Illinois pediatricians break from new federal vaccine guidance—what parents need to know
An Illinois-based pediatric group charts its own vaccine recommendations as federal guidance shifts, and a Lurie Children’s expert explains what this means for parents navigating the changes.
An Illinois-based pediatric group charts its own vaccine recommendations as federal guidance shifts, and a Lurie Children’s expert explains what this means for parents navigating the changes.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
What Illinois families should know about childhood vaccines | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois public health officials say parents should continue following established childhood immunizations schedules, even as federal officials revise how they are recommended nationally.
Illinois public health officials say parents should continue following established childhood immunizations schedules, even as federal officials revise how they are recommended nationally.
Illinois reports first child flu death amid 'winter surge' of respiratory illnesses
Illinois health officials say a child has died from the flu as the state is seeing a "winter surge" of respiratory illnesses.
Illinois health officials say a child has died from the flu as the state is seeing a "winter surge" of respiratory illnesses.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
Super flu cases slam U.S.
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
New Illinois healthcare laws to know in 2026
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.
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.
Doctor breaks down a new flu variant circulating this year
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.
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.
Marketplace health insurance price hike looming
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.
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.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Flu cases rise as holiday gatherings raise concern
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 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.
Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire
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.
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.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
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.
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.
Pope Leo disappointed over Illinois' passage of 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Flu cases surging nationwide
Flu cases are surging nationwide this holiday season.
Flu cases are surging nationwide this holiday season.
New program offers free doula care to South Side residents | ChicagoLIVE
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.
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.