Take caution, but don't avoid fruits, vegetables during contamination outbreaksPrecaution shouldn't mean fear of an entire grocery aisle. Also, Amtrak, Tammy Duckworth, SNAP, renters rights, drivers and MLB playoffs.Chicago Sun-Times3d agoWhole story →HealthFoodTammy Duckworth
For Syrian refugee with genetic disorder in suburban Chicago, looming Medicaid cutoff has his parents worriedAs part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," refugees no longer will be eligible after Wednesday for Medicaid, a state-federal program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income households and people with disabilities.Chicago Sun-Times12d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentHR 1medicaid cutoff for refugees
Illinois officials press Trump administration to restore crisis lifeline for LGBTQ+ youthU.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and others are pushing the administration to restore the “Press 3” option on the nation’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which previously provided specialized crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth.Chicago Sun-Times25d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeRaja Krishnamoorthilgbtq lifeline funding dispute
Blue Cross Blue Shield lowers payment for therapists, pediatricians under new ‘downcoding’ policyThe insurer’s new system started in July, just as Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law meant to curb the growing trend of health insurance companies automatically reducing fees paid to doctors. But the new law doesn’t go into effect until 2028.Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJB Pritzkerhealth insurance downcoding policy
Indiana governor directs state to investigate NIPSCO as power outages last nearly 2 weeksIndiana Gov. Mike Braun called for a thorough review of NIPSCO's preparedness for storm damage, including whether the utility protected its infrastructure and kept the vegetation near its power lines cleared.Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentMike Braunindiana power outage investigation
