Divers find missing woman’s body in Chicago River
Police divers found the body of a missing college student Wednesday afternoon, two and a half days after the Minnesota woman vanished beneath the surface of the frigid Chicago River....
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Dad of woman feared drowned worried about her trip to Chicago
Ben Li was uneasy about his daughter driving to Chicago in January. Lauren Li, an honors student at the University of Minnesota, was on break between semesters. Concerned that his...
River tragedy: ‘Hurry, my friend is dying’
Jose Cuevas was taking a stroll with his roommate on the Chicago Riverwalk after catching a late-night movie when he heard faint screams. "Help, help, help!'' Cuevas said he heard...
Flu season has arrived in Chicago, experts say
It's officially here. The flu has made its way to Illinois, with Chicago, suburban Cook County and state officials this week citing more reports of people infected with the virus...
Chicago State sends 2nd salvo at faculty website
Chicago State University has demanded that a group of faculty members remove a photograph and change the domain name of a website that criticizes university administrators, the second time the...
Frostbite, hypothermia among Chicago weather risks
Winter's chill can seem like a mere annoyance, at first. But human skin can stiffen and blister when subjected to freezing temperatures like those endured by the Chicago area this...
Meningitis vaccinations to be required for some students
Parents of Illinois teens may want to plan a visit to health care providers in the coming months, as a new state law that mandates shots to protect against meningitis...
Flu season, one that could hit the young, rearing its sniffly head
Reports of flulike illness in Chicago are slowly rising this month, public health officials said Monday, at a time of season that the virus typically begins to take hold. All...
Flu season, one that could hit the young, rearing its sniffly head
Reports of flulike illness in Chicago are slowly rising this month, public health officials said Monday, at a time of season that the virus typically begins to take hold. All...
Slick commute could be start to dangerous travel weekend
Motorists and pedestrians in the north and northwest suburbs should expect a slick afternoon commute, the National Weather Service warns, as the area gears up for a busy — and...