Facing a heart transplant, a veteran asks doctors to save special tattoo
After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure.
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After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Researchers are making strides in therapy for Parkinson's and essential tremor, an even more common disorder that affects millions.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
Two doctors who just returned from Gaza on humanitarian medical missions shared their experience treating Palestinian patients at a hospital there.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
A nurse who helped save a newborn's life got a surprise visit from the now 17-year-old boy who was born at 26 weeks and weighed just 2 pounds and 5 ounces.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
The White House announced earlier Thursday, Medicare has reached agreements with drug manufacturers on lower prices for all 10 of the drugs selected for the initial round of negotiation.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
Former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed and two others have been indicted on charges of scheming to embezzle more than $15 million from the hospital.
In a news release, Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Monica Davis turned herself in to Schaumburg police last week after learning investigators received complaints about her suburban dental practice.
A woman accused of performing dental work on patients without a license went before a suburban Cook County judge on Tuesday. It was the first time CBS 2 has seen Monica Davis since complaints about her were first exposed.
A woman accused of performing dental work on several patients without a license went before a judge on Tuesday. The self-proclaimed dentist was charged with three felonies, but Illinois wasn't the only state she was facing legal trouble in.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
A woman posing as a dentist was arrested in Schaumburg after customers complained she gave them fake braces and, in one case, a patient had a chipped tooth after a visit. Police investigated and charged the so-called dentist with a crime after a CBS 2 investigation.
A teenager who narrowly escaped death when war broke out in Ukraine more than two years ago made what was described as a miraculous turnaround.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
The Loyola Medicine Burn Center treats more than 4,000 children each year who have experienced severe burns.
Sarah Diamond, 31, was accused of targeting the most vulnerable, including hospice patients living out their final days.
The 68-year-old Peruvian woman was eating pork rinds when the object became lodged and she threw up blood.
Have you ever looked up in the sky and noticed colored spots on either one or both sides of the sun? If so, you probably saw a sun dog, also known as parhelia or mock sun.
The crash happened around 5:43 a.m. in the 2500 block of West North Avenue.
Vincente Rodriguez, 20, of Aurora, Illinois, was charged with three felony counts of reckless homicide with a motor vehicle.
Partly cloudy skies are on tap with some lake-effect snow showers, favoring Northwest Indiana.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Barney is a 4-month-old puppy looking for his new home. He has a gentle nature and loves giving kisses and snuggling.
Police said a car was used to enter a Game Stop store, leaving broken glass and toppled merchandise.
Following a 90-minute closed-door session at Friday night's special meeting, the board voted 6-0 to terminate Martinez without cause and ended the meeting without further discussion.
Highs will top out in the middle and upper 20s with a slight breeze, which will send wind chill values into the teens at times.
Chicago police said as officers arrived on scene, they saw the suspect shooting at an individual on the ground. Officers were then fired upon by the suspect, striking their squad car.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
Each year, City Council members work with school principals to find families who are having an especially tough time at the holidays to help them get Christmas gifts under the tree.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
