Bystander helps save woman found overdosed in Marquette Park
A woman's life was saved at Marquette Park over the weekend thanks to a group of bystanders who found her lying unconscious by the lagoon.
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A woman's life was saved at Marquette Park over the weekend thanks to a group of bystanders who found her lying unconscious by the lagoon.
Five CTA rail stations will now have vending machines carrying naloxone, a drug that quickly reverses opioid overdoses.
Naloxone is a medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose.
Cook County Health officials and the Chicago Transit Authority have partnered to place vending machines that dispense free naloxone at five transit stations.
A bill proposed by an Elgin high school student that will put supplies of opioid antagonists like Narcan in Illinois libraries passed the Illinois Senate unanimously.
A leaked budget shows the Trump administration plans to make major cuts to federal programs that combat substance abuse and opioid overdoses, as well as substance abuse treatment programs.
It's part of a nationwide initiative to combat the opioid crisis by encouraging people to get rid of unused medication safely.
Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said overdoses can happen at anytime.
The Lake County Health Department is suggesting you bring more than just a side dish to your Thanksgiving feast. They'd also like you to bring naloxone, more widely known as Narcan, which is used to treat opioid overdoses.
Clear skies and seasonably warm temperatures are welcome news for the crowds headed to Lollapalooza, but organizers are still trying to stay ahead of any issues. Sara Machi has more.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits. Jermont Terry reports.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
His inspiration was not only his journey to sobriety but the death of the mother of his six children.
Its name comes from the story of Marnell Brown and his journey of recovery from heroin addiction; who's been clean for more than 20 years. Brown and its members devote their time to stopping overdose deaths on Chicago's West Side.
"Anything that is life-saving should be accessible to everybody."
As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, access to the drug is not new, though the move does expand availability.
Sheriff Tom Dart is joining Cermak Health and the South Side Heroin Opioid Task Force to highlight how naloxone can help people who overdose on opioids.
Sheriff Tom Dart is joining Cermak Health and the South Side Heroin Opioid Task Force to highlight how Naloxone can help people who overdose on opioids.
"There's been times that it's been real close. One of which, I think you're all aware of, was covered by CBS 2 News."
In a matter of a seconds, the subject of our story dropped everything, grabbed some Narcan he had in his trunk - and began to save a life. An out-of-state pharmaceutical company saw the story. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Two thousand doses of a treatment that can revive people overdosing on opioids, are being donated to people who need it most. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei has more on what inspired this gift.
We were out working on a story about the historic Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the SAFE-T Act when a man overdosed, and a man we were interviewing jumped into action.
We were out working on a story about the historic Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the SAFE-T Act when a man overdosed, and a man we were interviewing jumped into action. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The mobile unit will distribute first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
On Thursday, in south suburban Dixmoor, the Cook County Department of Health unveiled a mobile unit from Family Guidance Centers with first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
Chicago police said an eastbound Kia on 72nd Street hit a northbound Chrysler on S. South Shore Drive. The Chrysler then collided with a CTA bus.
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is preparing to launch a major software update to the city's 911 dispatch system, but some are calling to slow the process down.
CBS Skywatch was over Douglass Park on Monday to see what was left after heavy rain led to a soggy event.
Mark Leeman told an Indiana appeals panel that investigators were so determined to convict Allen that they used statements he made while mentally deteriorating behind bars, and kept out of trial a witness sketch that looked nothing like him.
The online Illinois Lottery player purchased the winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $550,000 over the weekend.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Thousands of workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels have voted to authorize a strike, which their union said would be the largest in the city's history.
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is preparing to launch a major software update to the city's 911 dispatch system, but some are calling to slow the process down.
Before the event, organizers said preventative measures were taken, including bringing in 36,000 square feet of landscape fabric, mulch and extra protection beneath the stages.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A $250 million class action settlement against Apple is now accepting claims, with eligible iPhone 6 and iPhone 15 owners able to receive $25 per device.
Johnson says Williams "will likely miss some time," after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Police in Evanston said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
Chicago police said an eastbound Kia on 72nd Street hit a northbound Chrysler on S. South Shore Drive. The Chrysler then collided with a CTA bus.
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is preparing to launch a major software update to the city's 911 dispatch system, but some are calling to slow the process down.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
