SPRINGFIELD – Illinois would become one of the first states to make so-called crisis pregnancy centers subject to the same consumer fraud standards as car dealerships, retailers and…
Colleen Marotta has delivered hundreds of babies. Marotta, 43, of Arlington Heights, became a nurse in 2001. Ten years later, she became a certified professional midwife, or CPM. When…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois is taking steps to combat troubling maternal and infant mortality statistics after one lawmaker was moved to action by a series of reports which showcased the…
A state representative from Chicago wants to act on behalf of women and newborns in rural parts of Illinois. State Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago) has launched a campaign to establish…
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is releasing Illinois’ first Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report. The report identifies statewide trends in maternal deaths…
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
A south suburban congresswoman wants to stop American mothers from dying during pregnancy and childbirth. “We’ve already lost too many mothers to this crisis,” said U.S. Rep….
Litesa Wallace says it was only throughout the grace of God that she delivered a healthy baby boy 15 years ago. Despite working out twice a day, having a master’s degree, and knowing…
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago woman grows her presence ...Chicago resident Lizzy Lopez was wondering what do with land her father ...
Berwyn man charged in homicideA 27-year-old Berwyn man has been charged in connection with an alleged ...
Thousands stand opposed to TrumpThroughout this spring in Chicago and across the country there have been ...
