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Former CDC official warns about changes to childhood vaccine schedule in hearing – NBC Chicago

Introduction to the Hearing The future of access to critical childhood vaccines, including the hepatitis B shot, became a flashpoint in a Senate health committee...

First Illinois West Nile virus death of 2025 confirmed in suburban Cook County

Introduction to West Nile Virus A suburban Cook County resident in their 60s has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking the first virus-related death...

Pilsen coal plant demolition puts pressure on city not to repeat Little Village fiasco

Introduction to the Pilsen Coal Plant Demolition The owner of the former Fisk coal-fired power plant wants to demolish more than a dozen structures around...

3rd Cook County measles case reported in suburban Chicago

Introduction to the Measles Outbreak Cook County has identified its third measles case of the year in a 4-year-old child who lives in the Chicago...

Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino reveals liver disease diagnosis – NBC Chicago

Introduction to Dan Marino's Health Journey Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino has revealed he was diagnosed with liver disease 18 years ago.Marino made the revelation...

RFK Jr. has the federal vaccine court in his sights – NBC Chicago

Introduction to RFK Jr.'s Stance on Vaccines Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, has promised not to “take away anybody’s vaccines.”...

Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs – NBC Chicago

Millions Face Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs Introduction to the Issue There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable...

Gov. JB Pritzker signs executive order to protect COVID-19 vaccine access under RFK Jr.

Introduction to Executive Order Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed an executive order that aims to protect COVID-19 vaccine access in Illinois amid increased barriers...

Man, 34, has tooth implanted in eye to restore his vision – NBC Chicago

Introduction to Tooth-in-Eye Surgery Brent Chapman can see again after doctors pulled out one of his teeth, flattened it, drilled a hole in it, placed...

Chicago moves a step closer to neighborhood air-pollution monitoring

Introduction to Air-Pollution Monitoring in Chicago The city of Chicago has taken a significant step towards monitoring air pollution in its neighborhoods by completing the...

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