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A new study has found women who receive false positive results from mammogram screenings are less likely to be re-tested within the next year, as experts recommend they do.
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A new study has found women who receive false positive results from mammogram screenings are less likely to be re-tested within the next year, as experts recommend they do.
The Citizens Utility Board said it has seen a 65% increase in complaints and questions this winter about unregulated natural gas suppliers.
Nearly two dozen lawyers' groups in the Chicago area have banded together in opposition to President Trump's controversial travel ban.
All but one lane of the Clark Street Bridge will be closed for six months starting Monday, while crews make repairs.
The Chicago Cubs are giving fans a chance to present World Series championship rings to players and coaches during the team's first homestand in April.
In the 7th (Englewood) and 11th (Harrison) Districts on the South and West Sides, police now staff Strategic Decision Support Centers or "hunch centers" for short.
Commuters who use Metra are paying more for their rides starting Wednesday.
It was a violent start to 2017 in Chicago, with the number of shootings nearly duplicating the tally from the start of last year, which ended up being the city's bloodiest year in nearly two decades.
The Niles Public Library opens Wednesday a temporary 'U.S. Pizza Museum' exhibit, which will run through March 31st.
Several suburban fire departments responded to an immense blaze early Tuesday in northwest suburban Barrington.
The sun decided to grace Chicago with its presence on Monday, the first time the area has seen the sun in more than a week.
It was 50 years ago today that the biggest blizzard in Chicago brought the city to a standstill, as nearly 23 inches of snow buried the Windy City.
Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) said the graffiti was discovered since late Wednesday night, written in marker on at least five garages along Claremont Avenue between 103rd and 105th streets.
Demolition will soon begin on a 63-year old building in Franklin Park that once served as the headquarters for the Motorola Corporation.
President Donald Trump did not specify what he meant when he threatened to "send in the feds" if Chicago doesn't get violent crime under control, but city leaders and clergy said the last thing the city needs is National Guard troops on every street corner.
Newly sworn President Donald Trump warned Tuesday he would send in "the Feds" if the city of Chicago cannot reverse its recent surge in violence.
For more than a decade, a cemetery on the Far South Side has been working to make sure buried Civil War veterans do not go forgotten.
Richard Rodriguez said he had gotten into his parents' Buick Rendezvous near Kildare and Armitage avenues to go to school, and was waiting for his mom and dad when two teens – a boy and a girl – got in and drove away.
Police in LaGrange and Western Springs are looking for two men who held up students from Lyons Township High School late last week.
Four home break-ins have happened in the western suburban community since Dec. and police may be on to those responsible.
When you take out a book, a DVD, or some other material, you'll get a receipt that not only tells you when the material is due back, but that gives you the value of the item you borrowed.
Police said the officer lost control of his squad car and slammed into a light pole and light box at Army Trail Road and Cardinal Avenue around 9:30 p.m.
There is a new written policy for Oak Forest City Council meetings: All questions from the public must be put in writing.
Plans are in the works to build a new, 100-bed mental health hospital in southwest suburban New Lenox to serve people in Will and Grundy Counties.
Backpage.com took down its adult advertising section this week, and officials declined to testify before a U.S. Senate subcommittee, in the face of a blistering report accusing the website of facilitating child sex trafficking.
A cooler and windy day is ahead in Chicago with the first snow of the season approaching.
As the officers approached the parked white Lexus, police said several men got out and started running.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, trying to shore up support among senators for confirmation. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz’s ethics probe could be an obstacle, but Trump is standing by him.
A man has been accused of killing a well-respected doctor in front of their 3-year-old daughter, after luring her to his home in Barrington.
Despite growing controversy and doubts among Republicans about President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of former Congressman Matt Gaetz as his attorney general, Trump is not backing down.
Just before 2:15 a.m., police said officers on patrol spotted a car that matched the description of a vehicle wanted in an earlier incident involving an armed suspect. The car was parked in the 4600 block of North Knox Street.
Carminho is a world-renowned voice of fado and is performing in Chicago. Here’s a sneak peek.
Prosecutors said William Zientek lured Dr. Olga Duchon to his home on the grounds of having a face-to-face talk.
As the officers approached the parked white Lexus, police said several men got out and started running.
By mid-morning Thursday, a band of snowfall is expected to rotate around a low-pressure system in Wisconsin into our area.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
A cooler and windy day is ahead in Chicago with the first snow of the season approaching.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
The Wildcats' Jalen Leach made a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining and Justin Mullins sealed it with another free throw with 2 seconds left.
Des Watson shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range.
Connor Bedard set up each of Jason Dickinson's two goals, and Arvid Soderblom made 21 stops.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
Prosecutors said William Zientek lured Dr. Olga Duchon to his home in Barrington on Sunday on the grounds of having a face-to-face talk.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
