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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A package of Humalog KwikPen insulin injectors photographed in a pharmacy in Remington, Va., on February 26, 2019. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a cap on insulin prices in state-regulated health plans.

Insulin price cap signed into law

February 9, 2020

Out-of-pocket insulin prices in state-regulated health plans will soon cap at $100, according to the Jan. 24 bill Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law. The bill was introduced to state legislators...

Evanston nursing home fined $25,000 for care policy violations

November 20, 2019

Health officials fined an Evanston skilled care facility for failing to notify a physician of a resident’s functional decline, which the state claims likely resulted in the resident’s death, a statement...

Ike Ogbo appointed new Health and Human Services director

November 5, 2019

Ike Ogbo has been appointed director of Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department, the city announced Tuesday. Ogbo was appointed to the position by interim city manager Erika Storlie. He has...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks to a group of Northwestern students in the spring. The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating 13 individuals who have experienced severe breathing problems after vaping.

Illinois Department of Public Health investigates cases of vaping-linked illness

September 23, 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating 13 individuals who have experienced severe breathing problems after vaping, following 69 reported cases of people suffering from respiratory symptoms...

“We are taking the threat posed by a rise in measles cases very seriously and are committed to taking action to keep Illinoisans safe,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said after the Illinois Department of Public Health said it would expand its efforts to increase the state’s vaccination rate.

Illinois public health officials increase efforts to vaccinate in response to measle increase

April 24, 2019

In response to an increase of reported measles across the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health said in a Tuesday news release that it will expand its efforts to increase the state’s vaccination...

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