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Second measles case reported in Kane County

By Susan Sarkauskas
Sep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
VASA Fitness bringing its 11th Illinois club to Mount Prospect

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 08, 2026 3:29 pm - A national fitness club is moving into Mount Prospect’s south side, promising an innovative and affordable place to work out.
Children’s health: Back-to-school tips for healthy phone use

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Sep 04, 2026 2:16 pm - Research shows school phone policies reduce distractions during the school day. Help your kids prepare by practicing phone-free times at home and teaching them alternative coping strategies for boredom and stress.
Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns sue Illinois to block medical aid-in-dying law ahead of Sept. 12 start

By Jeremy Gorner
Sep 04, 2026 9:05 am - Chicago’s Catholic archbishop, two orders of Catholic nuns and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to block the state from enforcing a controversial Illinois law set to take effect next week that would let doctors prescribe medication to help terminally ill patients end their lives.
Naperville City Council bans retail sale of kratom products

By Carolyn Stein
Sep 02, 2026 3:12 pm - The Naperville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the retail sale of kratom products in the city, adding its name to the list of communities in Illinois that have imposed local restrictions on the drug.
Human infections of West Nile reported in DuPage, Lake counties

Daily Herald report
Sep 01, 2026 12:49 pm - The first human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage and Lake counties were reported by health authorities Wednesday.
Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care

By LISA SCHENCKER
Sep 01, 2026 11:56 am - Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical care at three of its Illinois hospitals – saying it will centralize the services at two of its other hospitals and invest in maternal health in the community. Prime is suspending OB services at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora effective Oct. 1.
As demand for mental health services grows, providers turning to publicly funded 708 boards

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 01, 2026 7:21 am - As mental health agencies in the suburbs scramble to find funding, they are turning to community mental health boards.
Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spike

By Barbara Vitello
Aug 30, 2026 8:48 am - In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
Elgin Township joining forces with schools, nonprofits on youth mental health programs

By MIKE DANAHEY
Aug 29, 2026 12:43 pm - The Elgin Township 708 Mental Health Board is providing $437,000 for a pilot program to provide preventive measures and early intervention care at five schools in Elgin Area School District U-46.

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