4 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer
Dr. Laura Farrington talks with CBS 2's Marissa Bailey about risks and gives us four things women need to know about breast cancer.
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Dr. Laura Farrington talks with CBS 2's Marissa Bailey about risks and gives us four things women need to know about breast cancer.
Gateways hosts Saturday the Great Gateway Cures gala at Navy Pier to celebrate 25 years of 'illuminating the way to cures.'
A Cook County commissioner for the 6th District since 2002, Murphy began her political career as the elected clerk of Crestwood in 1965, at a time when "there weren't many women in any political office," her son said.
The letter from the Cubs' first baseman has since gone viral on social media.
The organization Lemons of Love knows what items may help chemo patients. CBS 2's Sandra Torres reports.
A teacher at an elementary school near Washington Park is leading the efforts to raise money tomorrow for a 6th grade girl who has Stage 4 cancer.
Recovery on Water, or ROW, began in 2008 with four rowers who were breast cancer survivors. Now, it has 60 members.
The vice president, speaking to oncologists gathered in Chicago, discouraged them from pursuing the "cult of the individual." CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
The Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K is considered one of the largest in the U.S.
Cancer survivor Molly Oliver spent a very special day at Wrigley Field on Sunday, serving as honorary bat girl for Mother's Day.
In this Original Report, CBS 2's Mai Martinez talks to the man who says it's given him a new lease on life.
Chicago police said they were notified Madison Pruitt passed away Sunday, four days after she got a visit from interim Supt. Eddie Johnson and dozens of officers.
Dozens of people showed their support in the fight against cancer by shaving their heads for the annual St Baldrick's event.
A mother of two in Bartlett has launched an effort to raise money for her cancer treatment, which has suddenly become a lot more expensive.
People raising money for cancer research are heading to spin class today.
They're on the job, thanks in large part to millions of dollars in donations in recent years, reports CBS 2's Mike Parker.
But how likely is a cure and could that cure be found here in Chicago? CBS 2's Sandra Torres went to find out.
The beloved WXRT disc jockey and Beatles authority, who is taking some time off for cancer surgery and recovery, has been lifted by well wishes. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
Sue Staehely's son, Mark, started the toy drive in 2000, getting people to donate 150 toys to the pediatric cancer unit at Children's Memorial Hospital – now Lurie Children's Hospital.
An abused German Shepherd who captured the hearts of tens of thousands of people was being remembered Thursday for his contributions to humans, after succumbing to cancer earlier this week.
As Roseanne Tellez reports, there's a new approach called watchful waiting.
Evelyn Boarst won't say why. Friends are stunned about the cash-raising hoax. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
The Chicago office manager was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2010. That was on a Wednesday. By Monday, doctors had removed her left breast.
The North American Meat Institute calls the report "dramatic and alarmist" and argues cancer is a complex disease "not caused by single foods."
For the first time in 12 years the American Cancer Society updated mammogram guidelines and the changes are a bit surprising.
Indiana State Police said Rogelio Herrera Jr., 22, of Hammond, allegedly possessed multiple devices with files containing child sexual abuse materials.
The boys of the Leo High School choir have punched their ticket to the finals of "America's Got Talent" by winning America's vote Wednesday night.
Graduates of the Cook County Circuit Court Drug Treatment Program had their convictions vacated and their cases expunged, giving them a second chance.
While trying to remain positive amid an 0-2 start, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't tiptoeing around the fact that his team has to improve fast with the Dallas Cowboys galloping to town on Sunday.
Dylan Beavers homered, Tyler Wells pitched six effective innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Wednesday.
The U.S. government is adding more questions to the civics test that applicants need to pass to become American citizens.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
While trying to remain positive amid a 0-2 start, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't tiptoeing around the fact that his team has to improve fast with the Dallas Cowboys galloping to town on Sunday.
Those completing the program not only have their convictions vacated, but their cases expunged.
The decision to remove the show indefinitely comes from the comments Kimmel made during his Monday night monologue about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Reports say the officers were serving a court order in York County when the shooting occurred. The suspect took his own life, and there is no threat to the public.
Two homes in southwest suburban Shorewood were hit by bullets; one of them the home of an Illinois state senator. Police said they arrested the suspect, and have confirmed the attack was not politically motivated.
One of the three people killed in a shooting outside a Berwyn middle school has been identified as the school's assistant principal.
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Police said the shooter's intended target was an estranged relative who lives in the area, and the suspect was not at the home she intended to target.
Indiana State Police said Rogelio Herrera Jr., 22, of Hammond, allegedly possessed multiple devices with files containing child sexual abuse materials.
The boys of the Leo High School choir have punched their ticket to the finals of "America's Got Talent" by winning America's vote Wednesday night.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
While trying to remain positive amid an 0-2 start, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't tiptoeing around the fact that his team has to improve fast with the Dallas Cowboys galloping to town on Sunday.
Dylan Beavers homered, Tyler Wells pitched six effective innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Wednesday.
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Cubs moved closer to a playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
Camera footage showed all three suspects entering the pawn shop while wearing distinctive clothing, police said.
Two of the five armed suspects are in custody, police said. A shelter-in-place was issued for several hours, but has since been lfited.
A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the victim on the ground.
The 17-year-old boy was outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue when eight men he didn't know walked up to him and opened fire in his direction, police said.
