Deep brain stimulation surgery developed in Chicago helps treat tremor disorder
A suburban man is making music again with help from some high-tech surgery. Music instructor Matt O'Brien's transformation has been remarkable.
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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 successful surgery means more langurs can be saved with early detection.
It's a trend puzzling medical doctors, but they have theories. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez explored those theories and what you can do to best protect yourself and your loved ones.
"The estimated cost of the drug is thought to be about around $26,000 a year."
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is mostly seen in nursing homes. As CBS2's Chris Tye reports, some medical shortcuts taken during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may have fueled the spread.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Police said the driver was headed north on Interstate 94 near Winnetka Road, when they hit a concrete dividing barrier.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
They drove themselves to Mount Sinai Hospital where they are listed in critical condition.
This morning, northwest Indiana still has some lake-effect snow.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Durbin, originally from downstate Illinois, is the fifth most senior member of the U.S. Senate.
As a result, many have been left wondering what Henyard's next move will be as the primary election draws near.
Insiders said talk of a Chicago teachers' strike is not as loud as we've seen in past contract years.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A warning from the country's top doctor about alcohol's cancer risk comes at a time of year when many are already taking a step back from drinking.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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 some nominees revealed live on "CBS Mornings." Here's the full list.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Former President Jimmy Carter’s body on Tuesday will be brought to the U.S. Capitol, where he will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday at the National Cathedral.
Go inside an art exhibit dedicated to Native American history.
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Tech companies from around the globe are in Las Vegas this week to show off the latest innovations in technology, and artificial intelligence is taking center stage at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
Late Former President Jimmy Carter is making his last trip to Washington, D.C. On Tuesday morning, mourners paid their respects to the former president as his body laid in repose at the Carter Center, before his body will be taken to the U.S. Capitol, where he’ll lie in state ahead of his funeral on Thursday.
As a result, many have been left wondering what Henyard's next move will be as the primary election draws near.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
This morning, northwest Indiana still has some lake-effect snow.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"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.
Zach LaVine had 35 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Bulls, who trailed by 19 before rallying in the fourth quarter.
Interim coach Thomas Brown will get an interview, and while it seems unlikely he'll get the job, he made his case for why he believes he deserves a shot.
The North Central Cardinals (15-0) appeared in their fifth consecutive Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
Kasparas Jakucionis had 18 points and six assists, while Tre White pitched in 17 points and Kylan Boswell had 14.
The Blackhawks took an early lead on Tyler Bertuzzi's 14th goal of the season, set up by Connor Bedard's pass following a steal from Zibanejad.
Marisol Vazquez, 37, allegedly confessed to suffocating her daughter, Lucia Arevala, and told detectives that voices in her head told her to kill herself and her daughter.
Police say the 31-year-old woman was a passenger in a parked car when five people got out of another car and tried to rob.
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
A Pennsylvania man has been indicted after prosecutors said he tried to join a terrorist organization and lied about it to the FBI.
