Category: Public Health

Health officials urge vaccination as flu cases spike in Illinois

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 6, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Public health leaders have urged Illinoisans to receive their flu shots and take other precautions as influenza cases continue to rise across the state.

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IDPH releases first analysis of alcohol use in Illinois

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 16, 2025 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois officials unveiled Monday what they call their first comprehensive look at how Illinoisans use alcohol and its impact on public health.

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Pritzker announces launch of multi-state public health alliance

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 15, 2025 | Federal Government, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he has joined more than a dozen colleagues to launch a new initiative to detect and respond to disease threats and other public health issues.

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