Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices, bringing additional services to a single location.

Prime Healthcare, the owner and operator of St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee and others, has gained an OK to purchase another suburban hospital.

Doctors in northern Illinois say young adults often appear healthy but are increasingly impacted by overdoses, chronic disease, and stress-driven health issues

A $6,200 donation from the Utica Fireside White Sox CLub is helping improve emergency care training in La Salle and Bureau counties.

State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection

The flexible Healthy Endeavors for Kids curriculum, available in English and Spanish, requires no clinical background to deliver, making it accessible for teachers, youth leaders and community staff, Endeavor said.

Almost a decade after launching it — the first Mobile Stroke Unit in Illinois — Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital has rolled out a new, sleeker rig to diagnose and begin treating stroke patients beyond the confines of its emergency department.

Nurses from across OSF HealthCare gathered for the organization’s inaugural Nurses Day in Springfield, meeting with lawmakers to advocate for policies affecting patient care.

Morrison Community Hospital has announced that Dr. David Powers joined the hospital April 1.

The Prophetstown library will host CPR training from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7.

Ashley Zborowski, a registered nurse with OSF Home Health, was named the March 2026 DAISY Award recipient.

We Care Pregnancy Clinic offers free services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting education classes, where people can earn material goods like diapers, and more.

From bleeding to narrow stools, patients across northern Illinois say early signs of colorectal cancer were missed. What doctors say to watch for

Alcohol-related problems are among the most significant public health issues in the country.

OSF HealthCare has announced new surgeon Brendan Marr, MD, will join its general surgery team at OSF Medical Group – General Surgery, 920 West Street in Peru, as well as the OSF Center for Health, 111 Spring Street in Streator.

Athletico Physical Therapy of Oregon recently welcomed Dr. Pam Plachno back to Oregon to provide patient care.

In its first year of Illinois hospital ownership, Prime Healthcare touts $104 million of investment and saving 13,000 jobs.

Two rural Illinois counties now largely depend on OSF HealthCare for reproductive services, but its policies limit the care it can provide.

Employee should not have been fired in 2021 when seeking exemption for COVID-19 vaccination mandate, EEOC alleges.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Mick Welding to discuss the latest construction updates at Morrison Community Hospital, the addition of two new surgeons, and what it all means for local healthcare moving forward.

Work on Valley View Dental’s addition should be completed in September.

People turned out for No Kings protests in several locations across Will County on Saturday.

The shift could restore treatment options for menopausal women who were discouraged from using hormone replacement therapy, even when they might benefit

Illinois Department of Public Health reports that Illinois fire departments responded to 9,860 carbon monoxide-related calls across the state in 2024 alone.

State Sen. Meg Loughran said Women’s History Month was the “perfect time to gather” and celebrate the women who “fought for us to have fuller and healthier lives.”

The CGH Sleep Center in Sterling was recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Board of Directors for 25 consecutive years of accreditation, the organization announced Wednesday.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon will go live April 1 with an “Epic upgrade”, transitioning to the Epic electronic medical record.

A growing trend on social media promotes the idea that going barefoot is more “natural” and beneficial for foot health. But according to Dr. Brandon Gumbiner, a podiatric surgeon with OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, the risks often outweigh the perceived benefits.

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital is advancing its plans to build a second hospital in Downers Grove

The Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation and the Rochelle Area Community Foundation on March 10 announced the establishment of a new Community Cancer Resources fund.

The group will meet every Monday, April through October, at 9 a.m. at the walking path near Peoria Avenue and River Street in Dixon.

The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward or complains of foot pain they can be seen at this clinic.

At just 35 years old, Derrick Hall required emergency bypass surgery after physicians discovered unexpectedly severe coronary disease.

Riverside Healthcare recently completed naming all the winners of the 2025 DAISY Award. The monthly award recognizes nurses who were nominated by patients for their excellent care.

Most of the Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents – but some candidates have other priorities.

The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar.

Speakers at the Plainfield expo will discuss the many stages of women’s health with a focus on menopause and nutrition.

With the help of a million-dollar anonymous donation, The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County is opening a community hub that provides free mental health assistance.

From Capitol News Illinois: Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to discounted medications

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

The Bolingbrook Health Center's recent expansion provides additional on-site prenatal and maternal health services.

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

OSF HealthCare has announced that Stephanie Amor‑Arteaga, APRN, will be joining the care team at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Amboy, expanding access to primary care for individuals and families in the community.

A certified nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting a physically and intellectually disabled resident at a health care facility will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, a judge ruled Wednesday

Every certified Health Department has a three-to-five-year Community Health Improvement Plan, which outlines how the Health Department and community will address top health priorities.

The CGH Health Foundation partnered with the Erie-Prophetstown girls basketball program for the inaugural “Hoops for Heart” event Jan. 22 at the Erie High School gym.

Largely due to AI, hospitals across northern Illinois face escalating cyberattacks, including data breaches like OSF’s, and ransomware that forces systems offline

Will County residents Tessa Quinlan of Mokena and Jen Ivey of Lockport have been helping families with special needs loved ones connect with qualified caregivers for the past eight years through Facebook.

From Capitol News Illinois: Surrounded by states with abortion restrictions, Illinois has become a destination for patients from across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022