CDC Issues Dengue Warning For U.S. As 27 IL Travelers Sickened

The CDC said countries in the Americas have reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases so far this year. See Illinois cases.

25 Illinois Hospitals Are State?s Best: U.S. News

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago head the Illinois list and rank among the country's best.

Tips to Help Make Women’s Health a Priority

Dr. Erik Johnson, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Freedom Home Care Celebrates 25 Years In Business

With a focus on giving clients the ‘freedom’ to live happy and healthy at home.

Pritzker Gets An F, IL Wants Normalcy: 1-Year Coronavirus Survey

Lots of readers said they feel closing schools was Illinois' biggest misstep during the coronavirus pandemic.

1 Year Into Pandemic: How Do Illinoisans Feel?

Patch wants to know your thoughts on how Illinois has handled COVID-19 over the past year and learn about your plans for the spring.

Fully Vaccinated Illinoisans Can Gather Maskless With Each Other

New CDC guidelines allow the 10.75 percent of Illinoisans who have been fully vaccinated to gather with other fully-vaccinated people.

These 22 Illinois Hospitals Are Among The Best In US: Newsweek

The rankings for 2021 include over 300 hospitals in the United States.

CVS Expands Vaccine Locations In Illinois

Find out how to sign up for a shot at a CVS Pharmacy near you.

New Illinois Coalition Pushes Bills To Protect Telehealth

More than 30 leading healthcare and patient advocate groups across Illinois want to reduce barriers to virtual healthcare.

43% More COVID Shots Given To Illinoisans In Past Week

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was slated to arrive in Illinois Wednesday, which will add to the state's growing vaccine stockpile.

3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Coming To Illinois This Week: Pritzker

Illinois is set to receive about 105,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, public health officials said.

COVID Variant Cases Jump In IL

On Thursday, there were 44 B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 cases in the state. Now there are 70.

COVID Variant Cases In IL Nearly Double In 1 Week

Last week, there were 22 confirmed cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant in Illinois. Now there are 43, according to IDPH stats.

12 Illinois Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.

1st Case Of South African Coronavirus Variant Confirmed In IL

Illinois officials have also found 22 cases of a coronavirus variant from the United Kingdom. Both are thought to spread more easily.

Illinois To Vaccinate People With Health Risks During Phase 1b

Illinois officials are planning to expand Phase 1b of the state’s vaccine rollout Feb. 25 to include people with increased health risks.

311K Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In IL; 22 Cases Of UK Variant

More than 1.4 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been given out in Illinois, with administration gaining speed in recent weeks.

How to Help Keep Kids Smiling Amid COVID-19

By Dr. Richard Gesker, Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare

Vaccine Use In Illinois: How Many Shots Have Been Given?

As America ramps up its vaccination effort, see how Illinois compares to others on administering doses.

COVID-19 Vaccination Locator Launched As Illinois Begins Phase 1b

The new website offers links to book appointments at hundreds of sites, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday.

Illinois 'Sprinted Past' Other States, Leads U.S. In Vaccinations

More than 100,000 health care workers in Illinois received the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in the state's first week of jabs.

Illinois Expects 234,450 More Coronavirus Vaccine Doses This Week

More than 63,000 people, not including those in Chicago, have been vaccinated in Illinois.

Woman Finds Someone's COVID Test In Kohl's Package

The Illinois woman was opening a package she had ordered when she found a biohazard bag apparently containing someone's COVID test specimen.

Doctor Says He Got Vaccinated To ‘Honor Memory’ Of COVID Victims

Pfizer's vaccine is already being administered across Illinois, and the first shipments of the Moderna vaccine are expected early next week.

Thousands Vaccinated As Doses Arrive At Hospitals Across Illinois

But Pfizer says millions of doses are sitting in warehouses with no direction from the federal government.

109K Illinoisans To Get COVID-19 Vaccine This Week: Pritzker

Illinois Health & Hospital Assn. President A.J. Wilhelmi​ said demand for the vaccine will "far exceed" supply over the first few months.

Mass Vaccination Is Our 'Ticket Out': Top Advocate Doctor

Top doctors with Advocate Aurora Health say vaccines up for approval are safe and effective. They plan to start inoculating staff next week.

Delay Holiday Parties, Travel With ‘Finish Line In Sight’: Ezike

“There is still time to change your holiday plans,” IDPH director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said, reminding residents a coronavirus vaccine is coming.

32 Dead In LaSalle Veterans Home Coronavirus Outbreak

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that the "worst-case scenario" he has been trying to avoid is "now our reality in LaSalle."

Most Will Take Coronavirus Vaccine, But Some Skeptical: IL Survey

Some Illinois readers who were surveyed said they worry the coronavirus vaccine process has been rushed, and they have safety concerns.

'Choose To Protect, Not Infect' With Coronavirus, Dr. Ezike Urges

The Illinois Department of Public Heath director said she hoped more people would follow the CDC's new, shorter self-quarantine guidelines.

Are You Confident In A COVID-19 Vaccine? Take IL Patch's Survey

Doses of the Pfizer vaccine recently arrived in Chicago. Will you get vaccinated when it's available?

IL Will Not Be 'Downgraded' From Tier 3 Mitigations: Pritzker

Dr. Anthony Fauci told Gov. J.B. Pritzker that this is no time to pull back on mitigations as hospitalizations increase across the state.

Unemployment Benefits For Illinoisans Could End Soon: Pritzker

If the Senate does not pass a stimulus bill by December, all programs funding unemployment benefits will expire the day after Christmas.

Doctors Concerned About Holiday Travel, Growing COVID-19 Cases

About 2.4 million people in Illinois will travel for Thanksgiving.

Family Of Young Coronavirus Victim Pleads: Take It Seriously

"I know everyone is tired," her mother said. "But you just have no idea the devastation losing someone brings to a family. "

Illinois Health Care Workers 'Paying The Price' As Cases Surge

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that hospital workers are experiencing "a crisis as challenging as the one they experienced last spring."

IL COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach All-Time High

State officials say local leaders need to step up and enforce restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the deadly virus.

Regions 5, 7 And 8 To See Stricter Mitigations Starting Wednesday

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said during a Monday news conference that coronavirus positivity in these regions has kept going up after crossing 8%.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.