Illinois congressional Democrats joined together last week to urge federal officials to house a proposed medical research agency in the Chicago region.
Danville's OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center said Monday it plans to reopen its birthing center this fall, returning obstetrics care to the Vermilion County region.
Newly inaugurated Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday that ensuring access to mental healthcare will be a key priority for his administration.
Two state agencies reported Friday that a recent data breach may have leaked the personal and sensitive data of those enrolled in certain state-funded medical programs.
The Illinois Senate passed several healthcare proposals last week, including an effort to analyze costs associated with a statewide behavioral health crisis system.
The head of Illinois' Medicaid program said last week they are looking at "significant amendments" to the state's 1115 waiver for behavioral health services.
Thursday marked the end of the state and federal COVID public health emergencies after three years of being in place.
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The Department of Public Health said Thursday it's expanding access to self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
Gov. JB Pritzker laid out several steps Thursday that lawmakers could take to support a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for certain undocumented individuals.
Gov. JB Pritzker joined Illinois healthcare leaders Thursday to mark the end of the state and federal COVID-19 public health emergencies.
A plan that adds e-cigarettes to a state law that prohibits smoking in nearly all indoor public places is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker.
A plan that provides protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available became law Wednesday.
The Illinois House passed a package of bills Wednesday evening intended to strengthen protections for women in Illinois seeking reproductive care.
The Illinois House advanced legislation along party lines Wednesday to create a state-based insurance exchange. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Illinois Senate Democrats recently unveiled steps they hope to take in the final weeks of session to address opioid overdoses.
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Tuesday on a plan to build a $34.3 million behavioral health hospital in Peoria.
