Rush University Medical Center nurses vote to unionize
Nurses at Rush University Medical Center have voted to unionize, a vote that will make Rush one of the largest Chicago hospitals with unionized nurses.
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Illinois resident with previously suspected case of hantavirus tests negative for illness
A Winnebago County resident with a previously suspected case of hantavirus doesn't have the illness after all, state health officials said Monday.
Potential case of hantavirus reported in Illinois, but it’s not linked to cruise ship outbreak
Health officials are investigating a potential hantavirus case in Illinois, though the case is not linked to a recent outbreak of the illness on a cruise ship.
Her heart stopped after giving birth. Now, she’s warning others about blood clots during pregnancy.
Chelsea Cheveria developed a blood clot that traveled into her heart and lungs, known as a pulmonary embolism. It’s one of the most common causes of pregnancy-related death in the...
West Suburban owners face off in court over hospital’s future
The owners of the now shuttered West Suburban Medical Center faced off in court Friday amid accusations of mismanagement and questionable fund transfers.
Prime Healthcare hospitals will stay in-network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, after months of uncertainty
Prime Healthcare, which owns nine Illinois hospitals, will remain in-network with the state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
Fewer Illinois hospitals earn F and D grades for safety, following court decision over ratings
Fewer Illinois hospitals earned poor safety grades this year from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group, following a successful court challenge to some of the organization's ratings.
Court upholds $495 million verdict against Abbott Laboratories in case over preterm infant formula
A Missouri appellate court has upheld a $495 million verdict against Abbott Laboratories in a case over whether its formula for premature infants caused a girl to become seriously ill.
New data show Illinois childhood vaccination rates remain high, despite national controversy
More than 95% of children statewide had received 10 school-required vaccines as of October, including those against chickenpox, whooping cough, hepatitis B, measles and polio, among others.
Walgreens to close another South Side Chicago store, citing theft and ‘violent incidents’
Walgreens is planning to close another South Side store, citing theft and violent incidents — a move that's drawing the ire of local leaders who say their communities rely on...