Raoul argues against Idaho law criminalizing out-of-state assistance for abortion care
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 19 other attorneys general Tuesday to argue against an Idaho law that makes it a crime for adults to help minors travel out of state for abortion services.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush among top hospitals in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago are among the top 22 hospitals in the country, according to the latest rankings from the U.S. News and World Report.
Loyola Medicine opens $69 million ambulatory care center in Tinley Park
Loyola Medicine has formally opened its new $69 million ambulatory care center in Tinley Park, the health system said Monday.
Pritzker defends recently signed pregnancy crisis center law
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday defended a recently signed law that opens pregnancy crisis centers to fraud and deceptive practice charges, saying he does not believe a federal lawsuit against it has merit.
Pritzker announces bevy of initiatives to support reproductive healthcare
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined health leaders Monday to unveil several steps to increase access to reproductive care.
Durbin seeks update on FDA’s food safety reforms
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is seeking an update on the Food and Drug Administration’s plans to reorganize its food safety operations after a recent report found flaws in its practices.
Gary named CEO of Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Cristal Gary will serve as the plan president and CEO of Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, the company announced Monday.
Pritzker signs law expanding indoor smoking ban to e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are now part of a state law that prohibits smoking in nearly all indoor public places.
NAMI Illinois’ Andy Wade talks first year of 988
July marks the first anniversary of the nationwide implementation of the 988 lifeline number for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Review board approves OSF’s purchase of St. Margaret’s Peru hospital
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Thursday on OSF HealthCare’s purchase of St. Margaret’s Health’s now-shuttered hospital in Peru.