Local Public Safety and Health
Illinois Legislation Could Establish a Health Care Availability and Access Board
Contained in House Bill 1443 and Senate Bill 66, the measure would establish a Health Care Availability and Access Board with the power to review certain prescription drugs and set a maximum price if it finds that the given drug presents "affordability challenges".
Mar 02, 2026
BREAKING: Sean Grayson sentenced in murder of Springfield resident Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson has been sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison for his second-degree murder conviction in the July 2024 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. Grayson was a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy at the time responding to a burglary call at Massey's home in unincorporated Springfield. Prosecutors presented many v...
Jan 29, 2026
Flu Cases Increasing in Illinois
IDPH reports there have been three pediatric fatalities in Illinois this flu season. The agency says the 2009-10 season was the last time the state reached such high numbers of cases.
Jan 28, 2026
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Memorial Health Implementing Temporary Visitor Restrictions
The restrictions apply to inpatient units at all five Memorial Health hospitals: Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital
Dec 29, 2025
IDPH Reaffirms Recommendation for Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth
he universal hepatitis B birth vaccination recommendation is one component of a larger body of guidance issued by Director Vohra following the meeting of the IL-IAC earlier this week
Dec 17, 2025
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Get Covered Illinois Extends Open Enrollment Deadline
Illinoisans who want their coverage to begin January 1 must enroll by the extended deadline of December 31.
Dec 16, 2025
State's Winter Disconnection Rule Now in Effect
The rule limits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas for home heating when temperatures are forecast to be at or below 32 degrees.
Dec 10, 2025
Springfield Clinic Now in Network with United Healthcare
As open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace health care plans winds down with two plan providers leaving the marketplace, Springfield Clinic has announced it is now in network with United Healthcare's Individual Marketplace plan.
Dec 05, 2025
SIU School Of Medicine Reaches New Collective Bargaining Agreement
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 370 have announced ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement affecting more than 800 employees
Dec 05, 2025
Pritzker Signs Bill Ensuring Illinoisans Greater Access to Vaccines
According to the Governor, the signing of this bill ensures Illinoisans will receive clear, science-based immunization guidelines as federal recommendations grow more contradictory and confusing.
Dec 03, 2025
