Cook County Health chief medical officer voices concern as ACA subsidies set to expire Thursday

Without an extension of ACA subsidies, premiums are expected to double and triple for the 550,000 Illinoisans enrolled in the ...

As federal health tax credits end, Chicago-area leaders warn about costs to Cook County and Illinois hospitals

Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026. Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi say the impact will hurt individuals and hospitals ...
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These 5 Chicago-area hospitals are among the top in U.S.

Five Chicago-area hospitals were among the 156 hospitals nationwide to earn "Top Hospital" designation by the Leapfrog Group.

Doctors warn about spike in respiratory illnesses in Chicago, Cook County

COVID-19 and RSV are relatively low in Chicago and Cook County, but it's the flu that's prompting health officials to sound ...

Cook County Health Looks Back on 2025

Cook County Health continues to demonstrate the vital role of public health care in strengthening our communities,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “While the federal landscape ...

2 Cook County deputies shot at outside Mt. Sinai: Hospital, Chicago police say

Two Cook County Sheriff's deputies were shot at outside of Mt. Sinai Hospital Wednesday morning, Chicago police and the sheriff's office said.