Whether practicing in a solo setting or at a law firm, lawyers today face a daunting array of risks in daily practice, and often need practical answers in real time about how to handle these risks.

Prompted by a question on a Facebook post about whether her hospital was Baby-Friendly, Janet McKay replied that her first two children “were born in a non-baby friendly hospital ,” but the facility where her third child was born was “baby and mama friendly” and she “had an amazing experience.” We were intrigued, so we contacted McKay to hear her story.

New Park Forest business helps south suburban home-based food service businesses

The 6th Annual Evergreen Park Senior Health Fair will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health CEO Dr. Jay Shannon announced on May 22 that Cook County Health is committing $1 million towards the Chicago and Cook County Flexible Housing Pool.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded $4,870,000 to Cook County Health (CCH) in grant funding over five years through its Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (known as Healthy Start) for the Cook County Healthy Start Initiative project to improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce infant mortality.

Thirteen nursing homes in South Suburbs received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

Planned Parenthood’s recent shots at a new pregnancy counseling center, Aid for Women, in Flossmoor shows “how radical” the abortion provider has become, former State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), one of Illinois’ leading pro-life advocates, told South Cook News.

Illinois Right to Life Executive Director Mary Kate Knorr was recently compelled to defend her organization's position in the wake of a verbal tirade to the media by a Planned Parenthood’s spokesperson.

Oak Lawn Respiratory & Rehab, a 143-bed skilled and intermediate care facility in Oak Lawn, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

Midway Neurological Rehab, a 404-bed skilled care facility in Bridgeview, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab, a 184-bed skilled care facility in Glenwood, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

Bria of Palos Hills, a 223-bed skilled and intermediate care facility in Palos Hills, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

Bria of Chicago Heights, a 64-bed skilled care facility in Chicago Heights, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

For nearly two decades the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk ( BBCW) has raised more than $6 million to support Little Company of Mary Hospital’s (LCMH) award-winning Comprehensive Breast Health Center and impacted the lives of thousands of breast cancer survivors.

Like any place with something to sell, the grocery store has trends that come and go.

The Chicago Southland region has become a top choice for event planners as they identify venues to hold their religious/fraternal meetings, annual conventions, reunions, team building, retreats, board meetings, and other special events.

The Chicago Southland has received the SportsEvents 2019 Reader’s Choice Award for Sports Destinations.

Congratulations to Victoria Golden, RN, Lactation Consultant who recently received the DAISY Award at Little Company of Mary.

Recently, the Blue Island Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors requested edits to the organization's bylaws to ensure the more regular occurrence of a quorum at monthly board meetings.