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State Officials: Illinois Is Ebola-Free, And Ready For Any Cases
Gov. Pat Quinn was expected to form an Ebola task force and announce members next week, officials said.
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Gov. Pat Quinn was expected to form an Ebola task force and announce members next week, officials said.
Department Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck announced the hotline Thursday. It will be managed by staff from the Illinois Poison Center, who will be able to answer questions about the virus and the state's response.
Screening for the Ebola virus began Thursday at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, as local health experts sought to reassure the public they are ready to help contain any outbreak.
All the rain we've been having is making mold counts go sky high and those with allergies are just miserable, reports CBS 2's Pamela Jones.
Hospitals supported by taxpayers have paid out more than $180 million in Illinois for wrongful death cases -- deaths that could have been prevented.
Ebola is front of mind for just about everyone, but especially for a local company. Medline based in Mundelein is seeing an uptick in calls from hospitals looking for protective Ebola gear.
A Chicago neurosurgeon says there are some warning signs to keep in mind, when trying to differentiate between a run-of-the-mill headache and something worse. CBS 2's Marissa Bailey reports.
Pollen season is drawing to a close but sneezing continues for many according to Dr. Joseph Leija, who keeps the official pollen and mold count for the State of Illinois.
The Illinois Attorney General's office said it has received complaints of several possible email scams related to the Ebola scare. One email says it will provide an Ebola "surplus personal protection kit."
It's the way many women relax at the end of a busy day: having a nice glass of wine. But, when does when one glass become one glass too many?
A viral infection is being blamed for more than a hundred sick kids at a school in Schererville, Ind.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck says hospitals are on standby - in case there are cases of Ebola.
Precautions to protect us against spread of Ebola are now widespread. We saw evidence of that in Chicago, though no cases have been reported here.
Your child wakes up with a fever, cough and generally feels awful. Could it be the more unusual enterovirus that has been in the news recently, or the seasonal flu virus?
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk was pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to quickly approve a nasal spray that can treat heroin overdoses in an emergency.
Henyard wasn't in the office a day after a report revealed the village is more than $3.5 million in the red, and village employees wouldn't say when she will be.
Organizers are hoping to tap into new audiences by inviting content creators on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X to this month's DNC.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed Massey.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge want to know who was behind a bank heist at the BMO bank near Western and Bussee Highway.
Police say the three men shot two other men in the head.
Vera Liddell is accused of ordering more than 11,000 cases of chicken wings through the district between August and November 2021.
The fire started Saturday morning on Kolin and Ogden.
Saturday events also included Ellen DeGeneres' sold-out last standup and a Metallica show at Soldier Field.
The Israeli military acknowledged targeting a school, saying there was a command center inside. Hamas denied that.
A man was inside when a gunman came in and shot him. Then, a third man pulled out a gun and fired at the shooter.
A 16-year-old boy got into an argument with a man who then pulled out a gun and opened fire, police say.
We can expect low humidity levels, seasonably cool temperatures, and low rain chances for the next several days.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
The Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick's preseason debut.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
Ian Happ homered leading off the game, Cody Bellinger connected and the Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the White Sox.
The game on Monday, Aug. 8, 1988, did not actually wind up being the first official night game—as it got rained out. But it was still a historic day.
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Gloria Gastelum, 54, and her son, German Vargas, 22, were charged with felony drug charges.
More than five weeks have passed since hotel workers allegedly pinned down D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Police believe a third shooting in the same 24-hour period was an accidental self-inflicted shooting.
Police said the teens blocked the road in front of a woman, and surrounded her car when she came to a stop.