The Latest Breaking News from Chicago Department of Public Health

Chicago Hospital Kitchen License Suspended After Inspectors Find 200-Plus Live Cockroaches and Black Slime Dripping on Ice

Chicago suspended Advocate Illinois Masonic's kitchen license after inspectors found 200-plus live roaches and slime on ice. Here's what families should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 22

Calumet Fisheries reopens after passing health inspection

The 75-year-old seafood restaurant at 3259 E. 95th St. passed an inspection Friday after being closed since Oct. 31, Chicago Department of Public Health records show.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

City shuts down Calumet Fisheries for signs of rodents, but owner smells something fishy: ‘We got a bad deal’

The Chicago Department of Public Health shut down Calumet Fisheries Oct. 31.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023

With fall and cooler temps ahead, the new COVID booster is essential

Chicagoans, don’t allow COVID fatigue to keep you from staying safe and healthy. Take precautions against the coronavirus and the flu.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2022

Abortion providers get funding boost from Chicago officials

Two Chicago-based organizations that help individuals who are seeking an abortion will split $500,000 from the Chicago Department of Public Health to help those traveling to Illinois for the medical procedure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022

Environmental groups call for air monitoring, home air filtration systems in Little Village two years after botched implosion

Environmental community groups issued a list of demands Monday as they continue to seek answers about the demolition of a smokestack at the former Crawford Coal Plant.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2022

Some Illinois school districts to ditch COVID-19 tests this fall: ‘The demand really wasn’t there’

CHICAGO — Despite the urging of the state’s health department to resume school-based COVID-19 testing for students this fall, officials at several Illinois districts said this week they are halting the program due to waning interest from parents and the availability of home tests.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 8, 2022

In Chicago and the region, new 911 response alternatives find early success, but also limits in urgent mental health treatment

CHICAGO — A woman called 911, worried her friend might commit suicide after seeing a concerning photo on social media and thinking she may have slit her wrist.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 3, 2022

Over 300 monkeypox cases reported in Chicago

The city received an additional 15,000 doses of the vaccine over the weekend, health officials said, but demand continues to outpace the supply.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2022

Monkeypox cases in Illinois surpass 300 as big summer festivals approach

Health officials look to raise awareness ahead of large outdoor events like Lollapalooza and Market Days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022