2 Investigators: Patient Was Flooded With Painkillers Before His Death
William Bauer was prescribed Hydrocodone -- generic for Vicodin -- for back pain and several other drugs for chronic lung problems.
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William Bauer was prescribed Hydrocodone -- generic for Vicodin -- for back pain and several other drugs for chronic lung problems.
CBS 2's Audrina Bigos talks with local veterinarians about a new vaccine that should be better than the last time around.
But how likely is a cure and could that cure be found here in Chicago? CBS 2's Sandra Torres went to find out.
The mayor will introduce the proposal to the City Council on Wednesday. Emanuel said it's all part of his effort to prevent young people from becoming addicted to potentially deadly tobacco products.
Two children in the southwest suburbs have come down with the highly contagious illness pertussis, or whooping cough, and a school has warned other parents about it.
Are you already struggling with that New Year's resolution to take off some weight? CBS 2's Vince Gerasole has some inspiration for you.
CBS 2's Mai Martinez shows us how he's helping kids breathe easier.
Cook County has launched a two-year program to try to better identify people who have trouble putting food on the table for their families and getting them help.
Program director Joseph Wright on Monday announced sales figures since Nov. 9, when Illinois launched regulated sales with the opening of the state's first licensed cannabis dispensaries.
Illinois has collected roughly $107,000 in taxes in the pilot program.
CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports on a growing gamble parents are taking to save their children's lives.
A federal report obtained by The Associated Press shows that the Legionnaire's disease outbreak that killed 12 residents of an Illinois state veterans home this summer and sickened dozens was likely spread by an aging water system at a 129-year-old facility that lacked several safeguards
Chicago city officials are worried about a growing trend that they say could undo the progress they've made in reducing tobacco use.
It's the most common fatal childhood disease: Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Now results from a new drug trial are offering families hope, reports CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez.
Gay rights advocates say the new federal policy on blood donations is a step forward -- but just a small step.
