“We are currently seeing the greatest number of measles cases reported in the United States since 1992, and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000,” said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “This record number of cases is a reminder of the importance of continued vaccination. Help kids stay healthy as they head #VaxToSchool and make sure they are protected from 14 vaccine preventable diseases.”

In a public statement issued by Facebook, the social media giant said, “We want to be clearer about the products and services that are part of Facebook.” Changes are currently being made on the development side of Instagram and WhatsApp, both owned by Facebook, to reflect the new branding.

To be named to the Honors List, a student must maintain a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79 and be enrolled in six or more semester hours.

To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.80 or higher and be enrolled in six or more semester hours.

Chicago – Ushering in a new era of transparency and effectiveness to the state’s health care system, Governor JB Pritzker enacted a Medicaid overhaul today to increase the timeliness of applications, re-determinations and payments to providers and decrease the number of Medicaid claims denials.

Beginning Monday, August 5 at approximately 6 a.m. Arsenal Road (near the Joliet Army Training Area) will be closed between Baseline Road and Brandon...