Case of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed at state-operated developmental center
The disease can be fatal to one-in-four residents living in health care facilities.
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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Illinois’ 2025 maternal mortality report highlights higher mortality rates and racial disparities in care.
State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks
Local food system grants will return in 2026 with $4 million in funding.
Pritzker signs bill allowing Illinois to issue state-specific vaccine guidelines
Gov. JB Pritzker said the bill will protect Illinoisians using science-backed guidelines, rather than “junk science.”
Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report
Tariffs are also hurting economic activity, according to new reports released by the governor’s office.
Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
State-specific vaccine guidelines included among two-dozen bills passed during fall veto session.
Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults
All Illinois residents should also receive flu shots this fall, the state’s health department said.
Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines
After CDC pulls back on vaccine guidelines, Illinois and other states move to ensure their residents still have access.
Illinois among blue states to keep public health dollars while red states lose out
After Trump slashed billions in CDC funding, states that sued — including Illinois — got to keep much of their ...
‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term reelection bid
Gov. JB Pritzker made four stops around Illinois to launch his third campaign for governor.
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