New Law Sets Training Standards For Alzheimer's Caregivers
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that sets training standards for those who provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that sets training standards for those who provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease.
Monday is the first day of classes for hundreds of students in East Chicago, Indiana, but they won't be going to their school, due to lead contamination on their campus.
Saturday, hundreds of residents of the West Calumet Housing Complex showed up to a meeting to find out what happens next.
There are now 45 sites across Illinois where people can discard of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and other controlled substances.
It's not every day that homeowners agree to raise their own property taxes, especially when they're not affluent, but a large group of West Side residents have done just that to pay for a new mental health facility.
CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports on possible problems at the sites.
As has been widely reported, the Zika virus has been linked to birth defects.
The city of Chicago is looking for volunteers who want their water tested for lead, but for this testing, don't call the city, the city will call you.
Levi Krystosek has an extraordinarily rare condition. Chicago happens to be home to an expert. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
There are 14 Zika cases -- 12 men, two women -- diagnosed in a one square mile area north of downtown Miami.
Investigators have begun examining tiny particles of dust at a northwest Indiana apartment complex contaminated with lead, to determine how widespread the problem is.
Hundreds of residents of the West Calumet site learned the dirt their children have been playing in has lead levels 10 times higher than the federal safety standard.
Still, health officials aren't taking any chances. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
The mayor of East Chicago sent a letter to residents suggesting people move to protect their health.
Rush University Medical Center has kicked off a new intensive outpatient program to help veterans dealing with issues associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
