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Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle

By Jenna Schweikert
Mar 25, 2026 6:58 pm - Legislation to establish a prescription drug affordability board has passed its first legislative hurdle despite a range of concerns from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Kane County expands public access to naloxone dispensers

By Brenda Schory
Mar 23, 2026 1:18 pm - The Kane County Health Department partnered with healthcare providers, community organizations, libraries, and government agencies over the past year to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier for residents to obtain quickly and discreetly, officials announced in a news release.
Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and ALI SWENSON
Mar 19, 2026 3:23 pm - The Trump administration said Thursday that it has launched investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion. The probe...
What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

By ALI SWENSON
Mar 19, 2026 3:20 pm - NEW YORK — Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car. Some days, she ta...
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

By MIKE STOBBE
Mar 16, 2026 3:46 pm - A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and says U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.
Club Five Health personalizes wellness journey through a variety services and therapies

By Mick Zawislak
Mar 16, 2026 3:02 pm - Club Five Health, described as an all-in-one longevity, health and wellness center, is opening in the Greentree Plaza center in Libertyville.
Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive March 19

Submitted by village of Schaumburg
Mar 13, 2026 2:24 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in its next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
Lurie gives new details as it advances plan for children’s hospital in Downers Grove

By Susan Sarkauskas
Mar 13, 2026 1:21 pm - A new children’s hospital in Downers Grove could have 12 ICU beds and a helicopter pad, officials said Thursday.
Lake County creates reserve fund to deal with fluid federal funding environment

By Mick Zawislak
Mar 11, 2026 6:11 pm - Lake County has established a $2 million reserve to deal with potential federal funding interruptions.
FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Mar 10, 2026 11:42 am - The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism.

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