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Eyesight In Children Appears To Be Declining; Electronics To Blame?
The world is becoming more out of focus some kids. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist explains.
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The world is becoming more out of focus some kids. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist explains.
Anthony Graham has lost 63 pounds in the last year, something he hadn't planned. Then the headaches began. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, only 52 lung transplants were performed last year at two centers in Illinois, forcing many patients to travel out of state.
William Noble, a sixth-grader at Lavizzo Elementary School, didn't have to go far for a physical exam -- just a few steps outside. CBS 2's Marissa Bailey reports.
Illinois residents who don't have health insurance yet have just hours left to sign up, or face a potential tax penalty next year, but they could have trouble signing up due to outages on the federal government's enrollment website.
Monday midnight is the deadline to avoid penalties when signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. A series of sign-up clinics are scheduled between now and then. WBBM's Bob Roberts attended one at the Broadway Armory in Edgewater.
First, a DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy administered Narcan to a 32-year old woman having a heroin overdose Saturday near Villa Park. Then, Wednesday night, two Hanover Park police officers saved the life of a 29-year old man.
All 1,800 students were offered the chance to get free EKGs, and Supt. Mike Riordan said he believes at least 1,000 of them got the four-minute heart scan.
The move to shutter its hospital comes less than two weeks after its nurses staged a five-day strike to protest working conditions at the facility.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended a plan to make condoms available at 24 high schools starting next school year, expanding an effort to reduce teen pregnancy and prevent the spread of sexually-transmitted diseases among youths.
New numbers released Wednesday show that women have a one-in-six chance of developing Alzheimer's, and that's not all researchers here in Chicago discovered about the brain disease.
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Most of us are familiar with wearing special glasses at the cinema, but some doctors are using them in the operating room. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Simon & Schuster author Linda Geddes explores and debunks common baby and pregnancy myths here.
The frigid, snowy winter might help delay allergy season this spring, but mold and pollen problems could be worse than usual once allergy season is underway.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
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.
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.
Two men are facing charges after police say they ran onto the field Saturday during the game between the Cubs and the White Sox.
After months of preparations, the Democratic National Convention starts a week from Monday. With a number of security measures and street closures going into place, the city will look and feel a lot different.
A video released by the state emergency service of Ukraine shows rescue crews clearing debris at a house near Kyiv. They say a downed Russian weapon fell on it.
In Spain, the sun forced both locals and tourists to seek refuge in the available shade. While temperatures also topped 100 degrees in Italy.
Thousands of people joined relatives of hostages to gather to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the way he has handled the war against Hamas.
Saturday events also included Ellen DeGeneres' sold-out last standup and a Metallica show at Soldier Field.
He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene. He was taken to Mt. Sinai, where he died.
A dry west/northwest wind flow of 5-15 mph will keep humidity levels low.
Much of the tight security will go into effect before the DNC begins.
The security perimeter buildout will begin on Monday at 6 a.m. with the staging of the perimeter fencing at the United Center and McCormick Place.
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 U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count in Paris again, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
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.
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.