Mother's kidney donation saves son’s life and inspires future donors
Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.
Trump: Tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’
President Donald Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, as well as lumber and copper.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer and preserves fertility with innovative surgery
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Chicago area man detained by ICE to be released to donate kidney to brother
The Chicago area man detained by ICE as he was preparing to donate his kidney to his brother will be released to undergo the procedure.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
Trump admin cuts $125M of COVID-era grants to Chicago public health agency
The Trump administration will rescind $125 million in COVID-era federal grants to Chicago's public health agency, the city announced.
New Illinois law bans retaliation against nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
