Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year, in Cook County resident By Lisa Schencker September 17, 2025 at 11:57 a.m. Lab tests have confirmed that the virus contributed to the person’s death, according to the...
Gov. JB Pritzker warns he may take executive action to ban or regulate hemp products that get users high By Robert McCoppin September 17, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he may issue an executive order to ban or regulate intoxicating...
Farm Hop focuses on NWI’s innovative food programs By Michelle L. Quinn September 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The Northwest Indiana Food Council's recent Farm Hop tour stopped at various sites to celebrate...
Cook County confirms second suburban measles case of the year, in 4-year-old child By Lisa Schencker September 16, 2025 at 6:20 p.m. It’s believed that the 4-year-old child caught measles while traveling internationally, according to the Cook...
Parents, doctors and staff celebrate ‘thriving’ NICU graduates at Silver Cross reunion By Alicia Fabbre September 16, 2025 at 3:51 p.m. Parents and children celebrated Sunday with Silver Cross Hospital neonatal intensive care staff at a...
For every point the Chicago Bears lose by, he runs a mile. On Sunday, he ran 31. By Cam'ron Hardy September 17, 2025 at 9:39 a.m. Chase Bandolik, of Wheeling, ran 31 miles on Sunday after the Chicago Bears lost to...
Congress asks whether Boar’s Head deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak will be fit to reopen By Jonel Aleccia September 15, 2025 at 4:31 p.m. Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the center of...
RFK Jr.’s vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots By Mike Stobbe September 15, 2025 at 3:47 p.m. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes...
Narcan vending machines added to five CTA stations By Talia Soglin September 15, 2025 at 4:01 p.m. Riders can access the overdose-reversing medication for free by pressing the code “555” on the...
After surviving an explosion, burn victim celebrates recovery with 19-mile run to Maywood hospital that saved his life By Tess Kenny September 15, 2025 at 1:25 p.m. Michael Benjamin was gravely burned in a fire on Sept. 8, 2021 at his then-Evanston...