Heather Simpson was the keynote speaker this week at the Illinois Department of Public Health’s infectious disease conference at Illinois State University.

Data shows that around 17% of people in Illinois have experienced long COVID as of March, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Finding data more granular — say, for central Illinois — is a little trickier.

The Joy of Movement is an organization that offers dance and exercise classes for those with Parkinson's disease. Founder and instructor Eve Fischberg and class participant Pat Graham spoke to Community Voices about the classes offered both in-person and online. Graham also shared how the classes have helped her as she contends with her disease and why she advocates for others to join. For more information visit: thejoyofmovement.org

Ban would take effect for manufacturers in 2027, retailers in 2028

A health alert has been issued after two cases were reported in LaSalle County.

On the high plains of Kansas, a beloved restaurant uses local products to help keep a shrinking farm town alive.

All counties are reporting at Low Level for respiratory illnesses.

Current President and CEO Ed Curtis is expected to retire next year.

Council to recommend how the Illinois Medicaid program can cover new, expensive therapies

When a shooting ended the Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, the local prosecutor assumed it was a traditional mass shooter — a lone gunman bent on destruction. The truth was more complex.