Chicago Department of Public Health
With 400 or so restaurant closings a year, the city health department can't publicize every closure. The fact that some restaurants get singled out irks restaurateurs but is a fact of life.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
While city leaders say there are no plans as of yet to close mental health centers, the state and city differ on how much state funding Chicago requested to operate the clinics.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
2 months ago | Alex Parker
Dramatic cuts are expected in Chicago's budget for its mental health centers. Commissioner Terry Mason says he feels like 'I'm in the school of make do'.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
More than 100 health experts gathered at Rush University Medical Center for a conference that highlighted the need for more education on breastfeeding among black mothers.
3 months ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.
South Side residents shared their concerns about health care in Cook County with county health system board members. Board members listened, but also asked tough questions.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
Several months ago, a city billing glitch caused officials to contemplate closing four South Side mental health centers. They won a reprieve, but now officials say the state budget crisis may lead to their closure.
4 months ago | Alex Parker
The city's Department of Public Health will enact wide-ranging cuts to services like STD testing and mental health treatment if the state's budget impasse continues.
4 months ago | Alex Parker
The billing issues that caused four mental health centers to nearly close have been fixed, according to the state human services department.
4 months ago | Alex Parker
