IDPH looks at potential multistate coalition to offset federal health policy changes
Department of Public Health officials said Thursday they are exploring multistate collaborations to coordinate public health guidelines separate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
National News Showdown at CDC as director refuses to resign, amid pressure from HHS ABC News
Lawyers for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monarez said Wednesday evening that she would not resign, despite attempts by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oust her for not putting a “rubber-stamp” on “unscientific, reckless directives and fire dedicated health experts.” “Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor […]
Danny Davis won’t seek re-election to Congress
Congressman Danny Davis, D-Chicago, said Thursday he will not seek re-election next year.
Chicago announces $40 million investment in homeless shelters
Chicago leaders said Wednesday they will invest $40 million to improve seven shelters for those experiencing homelessness, a mission they said will improve health outcomes and create safer settings for a vulnerable population.
Illinois to maintain 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youths
The Pritzker administration said Thursday it will maintain the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to provide mental health support services for LGBTQ+ youths.
Illinois reproductive groups blast SCOTUS decision to allow states to restrict Medicaid funding
Reproductive groups in Illinois said they are deeply concerned by Thursday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that will allow states to restrict the ability for Medicaid recipients to access services at providers like Planned Parenthood.
Lurie Children’s partners with ISBE on online platform to support student mental health
The Center for Childhood Resilience at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago said Thursday they have rolled out a new statewide online platform to provide schools with tools to strengthen student mental health.
IDFPR announces next wave of licenses for new online system
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said Tuesday that 21 additional licenses have been added to its new online system.
Carle’s Health Alliance to exit Medicare Advantage market
Carle Health said Thursday they will discontinue Health Alliance’s Medicare Advantage plan at the end of the year.
Northwestern to launch adolescent mental health research initiative
Northwestern University said Thursday it will launch an adolescent mental health research initiative, made possible by a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor.