Pritzker said it's important to overcome the stigma around getting help for mental health issues and to treat mental health as a priority, like physical health. Illinois schools already offer ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new state initiative into law on Thursday, which aims to promote better mental health for kids across the state. Annual screenings would begin in the third grade ...

Illinois Illinois bill establishes commission to increase communication on public health issues By Jade Aubrey Capitol News Illinois May 27, 2025 5:30 AM Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illnois ...

Effective board governance in complex health systems requires structured approaches that cascade quality and safety ...

Police in suburban Elmhurst issued a community alert due to an "ongoing public safety situation" and asked some residents to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill creating an interdisciplinary commission to study the interplay between animals, the environment and infectious disease within the Illinois Department of Public Health ...

Several Oak Park trustees weighed in on the village’s Flock license plate readers, saying they want the cameras turned off.

Megan Bos' body was found in a bleach-filled container earlier this year. Now, ICE has arrested the man accused of hiding her ...

The new law also changes reporting requirements for lost or stolen guns. Instead of the current 72-hour timeframe, a gun ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal published a June 24 press release reminding residents to keep safety in mind this Fourth of July when ...

As summer continues, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents to adhere to proper safety ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a substantial gap in the budget while at the same time shoring up ailing ...