Lawsuits allege 'totally undignified conditions' at Chicago care facility
The families of two seniors with dementia have sued a South Side care facility, claiming the facility did not prevent residents from wandering away and allowed them to live in “totally undignified conditions.”
The families of two seniors with dementia have sued a South Side care facility, claiming the facility did not prevent residents from wandering away and allowed them to live in “totally undignified conditions.”
Chicagoans protest, celebrate possible overturning of Roe v. Wade
A protest was held in downtown Chicago Tuesday with people calling for the right to choose, while a local group is applauding the US Supreme Court’s potential move.
A protest was held in downtown Chicago Tuesday with people calling for the right to choose, while a local group is applauding the US Supreme Court’s potential move.
Pro-choice Chicago activists rally over Roe v. Wade leak
A protest was held in downtown Chicago Tuesday with people calling for the right to choose, while a local group is applauding the US Supreme Court?s potential move.
A protest was held in downtown Chicago Tuesday with people calling for the right to choose, while a local group is applauding the US Supreme Court?s potential move.
Illinois leaders react to possible overturning of Roe v. Wade
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers called Tuesday a dark day, in reaction to the leaked Supreme Court document published by Politico. Even if that document is not final, lawmakers said this is an emergency.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers called Tuesday a dark day, in reaction to the leaked Supreme Court document published by Politico. Even if that document is not final, lawmakers said this is an emergency.
This is where abortion will likely be illegal if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.
If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.
Pritzker, Lightfoot pledge to keep abortion access for Illinois residents
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to preserve abortion access for their constituents Tuesday less than a day after a Supreme Court document leaked that has thrown the future of Roe v. Wade into jeopardy.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to preserve abortion access for their constituents Tuesday less than a day after a Supreme Court document leaked that has thrown the future of Roe v. Wade into jeopardy.
Illinois 'will fight like hell' against overturning of Roe v. Wade decision, Pritzker says
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
Pritzker calls implications of SCOTUS reversing the Roe v. Wade decision 'terrifying'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that no matter what the Supreme Court does in regards to the Roe v. Wade decision that "abortion is safe and legal in Illinois."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that no matter what the Supreme Court does in regards to the Roe v. Wade decision that "abortion is safe and legal in Illinois."
Rep. Marie Newman slams leaked SCOTUS draft opinion looking to overturn Roe v. Wade decision
Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on the leaked draft that shows the Supreme Court may have its sights set on overturning the Roe v. Wade landmark decision.
Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on the leaked draft that shows the Supreme Court may have its sights set on overturning the Roe v. Wade landmark decision.
Huge 'A Pint for Kim' blood drive planned at Aurora Airport on Saturday
The blood drive is named after Kim Sandford, a Naperville mom who lost her battle with a rare cancer two years ago. She received more than 40 blood transfusions during her treatment. Her sisters started “A Pint for Kim” to raise awareness about blood donations.
The blood drive is named after Kim Sandford, a Naperville mom who lost her battle with a rare cancer two years ago. She received more than 40 blood transfusions during her treatment. Her sisters started “A Pint for Kim” to raise awareness about blood donations.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms.
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms.
Chicago hospital's 'Mirror Me' program teaches kids with autism how to socialize
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Former Illinois inmate will be first person in federal custody to get gender-affirming surgery
Former Illinois inmate Cristina Iglesias has been petitioning for the surgery since 2016. She's been in federal custody for 28 years and is now living in a residential re-entry program.
Former Illinois inmate Cristina Iglesias has been petitioning for the surgery since 2016. She's been in federal custody for 28 years and is now living in a residential re-entry program.
Rush University's 'Mirror Me' program teaches kids with autism how to socialize
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
NICU to open in May at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
Will County's first NICU opening in May
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
New Lenox hospital expected to open $12.9M neonatal unit in May
A first-of-its-kind neonatal intensive care unit is set to open next month in Will County.
A first-of-its-kind neonatal intensive care unit is set to open next month in Will County.
What to do if your dog eats your weed
Dr. Ryan Cohen, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group South Loop, explains what to do if your dog accidentally ingests marijuana.
Dr. Ryan Cohen, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group South Loop, explains what to do if your dog accidentally ingests marijuana.
Chicago hospital to mentor next generation of doctors, change face of medicine
'TEEN DOC': Resident physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital have created a mentorship program for Chicago public high schoolers who have been historically under-represented in the medical field.
'TEEN DOC': Resident physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital have created a mentorship program for Chicago public high schoolers who have been historically under-represented in the medical field.