Lawmakers raise questions over tentative sale of Mercy Hospital
Local lawmakers expressed concern Wednesday over reports that a tentative buyer has been found for Chicago’s Mercy Hospital.
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Mar 4, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Local lawmakers expressed concern Wednesday over reports that a tentative buyer has been found for Chicago’s Mercy Hospital.
Mar 3, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
A tentative deal is in place for Trinity Health to sell Chicago’s Mercy Hospital, its CEO said Wednesday.
Mar 3, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,104 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,191,520.
Mar 3, 2021 | coronavirus, Federal Government, Top Stories
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined her Democratic colleagues Tuesday in calling for the Senate to pass a $1.9 trillion plan addressing the major public health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 3, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago and Cook County bars and restaurants will now be able to provide indoor service at 50 percent capacity.
Mar 3, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
All Illinoisans over the age of 65 will be able to register for an appointment at the United Center mass vaccination site in Chicago starting Thursday morning.
Mar 3, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Illinois’ top health official said Tuesday the state expects to receive its initial shipment of over 83,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines by Wednesday.
Mar 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,577 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,189,416.
Mar 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Over half of Chicago parents say they find it difficult to balance work and family responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey published last week by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Mar 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Legislature, Long Term Care, Top Stories
A Republican lawmaker representing the district that includes the LaSalle Veterans’ Home has unveiled a plan intended to strengthen the state’s response to outbreaks at such facilities.
Mar 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago expects to receive its first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Tuesday, said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Mar 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Federal Government, Top Stories
The University of Illinois System has received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its saliva-based COVID-19 test, which officials said Monday will allow them to rapidly expand the program.
Mar 1, 2021 | Press Releases
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) has entered into an agreement with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children’s) to provide services for children where concern for sexual abuse or other serious maltreatment exists.
Read MoreMar 1, 2021 | Press Releases
Commemorating the close of Black History Month, one of Illinois’ top behavioral health advocate groups is officially adding racial equity to their ‘treatment plan’ agenda. “The popular belief, ‘Knowing is not enough, we must...
Read MoreMar 1, 2021 | Press Releases
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is providing new resources to help improve the health outcomes of pregnant women and their infants in underserved communities across Illinois.
Read MoreMar 1, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,143 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total to 1,187,839.