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Phlebotomists Selina Ramirez, left, and Sarah Drozd, right, work with clients Nijole Fredricks and Sherry Heckman as they give blood at Versiti's Naperville Blood Donation Center on Sept. 21, 2023.

Blood suppliers warn of potential rationing at hospitals if donors don’t step up: ‘We need it now’

September 22, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

Three major blood suppliers for Chicago hospitals are warning of potential rationing amid an ongoing blood shortage in the wake of the pandemic and are making an urgent appeal for...

Then-Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sergio Brown speaks during an NFL event in London, July 15, 2015.

Sergio Brown: Maywood police looking into authenticity of rambling videos allegedly posted by missing former NFL player

September 20, 2023 at 7:22 a.m.

Maywood police detectives are aware of and looking into videos apparently showing missing former NFL player Sergio Brown discussing the death of his mother. In a video posted Monday to...

A cowboy demonstrates rope tricks during the Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village on Sept. 16, 2023.

Chaotic street closures, scuffles with police prompt city officials to consider new ways to celebrate Mexican Independence Day

September 19, 2023 at 11:39 a.m.

As revelers across the city this weekend waved flags and honked horns in honor of Mexican Independence Day, a chaotic undertone tarnished the celebration with the sudden downtown road closures...

Fallen Chicago Fire Lt. Kevin Ward honored by loved ones, fellow firefighters. ‘He put his service above himself,’ mayor says.

September 13, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

The mourners who were gathered at the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Kevin Ward faced a tough challenge in summing up his vibrant life in sentences. The firefighter, who...

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