Mercyhealth health care system agreed to pay over $1 million to employees and offered to reinstate employees after the company terminated workers for refusing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy for religious reasons.

The Ogle County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquito pool with West Nile virus found in the county this year.

A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet says its “FastTrackCare” allows patients to select an approximate arrival time for non-life-threatening, emergency room visits.

A support group for families affected by Parkinson's disease are invited to a free retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Herrington Inn & Spa, 15 S. River Lane, Geneva.

McHenry County saw a large uptick in salmonella cases in June, but July numbers were back to levels more commonly seen.

In addition to the state-required vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has a recommended timetable for other vaccinations that can prevent serious illness in children and adults

Scientists are using mRNA for more than infectious disease vaccines, with researchers around the world exploring its use for cancer immunotherapies

McHenry County had a “threefold increase” in salmonella cases in June compared to May, the McHenry County Department of Health said.

"Hearing loss is often associated with several other health conditions," writes Dr. Mary Agulo of Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic-Crystal Lake.

The Will County Health Department's Behavioral Health Division will host a back-to-school supply fair on Aug. 8. Pre-registration is mandatory.

The Trump administration is pushing an initiative for millions of Americans to upload personal health data and medical records on new apps and systems run by private tech companies

The Will County Community Health Center has announced newly expanded services in Bolingbrook, including primary medical care for patients 5 years and older.

Hospitals in Chicago, the suburbs, and beyond made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best hospitals. They include four in Chicago, seven in greater Cook County, four in DuPage, three in Lake, one in Will and the hospitals in McHenry County

The Kendall County Health Department said residents should take necessary precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes, and West Nile virus.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have announced their free community programs for August, which are held at 2200 W. Dupont Ave., and don’t require a YMCA membership.

The Will County Health Department has announced the creation of a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle.

Morris Hospital is offering the American Heart Association's CPR, AED and First Aid Training course from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shabbona School, 725 School St., Morris.

State Sen. Adriane Johnson is inviting residents and community organizations to a Back-to-School Health Fair on July 30 where neighbors can enjoy free school supplies, health resources and more.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency issued a heat advisory as the heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees beginning Wednesday. Cooling centers can found throughout Will County.

Lauren Gross, of Bradley, hopes for a birthday bash unlike any other. But while the party is important to her, the fact she has beaten the odds by miles is the best gift she will receive.

The National Weather Service is warning of heat index values well over 100 degrees, creating conditions ripe for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, sheriff said.

Plainfield School District 202 is one of only 12 districts in the state to earn the Heart Safe Schools designation.

Dangerous heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday across northern Illinois

Justus McNair, 19, is the founder of the Joliet-based Justus League Hoop Inc., which supports mental health in student-athletes.

In May, the Grundy County Board voted down a icensed counselor’s application for an in-patient drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Coal City. The day after, the County Board of Health voted to shutter a mental health services unit.

The OSF Saint Katharine Moms’ Group meets at the Dixon YMCA, while Moms on the Move is a group that walks at Dixon's new walking path.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has posted the 2025 first quarter report of nursing home violations. Four facilities were cited for having the most severe violations.

Including You Inc. is a 501 c3 NFP charitable fundraising organization that assists other not-for-profit community service-based organizations in the Joliet area.

The open house will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Commerce Towers, 101 W. Second St., Dixon, in suites 111 and 117.

The first group of mosquitos to test positive for West Nile virus in Kankakee County has been confirmed, according to a release from the Kankakee County Health Department.

Life Line Screening will be holding an event to screen for various heath conditions in at the VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery in July 24.

Hundreds of ZIP codes in Illinois are high-risk for lead exposure, according to a news release from IDPH

Saint Joseph Medical Center, in partnership with the Joliet Fire Department, will offer a Stop the Bleed educational course on Thursday, July 24.

After removing all lead water services from the community, the village of Carpentersville has been recognized with three awards celebrating its commitment to ensuring safe water for the public.

The Illinois Department of Public Health said coordinated efforts with health departments across the state helped prevent further spread of the measles outbreak this spring.

Bringing forth the freshest flavors of the season is the motivator at Bothwell Farms, offering its own retail locations in Manhattan and New Lenox, and delivering its produce to farmers markets in Will, Grundy and suburban Cook counties.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 16 ZIP codes in Kane County that are high-risk for lead exposure. Lead poisoning is the top environmental illness in children, primarily caused by lead-based paint in older homes, according to the IDPH.

U.N. officials warned, adding that if the funding isn’t replaced, it could lead to more than 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections by 2029

With summer in full swing, Dr. Emily Richardson, optometrist with OSF HealthCare St. Katharine Medical Center in Dixon, is reminding the community about the importance of proper eye protection.

Elmhurst University has named its nursing and public health department in honor of longtime critical care nurse Diane Tyrrell, who, with her husband, Trustee Emeritus and alumnus Thomas Tyrrell, have been supporters of Elmhurst for nearly 50 years.

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go in 2025.

A new law should give Illinoisans some relief against prescription drug prices – while protecting patient access in rural and underserved communities.

A benefit is planned for July 12, 2025, to assist Jeremy Hunter and his family. Hunter suffered a severe stroke May 20, 2025, and recently returned home after several weeks of intense physical, occupational, speech and vision therapy at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago.

A mosquito “pool” (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus.

The first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus this year in Will County were found in Joliet.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging the public to be aware of ticks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease during these warm weather months.

Illinois legislators released the following statements Thursday after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill.

The McHenry County Department of Health, in partnership with the Lake County Health Department, is proud to share the results of the sixth annual Operation Dropbox donation drive.

Nancy Gates, 90, has participated in nearly every Reagan Run 5K, motivated not by medals, but by the joy of being a part of the community.