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A controversy over patient safety in the operating room is brewing at one of the area's biggest hospitals.
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A controversy over patient safety in the operating room is brewing at one of the area's biggest hospitals.
They thought it was a good bet, but instead their life savings were wiped out and families ruined. CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
This is the story of another in a long series of Medicare scams that continue to cost tax-payers millions of dollars every year.
After four years of asking the state for a traffic signal, IDOT finally began construction this past spring, which also included new pedestrian walkways, street lamps and cameras for added safety.
Every year when Cook County property tax bills come out, property owners are shocked by increases they cannot understand.
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, it leaves family members with lots of questions.
A record Medicare fraud bust--totaling $1.2 billion in wasted tax dollars--may just be the tip of the iceberg in a case that keeps raising troubling and expensive questions.
The number of clinics offering unproven stem cell injections is growing, despite FDA warnings and a federation of medical boards challenging state regulators to crack down on them.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced action Tuesday against 24 people involved with five telemedicine companies and 130 medical equipment companies for billing Medicare for the more than $1.2 billion in unnecessary medical equipment.
A 39th Ward polling place at 6100 N. Central Ave. turned away several voters Tuesday morning because none of the assigned election judges showed up before polls opened at 6 a.m.
There are more than 5,000 active police investigations in Illinois hinged on pending DNA results, and lawmakers are demanding the state take action to address the backlog.
Have ambulance response times improved since the summer?
Some have been raped, others were beaten: Dozens of cases of women who were all strangled or asphyxiated remain unsolved.
Patients buried in medical bills when they thought they were covered by comprehensive medical insurance; they bought policies that promised a lot, but covered almost nothing.
Dr. Syed Akhter was charged with inappropriately prescribing large quantities of highly addictive and abused controlled substances.
A day after the Mercy Hospital shooting that destroyed so many families, new details are emerging about 32-year-old gunman Juan Lopez.
They peddle false hope to people suffering from pain and incurable diseases. They claim their unproven treatments with stem cell injections will bring relief at a cost of thousands of dollars.
One of the biggest things that has happened in this election run is the record-breaking number of people that have applied to vote by mail. And that is causing some questions to come up in precinct polling places.
One of the state's highest paid school superintendents has been fired for financial misconduct.
If you're in pain, a free back or neck brace sounds like a good deal, but it's really part of a multi-million dollar scam by many different companies that are ripping taxpayers off.
"We think billions of dollars were flowing through Western Union since about 2004 to scammers. International scammers."
It's happening in thousands of Chicago homes: major construction or rehab work is being done without city permits.
Imagine your favorite celebrity reaching out to you on social media. At first you're thrilled, but this brush with greatness can soon take a sinister turn. One that is costing people millions of dollars. CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
State standards require fire departments to provide advance life support assistance within six minutes.
Minutes count when you are having a heart attack, but it took the Chicago Fire Department more than 40 minutes to get a 56-year-old man to a hospital for help earlier this month.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
No one was in custody late Wednesday.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
Robert Jones has been at the helm for nine years. He is the first African American chancellor for the university.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
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.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
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.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
At an event in Rosemont, CBP highlighted everything from fake Ozempic to fake luxury good and guns.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday. CBS Chicago took home the TV Station of the Year honors.
Switching offensive coordinator five days before playing the Green Bay Packers is less than ideal, but for the Chicago Bears, desperate times call for desperate measures. With an offense that's failing to deliver points, fans will find out what new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown can do for the Bears.
Europe’s biggest meal delivery firm Just East Takeaway sold Grubhub to the food delivery startup Wonder for $650 million.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
The undercover officer, a 32-year veteran of the force, suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Damage to the building has been estimated at $1.5 million.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
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.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
Wednesday was the first practice for Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator after taking over for the fired Shane Waldron.
The signs of success can be found all around Indiana's campus these days.
Nick Martinelli continued his scoring run with 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting and Northwestern beat Illinois-Chicago 83-74.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
No one was in custody late Wednesday.
Fmr. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stands trial on federal bribery, conspiracy, racketeering, and wire fraud.
The crew broke in a little after 4 a.m. stealing bottles of alcohol and then returned a second time later.
The victim was taken to an area hospital. It was not believed that anyone was in custody late Wednesday.
