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Most jobs don't require 20 years of school. That's why not all of us are doctors. But all of that education paid off for med students across the country for Match Day on Friday.
Most jobs don't require 20 years of school. That's why not all of us are doctors. But all of that education paid off for med students across the country for Match Day on Friday, as they found out where they'll be starting their residencies this summer.
Joe Donlon caught up with Dr. James Rowley, who heads up the sleep medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, to talk about his research and how we can successfully catch some Z’s.
The flu has killed at least five Illinois children so far this year, and infection rates remain high. Jermont Terry reports.
Obesity expert Dr. Naomi Parrella of Rush University joins Marie Saavedra to talk about the new study and the impact for patients.
A suburban man is making music again with help from some high-tech surgery. Music instructor Matt O'Brien's transformation has been remarkable.
Dr. Lisa Ravindra of Rush University Medical Center joins Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra to explain seasonal affective disorder and when people should get help.
Dr. Nerissa Fernandes of Rush University Medical Center advises taking care of flu and COVID vaccinations in the next week or two for protection during December gatherings.
Those who served led a presentation of colors ceremony this Veterans Day, carrying flags of the various branches of the military.
Dr. Keisha Nicole House overcame her childhood pain to help people who are struggling with substance use disorders. It's her profession and so much more. Mugo Odigwe reports.
Dr. Neepa Patel of Rush University Medical Center explains Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms and risk factors, and any possible links to concussions and collision sports.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center at Rush University Medical Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others. Lauren Victory reports.
Dr. Harini Kolluri, a specialist in pediatric endocrinology at Rush University Medical Center, joins Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra to discuss a study in which children ages 6 to 11 took the weight loss drug commonly known as Saxenda.
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Dr. Shivanjali Shankaran, an infectious disease specialist at Rush University Medical Center, explains what mpox is and why the WHO is so concerned about another outbreak.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
Investigator Dave Savini looks at Rush University Medical Center, where they have moved some outpatient appointments to virtual visits and say they are prepared for anything—with specialized medical equipment.
The list by U.S. News and World Report ranks hospitals based on several specialties.
Doctors at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center took CBS 2 into a colonoscopy procedure room to show how a new high-tech tool helps improve screening.
While a colonoscopy might not be on everyone's list of favorite things to do, it's an incredibly important medical procedure. Colorectal cancer is the third-highest leading cause of cancer in the U.S. Doctors at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center took CBS 2 into a colonoscopy procedure room to show how a new high-tech tool helps improve screening and will hopefully save lives.
Students collect food from around the Illinois Medical District that would otherwise have been thrown out.
Students collect food from around the Illinois Medical District that would otherwise have been thrown out. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
"One of my biggest goals is to rebuild the trust that's been broken between a lot of Black women and the health care system," Dr. Kayla Nixon Marshall said.
Rush is also adjusting visiting hours and the number of visitors permitted.
The health system is again requiring masks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander Brown had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
CBS News Chicago's Charlie De Mar and Megan Hickey are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy. Lauren Victory reports on his family's mission.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments. Marissa Sulek reports on a proposed city ordinance calling for warnings about electrical hazards.
Elgin police said they learned car belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983, was spotted years ago, but the Elgin Fire Department dive team thought it was an ATV. No further investigation was conducted at the time.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander Brown had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Loyola Chicago will play Chattanooga in the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
The Chicago White Sox can finally put last year's hellish 121 losses behind them Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, 20, of Racine, Wisconsin, is also charged with grooming and criminal sexual abuse.
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
