We know that Black women are up to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

We identified obstetric service status for every rural and urban short-term acute care hospital in every US state. During 2010–22, seven states had at least 25 percent of hospitals close their ...

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the Illinois Department of Human Services 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline ...

Gun-related suicides in the U.S. reached record highs for the third straight year in 2023, a new report on gun violence says.

To earn voter trust, Illinois leaders must tackle the affordability crisis with bold ideas — from public groceries to broader ...

"We often say Illinois’ greatest natural asset is its soil. That’s not just rhetoric — it’s reality. Our soil feeds families, ...

Under a bright summer sky and in front of more than 200 guests, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) formally broke ground June ...

The massive tax cut legislation passed by the House and Senate this week will dramatically upend health care in America. The ...

Political rhetoric around the one big beautiful bill President Donald Trump signed July 4 continues to ramp up in Illinois.

Live Free Illinois, alongside families, faith leaders, and community advocates, held a rally Wednesday to ask Congressman ...