Sinai Chicago to consolidate Schwab Rehabilitation services under the license of Mount Sinai Hospital.
Mar 10, 2026 | Hospitals, Top Stories
A new group has asked state regulators to approve its plan to reopen the former Kindred Hospital Sycamore.
Mar 10, 2026 | Construction, Top Stories
Biotherapeutics company CSL joined Illinois leaders Monday to announce a nearly $1.5 billion expansion of its manufacturing facility at Kankakee.
Mar 9, 2026 | Legislature, Top Stories
Senate Democrats said last week they will continue to push for coverage of medically necessary seizure detection devices.
Mar 9, 2026 | Dental, Federal Government, Top Stories
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., looks to reauthorize just over $20 million in federal funds to support oral care in Illinois.
Mar 9, 2026 | Nursing homes, Top Stories
The Department of Public Health issued nearly $2.5 million in fines to 221 Illinois nursing homes during the third quarter of 2025.
Mar 6, 2026 | Legislature, Top Stories
Illinois Senate Democrats have proposed a new plan they said could help address fraud in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Mar 6, 2026 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
A Senate committee unanimously signed off this week on a plan to prohibit insurers from denying new coverage to individuals or employers due to any owed premiums from a previous policy.
Mar 6, 2026 | Legislature, Top Stories
Senate Democrats unveiled a legislative package on Thursday that they said will improve the care and education of menopause in Illinois.
Mar 5, 2026 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Advocate Health has submitted a plan to state regulators for a $20.7 million modernization at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.