Health Care

The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.

New healthcare laws are set to go in effect in Illinois in the new year. Matthew L. Williams, Partner at Salvi, Schostock & Pritchard, joins via zoom to share a list of the most important changes.

Some call this the Super Flu. More people are going to the hospital and the emergency room because of a strain of the flu called H-3-N-2.

Right now--- members of Congress are on a holiday break. But we could be heading into another government shutdown. And it's all about rising healthcare premiums.

With millions already infected, health officials warn that holiday get-togethers could fuel the spread of the flu and are urging people to take simple steps to stay safe.

With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.

Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.

Flu cases are surging nationwide this holiday season.

Free doula services are now available to residents on Chicago’s South Side, offering added support for Black mothers, who continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Keyonna Thompkins, Program Manager for Maternal Health at the Southside Healthy Community Organization, joins us to explain how the program works.

While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1.   Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies.   Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.

 The future of Obamacare subsidies. Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider gives us the lowdown.

Congress is likely headed for holiday break without a solution for millions of Americans who will see their health insurance premiums sky-rocket.

A former White House economic adviser breaks down the House GOP’s newly passed health care plan, what it means for Affordable Care Act subsidies and premiums, and the political fight ahead as lawmakers race toward a year-end deadline.

Time is almost up. Congress is trying to pass a law to keep health insurance premiums from spiking for millions in a few weeks. Some republicans are now working with democrats to push for an extension of the affordable care act credits.  Connor Hansen has more on this developing story.