Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks
A new study suggests dozens of U.S. cities are at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer. Health officials say they are working to prevent the scale of infections.
A new study suggests dozens of U.S. cities are at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer. Health officials say they are working to prevent the scale of infections.
Experts weigh in on what makes Chicago a haven for different animals and plants.
The county is treating an influx of migrants while preparing for a wave of low-income patients to lose Medicaid health insurance.
The turtles are usually found living in shallow ponds or streams, including the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and smaller lagoons.
A team of WBEZ and Chicago-Sun Times reporters ventured onto the river this week to catch their own glimpse of the hefty turtle, nicknamed “Chonkosaurus.”
A team of journalists and an expert from the Field Museum set out this week to find the renowned reptile that had recently been spotted on the Chicago River.
The bill passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and is expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker.
The city kept 126 beds but isn’t using them. The state has 1,125 more beds from the makeshift hospital but says the city hasn’t asked for them. And the city is missing out on $30 million from Springfield to support immigrants.
Two midwives and a health professional joined WBEZ’s Reset to discuss the struggles of three mothers from our “First 12 Weeks” series.
Health officials say the two problems are related, and getting the number of STD infections down could take years.