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Two Chicago Area Hospitals Agree On Merger
Officials for two Chicago area hospital systems say they've signed an agreement to merge, paving the way to create Illinois' largest Catholic-owned health care system.
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Officials for two Chicago area hospital systems say they've signed an agreement to merge, paving the way to create Illinois' largest Catholic-owned health care system.
An Illinois health insurance program for children has implemented new income eligibility requirements.
Johnson and Johnson has recalled 61,000 bottles of extra-strength Tylenol caplets form 2009 because of a musty smell.
Two children in the last three weeks have been treated at Children's Memorial Hospital after they ingested button batteries.
An annual water quality report from the National Resources Defense Council found that Great Lakes beaches were the most frequently closed beaches in the nation because of contaminated water.
Public health programs are underfunded, and others are under political attack according to a report from the American Public Health Association.
The American Medical Association at its annual meeting in Chicago Tuesday took aim at ads that promote unrealistic body images.
Every time you get behind the wheel, you could be at risk for skin cancer. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Would a $2 bottle of fattening soda have Americans drinking less and slimming down? As CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports, some doctors think a big fat soda tax is the answer.
The nation's doctors remain divided over a key plank of President Barack Obama's health care reform law.
Starting in the fall of 2012, smokers reaching for a pack of cigarettes will get an in-your-face warning about what they're doing to themselves and the people around them.
Sunglasses for kids are actually a good thing, one pediatrician tells CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist. But what should you look for in shades for your youngster?
A new study by researchers in Chicago finds food allergies in children are much more common than previously believed.
A new study says spending too much time in front of your TV could result in a greater chance of some serious health problems.
Flip flops can be hard on your feet if you don't know what to look for. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez hits the streets to see why some of the footwear flops.
An employee of the Democratic National Committee has filed a complaint seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody.
The number of migrants arriving at hte southern border hit a three-year low of just over 83,000 in June.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
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.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
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.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
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.
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 David Yeomans has a check on the wet forecast.
August is National Black Business Month, and a Chicago coffee shop on the West Side hopes out-of-towners visiting the city for the DNC will support Black-owned businesses. Shardaa Gray reports.
While hotels are not fully booked for the convention, the opportunity to showcase the city is a subject of excitement for many in the hospitality industry. Tara Molina reports.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Sears first moved into the headquarters in Hoffman Estates in 1992.
The group's permits to protest have been approved, but the group said the city is imposing restrictions they believe are in place to silence them.
During National Black Business Month, they're calling attention to Black business owners in the Chicago area.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Some of the teens preparing to cast their first ballot this November.
There were no reports of injuries, but there was a great deal of damage inside due not only to fire, but also to smoke and water.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
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.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs.
The Bears have been looking to find ways to get the ball in Jones' hands outside of just being a kick returner.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.
Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting.
The manager at Fresh Mart Foods also said the burglary crew stole a bunch of lottery tickets.