Toxic air spreads hundreds or even thousands of miles from where wildfires burn. Last week, Chicago felt the sting—and ...

Black women in Illinois are still 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women Cook County ...

The Chicago hospitals will serve as "Elite Special Pathogen Treatment Centers" with the $1.5 million from IDPH.

Aqua Illinois advises University Park, Peotone and Kankakee residents not to give tap water to infants due to high nitrate ...

Child care matters in Texas because without it, parents cannot work and contribute to the state’s booming economy, alongside ...

Water sampling results done Saturday revealed nitrate levels of 11.9 milligrams per liter, according to Aqua Water. The ...

Illinois' public universities are underfunded, forcing tuition hikes and cuts that threaten access and affordability for ...

Canadian wildfire smoke has entered the Upper Midwest and poses significant health impacts in the hardest-hit areas.

Three key bills head to Gov. Pritzker’s desk, aiming to improve public defense services, protect press freedom, and enhance ...

The Illinois EPA encouraged residents to avoid filling up cars with gas until after sunset, and grouping errands to minimize the number of trips taken. Carpooling and use of public transit are also ...

The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend ...