Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, March 01, 2013  State Senators passed the expansion Thursday. It now goes to the House.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Second hand smoke still a concern  in the area.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Pleas of parents and other won't save the JDC.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Illinois health officials say a steroid medication suspected of causing an outbreak of a deadly form of meningitis was shipped to a pain clinic with six locations in the Chicago area.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Ban on chewing tobacco at games and on camera.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  There is one confirmed case of Whooping Cough in Morgan County, Illinois.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  Illinois health officials are reminding the public how to avoid foodborne illnesses at July Fourth picnics.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Illinois health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with bats as they start becoming more active during this time of year.

Saturday, January 15, 2011  Are you an LLC health care provider? If so, you're expected to register with the state. A new requirement will increase oversight of Illinois health care companies.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Illinois health officials say they've confirmed this year's first human case of West Nile virus.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Residents who have been denied health insurance may apply online or over the phone starting tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Friday, August 06, 2010  Health care work force training programs in Illinois are set to receive federal grants totaling $5.4 million.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Illinois health officials are reminding the public to practice good hygiene before diving into swimming pools.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Public comments are invited on a proposed uniform health insurance application to be used by all Illinois health insurers beginning next year.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  The Subway restaurant chain has issued an apology for a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 80 people across 26 Illinois counties.