6 students at Chicago area high school sickened by E. coli
At least six students at Huntley High School got sick from a recent E. coli outbreak. The first case was confirmed on Sunday, but a source of the illness has not yet been confirmed.
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At least six students at Huntley High School got sick from a recent E. coli outbreak. The first case was confirmed on Sunday, but a source of the illness has not yet been confirmed.
A judge ruled last month that a 144-year-old law that appeared to ban the procedure doesn't apply to medical abortions.
A complaint has been filed alleging that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita violated professional conduct rules in statements about a doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim last year.
A Northwestern Medicine research team is constantly searching for tumor treatments, and funding is a factor.
A local musician is back to pursuing his passion after undergoing a double lung transplant. Cameras were rolling as he played his trumpet for the first time.
She's a former national fitness champion, American Gladiator, yoga instructor, reiki practitioner, and energy-tough healer.
She's an expert on fitness and health and turned her love and passion for working out into a full-time gig. It was a job that landed her on TV and in the best shape of her life. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek introduced us to Beth Horn, also known as "Venom."
The Lincoln Park Zoo provides a fun and educational experience for its visitors. Now, it's also helping a unique population: people with dementia, as well as their family, friends, and caregivers.
In some cases, advocates tell families to seek treatments abroad where procedures are more affordable.
With temps rising to dangerous levels, your body may experience some signs from excessive heat exposure.
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
Arwady led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jessica Zellermayer's words detailed the emotion and perspective of her journey for her thousands of readers.
A Chicago woman who dealt with a dreaded diagnosis shared her journey online. Jessica Zellermayer's words detailed the emotion and perspective of her journey for her thousands of readers. CBS 2's Joe Donlon had her story.
It might seem like there are more people receiving a COVID-19 diagnosis lately. So that got us at CBS 2 wondering if there has been an uptick in cases in Chicago. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov tried to find out. Outbreaks are still happening but on a smaller scale. Still, experts said it's time to start thinking about the fall season.
Near North Health worked with 37 different artists from the Chicago Public Art Group to create the mural.
A community health clinic is bringing a splash of color to the South Side. Near North Health unveiled a new mural at its community health clinic in the Oakland neighborhood on Monday.
Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
It will include free healthcare screenings along with a free farmer's market and kids' zone with games and activities.
The Indiana Supreme Court has decided that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate Indiana's constitution.
Experts say Tuesday's dangerous air quality is cause for concern for everyone, not just people with health issues. Dr. Mark Loafman, with the Cook County Health and Hospital System, joined CBS 2 to talk about the health effects such conditions may have.
The dangerous air alert for much of the northeast and even parts of the Chicago area caused the closure of schools, the grounding of planes, and the postponement of a White Sox game in New York.
Starting at 10 a.m. you can break a sweat doing a Pure Barre class and other exercises as part of the Lincoln Park health and wellness weekend.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Four firefighters were taken to the hospital Thursday from the scene of a fire in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Nordstrom Last Chance in Yorktown Center will close on September 1.
Chicago police released surveillance video Thursday of a suspect in a shooting that left a CTA switch worker dead in the Roseland community back in June.
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says the number of reported anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discrimination complaints is on the rise.
A Kane County, Illinois, man stood charged Thursday with gathering real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign confirmed on Tuesday that it recieved a letter from the Department of Defense, which has announced "research security audits" at 30 universities nationwide.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Protesters are planned outside City Hall on Thursday morning over a proposal for a once-popular Southwest Side shopping destination.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
The Chicagoland Lab Rescue is looking for a forever home for JJ.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Klesit is tracking sunny skies.
The Chicago Plan Commission is voting on a plan to rezone Ford City Mall for industrial development.
President Trump says he still wants to meet with the North Korean dictator, but he is shifting his tactics to keep Iran from developing its first nuclear weapon.
Jeremy Batterman stood charged Thursday with taking real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
Nine days after the storm that was to blame for it all, tens of thousands of people yet again woke up without power in Northwest Indiana on Thursday.
Protesters are planned outside City Hall on Thursday morning over a proposal for a once-popular Southwest Side shopping destination.
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a major increase in tolls starting next year to help fund future maintenance and repairs.
A Chicago-based DJ from Colombia and his partner were released from ICE custody on bond after being arrested at Midway Airport on August 2.
Four firefighters were taken to the hospital Thursday from the scene of a fire in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB history with two leadoff home runs and a walk-off in a two-game span, and the 13th since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
Chicago police released surveillance video Thursday of a suspect in a shooting that left a CTA switch worker dead in the Roseland community back in June.
A Kane County, Illinois, man stood charged Thursday with gathering real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
A man and woman were shot and killed in the middle of the day Wednesday on Chicago's West Side.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
A man was stabbed at the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line stop late Tuesday night.
