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Des Plaines man pleads guilty in $227 million Medicare fraud

By Charles Keeshan
Nov 01, 2026 10:23 am - A Des Plaines resident pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges stemming from allegations of a $227 million Medicare fraud involving fake COVID-19 tests, authorities said.
Loyola Medicine plans for 2 new buildings, at cost of $426 million, as part of larger effort

By LISA SCHENCKER
Oct 31, 2026 2:25 pm - Loyola Medicine plans to construct two new buildings at a cost of $426 million — part of a broader plan to modernize its facilities and expand geographically.
State lawmakers introduce legislation to support independent grocers and pharmacies

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Oct 28, 2026 1:22 pm - Proposed state legislation that would create tax incentives for independently owned grocery stores and pharmacies aims to help small businesses invest in their operations, and retain and hire workers, officials say.
Foster, challenger Walter have different solutions to rising health care costs

By Russell Lissau
Oct 27, 2026 2:51 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville and Republican challenger Jeff Walter of Elburn both believe health care costs are too high — but their solutions are different.
Vista Medical’s future uncertain after losing trauma designation: ‘It is unacceptable’

By Steve Sadin
Oct 27, 2026 10:46 am - As state Sen. Adriane Johnson of Buffalo Grove and state Rep. Rita Mayfield of Gurnee work feverishly to ensure Waukegan continues to have a hospital, Vista Medical Center East officials are struggling to deal with ongoing financial issues.
Will County reviewing more than 200 surveys as part of E. coli investigation of Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm

By Michelle Mullins
Oct 27, 2026 7:21 am - The Will County Health Department is reviewing information from about 200 confidential surveys of people who may have become ill after visiting Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.
Palatine financial planner presents virtual program focused on long-term care

Daily Herald report
Oct 26, 2026 1:24 pm - Elderwerks Educational Services is offering a free virtual program Tuesday on planning for long-term health needs.
Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
Abbott Laboratories plans to spin off nutrition business, following years of tumult over infant formulas

By Lisa Schencker
Oct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Abbott Laboratories plans to spin off its nutrition business into a separate company — a move that follows years of tumult over its infant formulas.
Measles case reported in DuPage County; exposure occurred at O’Hare

By Susan Sarkauskas
Oct 21, 2026 12:14 pm - A DuPage County resident has the measles, health authorities said Wednesday.

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