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New study questions benefit of Tramadol

The study, out of the journal BMJ Evidence-based Medicine, questions the effectiveness and safety of tramadol, a drug often seen as a safer alternative.

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Chicago weather: rain chances return the next few days

Calls for action after off-duty CPD officer shoots man in Little Village

Calls for action after off-duty CPD officer shoots man in Little Village

CTA janitor Julian Mobley killed in stabbing at Damen Green Line station

CTA janitor Julian Mobley killed in stabbing at Damen Green Line station

Rahm Emanuel won't decide on potential '28 presidential run until after '26 midterms

Rahm Emanuel won't decide on potential '28 presidential run until after '26 midterms

CTA janitor killed in stabbing at Green Line station near United Center

CTA janitor killed in stabbing at Green Line station near United Center

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Chicago weather: Chilly, clear evening

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Senior residents of Maywood apartments demand rent reduction after hot water outage

Race for Congress: Daniel Biss vs John Elleson in Illinois’ 9th District

Race for Congress: Daniel Biss vs John Elleson in Illinois’ 9th District

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Semillas plant store in Pilsen has become a hub for local vendors

Man charged in 5 south suburban video gambling burglaries, could be connected to over a dozen more

Man charged in 5 south suburban video gambling burglaries, could be connected to over a dozen more

CBS News Chicago producer returns woman's purse after she left it on Blue Line train

CBS News Chicago producer returns woman's purse after she left it on Blue Line train

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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast, landfall likely Friday or Saturday

Man charged in Lake Arlington attack

Man charged in Lake Arlington attack

CTA operator attacked, janitor stabbed and critically injured at Damen/Lake Green Line station

CTA operator attacked, janitor stabbed and critically injured at Damen/Lake Green Line station

Family holds visitation for 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon, stabbed to death in Chatham

Family holds visitation for 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon, stabbed to death in Chatham

White Sox fans shake off Game 3 loss, excited for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guardians

White Sox fans shake off Game 3 loss, excited for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guardians

Full interview with John Elleson, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

Full interview with John Elleson, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

Full interview with Daniel Biss, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

Full interview with Daniel Biss, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

School Spotlight: Wheaton North High School's theater department

School Spotlight: Wheaton North High School's theater department

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Chicago weather: Cool, seasonable Thursday

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Meet Simba and Garfield, Pets of the Week from Whisker Mission

President Trump visits Texas again ahead of midterm elections

President Trump visits Texas again ahead of midterm elections

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Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium

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Doors broken in attempted break-ins in Chicago Lawn

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