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It evokes a winter storm that pounded the Chicago area on Dec. 15, 1987, which was nicknamed "the heart-attack snowstorm."
"Always a part of the family." - That's how one Glenview mom described the Niles firefighters who saved her husband's life this holiday season. On Thursday, they stopped by the Niles Fire Department Station 2 to show their appreciation. CBS 2's Sara Machi was there for the reunion.
"Always a part of the family." - That's how one Glenview mom described the Niles firefighters who saved her husband's life this holiday season. On Thursday, they stopped by the Niles Fire Department Station 2 to show their appreciation. CBS 2's Sara Machi was there for the reunion.
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
"It was just chaos trying to find any way to notify somebody," Jenae Bourdony said of her husband's heart attack on an Amtrak train.
E-cigarettes aren't considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.
A knife-wielding man died of a heart attack Sunday, after stabbing two people at a store in a strip mall in Gary, Indiana.
The 79-year-old Ditka coached the Bears and the New Orleans Saints, finishing with a 121-95 record in 14 years, and he led Chicago to the Super Bowl title after the 1985 season.
Sources told CBS 2 Mike Ditka suffered a heart attack and is still in a hospital in Naples, Florida where he has a home.
Medical researchers affiliated with Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center have unveiled a web page designed to "calculate" a person's risk level for heart attack or stroke.
State standards require fire departments to provide advance life support assistance within six minutes.
Minutes count when you are having a heart attack, but it took the Chicago Fire Department more than 40 minutes to get a 56-year-old man to a hospital for help earlier this month.
He was a finalist on "The Next Food Network Star" program. He recently opened the West Loop restaurant Taste 222 and released a cookbook earlier this year.
A Wheeling police officer and football coach probably weren't expecting to help save a life during a high school game Thursday night, but that's exactly what they did.
The press release issued Tuesday is the first official word about what Keach was going through – a "mild heart attack," according to the Goodman. The television, stage and film actor is expected to make a full recovery.
An off-duty Indiana state trooper saved a 78-year-old man from a heart attack Friday evening in northwest Indiana.
Last month, Dan Heineman started feeling bad and was having terrible chest pains.
Oscar Munoz, 56, has been out on medical leave following an Oct. 15 heart attack.
Chicago-based United Airlines is preparing to release details about how it plans to move forward during the hospitalization of its new CEO, Oscar Munoz. In a brief statement Monday, Chairman Henry Meyer III said the board would finish a corporate-governance review and would likely say more in the next day or two.
Burt Sanders, 44, was found dead inside a church where he was volunteering on June 6 -- seven hour after he called for help.
Organ recipients expressed thanks Thursday to the parents of Jermaine Cullum Jr., 16, who passed away last year of a heart attack.
A south suburban spin instructor was recuperating after heart bypass surgery; and two people in his spin class, along with a personal trainer, were credited with helping save his life last week.
You might call this "The Miracle on Rush Street." A man suffered what seemed to be a fatal heart attack at a popular restaurant, but a manager there never gave up trying to save his life. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.
CBS 2's Mai Martinez was there for the reunion.
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord earned his Purple Heart while fighting to liberate the Philippines during World War II.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board, which is responsible for letting prisoners out on parole, may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound."
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
An Iowa sheriff is warning his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda.
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
"I think the small ugly truth about this bill is that it piles trillions of dollars in debt on the middle class and future generations," Krishnamoorthi said.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
President Trump met with holdouts again Wednesday as leaders ramp up their efforts to build support around the bill.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
Wendt grew up in the South Side's Beverly neighborhood — at 92nd Street and Bell Avenue.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Wren Williams was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled crematory in Chicago Heights, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's. Dave Savini reports.
Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord earned his Purple Heart while fighting to liberate the Philippines during World War II. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned the award to Van Der Noord's grandson after it was lost, as Charlie De Mar reports.
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that at the railway underpass at Western Avenue/Boulevard and Pershing Road, "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound." Jermont Terry reports.
Jasen Zurisk, 49, of Beecher, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Tuesday, according to the Will County Sheriff’s office.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound."
Two people familiar with the investigation said a suspect believed to be the shooter is in custody.
An Indiana man's mother's remains spent months languishing in a south suburban crematory that has been shut down by Illinois officials amid reports of body mishandling.
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
An Indiana man's mother's remains spent months languishing in a south suburban crematory that has been shut down by Illinois officials amid reports of body mishandling.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
The Sox' Lenyn Sosa and Joshua Palacios hit consecutive homers in the fourth. Tim Elko added his third homer in 10 games since being recalled from the minors.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1.
Notre Dame's 2026 football game with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field will now have a Sunday kickoff.
Jasen Zurisk, 49, of Beecher, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Tuesday, according to the Will County Sheriff's office.
The male victim was an Israeli diplomat and the female victim was an Israeli Embassy employee, two law enforcement sources told CBS News.
ICE agents arrested two Venezuelan nationals with ties to the Tres de Aragua gang in connection with a Chicago mass shooting in December, officials said.
Four thieves smashed into the jewelry store in The Maxwell complex at 1010 S. Canal St., and bused blunt objects to break the glass containers.
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
