The Cook County cases follow the first case of measles this year in Illinois in an unvaccinated adult in Marion, reported last week.
Health officials confirm Cook County’s first two measles cases of the year
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Information of more than 9,000 people potentially exposed in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois data breach
The personal information of more than 9,300 people may have been exposed in a recent data breach at health insurance company Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
The Trump administration’s effort to impose new requirements on Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine — the nation’s only traditional protein-based option for the coronavirus — is sowing uncertainty about updates to other vaccines, too.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 44, WGN’s Mike Lowe shared his battle with viewers. Now, he’s at a turning point.
In 2019, about 20% of colorectal cases were in people like Mike Lowe, diagnosed before age 55.
Health officials urge caution after dead rabbit and squirrel found with rare bacterial disease
Tularemia, which can affect humans and pets, found in central Illinois after weeks of reports of ill and dead squirrels in nearby Urbana.
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.
Kidney care company spun off from Baxter earlier this year establishes headquarters in Deerfield
Vantive, which formerly operated as Baxter’s Kidney Care segment, will invest $23 million in the headquarters site.
Indiana passes $44 billion budget in final vote of 2025 session
Indiana’s $44 billion two-year budget was approved late Thursday night by both chambers of the legislature as Democrats voiced their frustration with multiple last-minute additions, including giving the governor power over all Indiana University board of trustees appointments and decreasing funding for public health.
Hammond receives $5 million grant to replace lead service lines
The city of Hammond has received $5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s State Revolving Fund program to help replace its lead service lines.
Life sciences startup secures $30 million and opens Fulton Market lab
The expansion is a good signal for an industry that slowed down, both in Chicago and nationwide, as interest rates rose and some venture capital sources dried up.