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FDA to investigate whether adult deaths linked to coronavirus vaccine

By Daniel Gilbert & Rachel Roubein
Dec 10, 2025 7:36 am - An agency memo alleged that at least 10 children died after receiving coronavirus vaccinations, citing it as a basis for overhauling how vaccines are approved, despite studies finding the shots have generally been safe.
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

By MIKE STOBBE
Dec 05, 2025 9:48 am - A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.
Kennedy’s vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns

By MIKE STOBBE
Dec 04, 2025 9:11 am - A federal vaccine advisory committee on Thursday voted to delay a decision on whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.
Officer recalls confronting Luigi Mangione during manhunt in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

By JENNIFER PELTZ
Dec 02, 2025 11:12 am - A Pennsylvania police officer testified Tuesday about confronting Luigi Mangione during an intense manhunt last year for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer.
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions

By ALI SWENSON
Nov 26, 2025 8:10 pm - Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to produce billions in savings for taxpayers and older adults, the Trump administration said.
Hoffman Estates presents panel discussion on memory loss at Schaumburg Library Dec. 10

Submitted by Hoffman Estates
Nov 26, 2025 11:53 am - The Hoffman Estates Dementia Friendly Community Committee will present “Alice’s Journey Through Memory Loss” panel discussion from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Rasumussen Room of the Schaumburg Township Central Library at 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
State board approves closing of Alexian Brothers obstetric unit, with a less than ringing endorsement

By Steve Zalusky
Nov 18, 2025 3:14 pm - The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Tuesday voted 6-3 in favor of Ascension Health closing the 28-bed obstetric unit at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village.
Suburban hospitals receive ‘A’ rating in hospital safety report

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Nov 15, 2025 11:40 am - Sixteen suburban hospitals are among 35 statewide to receive an “A” rating for excellence in patient safety on The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2025 patient safety report card.
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

By FATIMA HUSSEIN
Nov 13, 2025 7:16 am - With the longest shutdown ever coming to a close, hundreds of thousands of other federal workers who missed paychecks will soon get some relief.
What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown

By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Nov 12, 2025 9:13 am - Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits to help buy groceries are approaching their third week without aid after President Donald Trump's administration cut off the program due to the federal government shutdown.

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