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Illinois lawmakers again fail to act on hemp, while a new study highlights growing health concerns
The report notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no oversight of ingredients, potency or marketing to kids ...
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Illinois bill establishes commission to increase communication on public health issues
Current attention on the issue ... by bringing public health experts together. One Health Commission members will include the IDPH director, the president of the University of Illinois, the ...
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Bill establishes commission to increase communication on public health issues
Current attention on the issue ... by bringing public health experts together. One Health Commission members will include the IDPH director, the president of the University of Illinois, the ...
‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again
Illinois lawmakers have learned in recent years that Tier 2 benefits for some employees fail the “Safe Harbor” Social ...
House narrowly approves President Trump's request to cut public media funding
The proposal was approved by a 214-212 vote, only after Speaker Mike Johnson wrangled more Republican support. All three ...
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Cook County declares maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis
CHICAGO - Cook County has officially declared maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis. The announcement came Tuesday during a press conference held by Cook County Board President Toni ...
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Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine moves
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely ...
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As Wildfire Smoke Increases Bad-Air Days, Are Government Agencies Doing Enough?
Toxic air spreads hundreds or even thousands of miles from where wildfires burn. Last week, Chicago felt the sting—and ...