Chicago gun violence down for thirteenth consecutive month
Chicago police say March ended as the 13th straight month to see a drop in gun violence. In a news release, the police department says there were 29 homicides during the month — 10 fewer than were
State health officials confirm death related to synthetic marijuana
State health officials say a person who started bleeding severely after using synthetic marijuana has died. In a news release, the Illinois Department of Public Health would not reveal the identity of the person or any details
Illinois Meidcaid clients switched to managed-care health plans
About 550,000 Medicaid health care clients in Illinois were switched Sunday into managed-care health plans. The program is called HealthChoice Illinois. Medicaid clients will see their health care handled by managed care organizations. The MCOs focus on
Rauner’s to become first-time grandparents
Governor Bruce Rauner is expecting a new addition to the family. He and First Lady Diana Rauner will soon become grandparents for the first time.