Algonquin has joined Huntley in finishing the replacement of all of its known lead pipes, well before its state-mandated deadline set at 2042.

"I think the thing we talk about that kind of overarches everything right now is farm income. We’re very concerned as we continue to read the economic reports coming out of the University of Illinois." Brian Duncan, Illinois Farm Bureau president, said

Rochelle Mayor John Bearrows presented a $500 check to Brent Ohlinger, the winner of the Blood Draw raffle that took place at the city’s Fly-in Drive-in event at the Rochelle Municipal Airport on Aug. 10.

CGH Medical Center will host a series of upcoming flu shot clinics for adults and children.

The American Heart Association has named Lisa Caparelli-Ruff as one of only nine “Leaders of Impact” in the Chicago region for her fight against heart disease.

The Kendall County Health Department started the survey in mid-July. Department officials are hoping to get as many people as possible to answer the survey in order to get a good, diverse mix of people.

Senior health insurance open enrollment appointments will be held at 1st Gateway Credit Union, 200 N. Base St., Morrison, from Oct. 20 to Dec. 7 on Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment.

Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday

As part of the ZERO Peaks Challenge, Carrie DeFuss – a nurse practitioner and “longtime advocate for prostate cancer patients” – will climb thousands of feet in elevation along ancient Inca pathways and tackle the rugged Andes mountains.

Hospitals, such as Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, that achieve accreditation have adopted more than two dozen standards.

A diabetes support group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at OSF Health Care’s Saint Paul Medical Center, 1401 E. 12th Street, Conference Room C, Mendota.

The center earned the Clinical Distinction Award for demonstrating “exceptional success by meeting or exceeding clinical benchmarks,” according to a news release from Silver Cross Hospital.

Huntley has officially replaced all lead service lines the village was aware of that delivered water to residences, making it one of the first Illinois towns to comply with the federal mandate.

A Swedish study of 2.4 million children born between 1995 and 2019 shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism, Illinois doctors and families say, warning the administration’s language is harmful and dehumanizing

Illinois Extension Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman will lead free “Eating for Bone Health” classes this October in Walnut and Utica.

Flu clinics will be held at multiple locations starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Putnam County EMA Building from 9 a.m. to noon.

The drive-thru flu shot clinics will return Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 15, allowing community members to receive their vaccination without leaving their vehicles. OSF Saint Katharine will also host a flu shot booth at the Discover Dixon Scarecrow Fest on Oct. 18.

Prime IV Hydration and Wellness, which offers vitamin therapy, celebrated its grand opening in Geneva.

All Illinois adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall to prepare for this year’s respiratory illness season, state public health officials announced this week

“Attributing autism to a single preventable cause minimizes the reality that autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition and trivializes the experience that those with autism and their families that care for them go through,” Dr. Terry Ho of OSF HealthCare said

The Dixon City Council has OK'd two redevelopment agreements that will bring a string of businesses into the Gateway project area as well as a suite of dental service providers – including one for pediatric dentistry – to the other side of South Galena Avenue.

Shares of Tylenol maker Kenvue bounced back sharply before the opening bell Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump promoted unproven and in some cases discredited ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism.

Untreated fevers in pregnancy, particularly the first trimester, increase the risk for miscarriages, preterm birth and other problems, according to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence

An open house and ribboncutting were held for Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists’ newly expanded space Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 1211 Currency Court, Suite 1 in Rochelle.

The Power in Pink celebration is a free event and will be the imaging center’s second annual breast cancer awareness and screening open house. The center is located at 1609 First Ave., Rock Falls.

A New Lenox man with a fatal disease finally meets the man who's inspired him for 50 years.

The Lockport Township government has partnered with three local Jewel-Osco stores to provide free health screening services and vaccines to all township residents.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine advisory committee on Thursday recommended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopt new restrictions on a combination shot that protects against chickenpox as well as measles, mumps and rubella

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois is among a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccine guidelines that could supersede those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary as a Federally Qualified Health Center, marking three decades of dedicated service to the health and well-being of Lake County residents.

Event is a free community wellness open house Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, focused on connection and local businesses.

The Cook County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County and Illinois this year

Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry said a Kennedy adviser dismissed data on the hepatitis B shot administered to newborns as biased because it might support keeping the shots on the childhood vaccination schedule

When LivingWell Cancer Resource Center opened its doors on Sept. 1, 2005, its mission statement was to instill people living with cancer with knowledge, optimism – and the inspiration to live well. And for 20 years, it has done just that.

Screenings are designed to identify risk factors for serious health problems, including plaque buildup in arteries, cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, and kidney and thyroid function.

To raise awareness and promote early detection of peripheral artery disease, OSF Saint Katharine will host a community health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, Commerce Towers, 215 E. First St., in Dixon.

As she celebrates 15 years as a breast cancer survivor, Shelley Herlihy of Davis Junction is still working to help people who are in the fight now.

C&C Vision Gallery in Joliet . in Joliet offers bilingual staff, medical and refractive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, contact lens expertise and a wide variety of frames to fit a wide variety of budgets.

Trinity Services began in 1950 when a group of parents started a school for their children, who had developmental disabilities and no options for education. By 2017, Trinity Services had become a statewide organization with 1,200 employees and a $56 million budget.

University of Illinois Extension is offering a free, interactive virtual series designed to help individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes take control of their health and live vibrant, fulfilling lives.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon is proud to announce the recipients of its third-quarter DAISY and Sunflower Awards. The DAISY winners are Kaitlynn Pfeiffer and Paige Lewis, while the Sunflower Award winner is Audra Suter.

The Will County Health Department has released a list of new locations for its free Narcan distribution program red boxes.

State health officials have announced the first human case of West Nile Virus in Will County for 2025. Mosquitoes with the virus have been found in 11 communities across the county.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Kreider Services Florissa Center clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Gumbiner discussing the role the Florissa Center plays in providing assistance to children with developmental, behavioral, learning, social, and emotional needs.

Democratic-led states that sued to block the cuts – including Illinois – kept much of their funding, while Republican-led states lost the bulk of theirs, according to a new analysis from health research organization KFF

Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s family are calling for him to step down as health secretary following a contentious congressional hearing this past week

Midwestern University is partnering with the Downers Grove Public Library to host a community health lecture series, offering free talks on healthy aging and wellness for seniors, caregivers and community members.

The grant will also support training for medical and mental healthcare providers to recognize prenatal alcohol exposure, refer children for evaluation and services, and implement parenting intervention.

Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, received award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.