"People will say, 'I'm either going to buy groceries for my family, or I'm going to get my medicine.' Well, hopefully we can ...

Every Chicago ZIP code appears on an Illinois Department of Public Health list requiring that children be tested for lead ...

Several Chicago-area suburbs have been labeled "high-risk" for lead poisoning in children, health officials said Thursday.

When you add these Medicaid cuts to an already challenging situation, we know that there are several hospitals that close because of these changes.” - Illinois Health and Hospital Association ...

The state is reducing funding for homeless prevention and housing programs despite a 116% rise in homelessness, straining ...

State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, supported a lot of aspects of this years state budget but shared he ultimately voted ...