Kirk Recovering After Stroke, But Could Face Long Road To Recovery
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) suffered a stroke over the weekend and has undergone surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) suffered a stroke over the weekend and has undergone surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
More than five years now cancer-free, a 24-year-old Chicago woman is now in her fourth year of giving out blankets to hospitalized cancer patients.
The Cook County Assessor's Office is trying to collect property taxes from Prentice Women's Hospital at Northwestern, as a dispute continues over the tax-exempt status of hospitals in Illinois.
Stressed out? You might want to get it in check. Chicago researchers say stress could be a new risk factor for breast cancer.
This year, 213 drugs – including many life-saving medications – have been very hard to get. At least 15 deaths nationwide are being blamed on the drug shortage.
A first-of-its-kind nationwide study is expected to provide doctors and parents with new clues about the puzzles of children's health, and researchers in Chicago are looking for families to take part.
For the first time, Cook County could soon be collecting property taxes from one of Chicago's biggest and most successful hospitals.
Three Illinois hospitals have been told they'll have to start paying property taxes, but the hospitals warn the move will affect everyone's health care.
An estimated 300 million people around the world suffer from asthma, and researchers in Chicago are working on ways to improve care.
R&B star R. Kelly underwent emergency throat surgery this week, and his publicist says he will be laid up indefinitely.
The former first lady of Chicago spent last week in the hospital.
Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley is back in the hospital Monday morning, following another health setback.
Chicago's First Lady Maggie Daley is back home after a 10-day stay in the hospital that included surgery.
Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley is expected to stay in the hospital for a few more days, after surgery to replace a metal rod in her leg.
Maggie Daley underwent surgery on her right leg on to replace a metal rod that had caused her increasing discomfort, the mayor's office said.
Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley will be in the hospital for a while longer, according to her physician.
Chicago's first lady Maggie Daley reportedly was hospitalized Saturday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
A 68-year-old local woman has received a liver donation from a member of her Northwest Side church.
Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra struck a note of gratitude at Northwestern Memorial Hospital this week.
Vaidas Paulis, 42, received his second heart transplant, and it was during the city's blizzard.
Police are asking for the public's help finding the driver of a sport-utility vehicle that plowed into two women walking on a busy Loop Tuesday evening.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Riccardo Muti is set to undergo surgery Monday, after fainting during a rehearsal last week and suffering multiple facial and jaw fractures.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Riccardo Muti suffered a fractured jaw and multiple facial fractures when he fainted during rehearsal on Thursday.
A man is suing a orthopedist claiming anesthesia was not used when his head device was tightened with screws.
A kidney and liver transplant program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is conducted in Spanish and offers care in a "culturally-sensitive manner."
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
Three men were stabbed late Saturday night during a fight at a gas station in the West Elsdon neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Representatives ICE and Border Patrol will testify in front of a federal judge to answer questions about agents' use of force to execute immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.
Cook County health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital last week.
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
Since the Gaza peace plan took effect early this week, Hamas has handed over 20 living hostages and the confirmed remains of 12 hostages.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit said in a unanimous decision that "the facts do not justify" President Trump's actions.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
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.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid FOID cards and concealed carry licenses.
Three men were stabbed late Saturday night during a fight at a gas station in the West Elsdon neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
The late comedy legend George Wendt on Sunday had a street named in his honor in the Chicago neighborhood where he grew up.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on shaky ground after a day of violence in Gaza.
Representatives ICE and Border Patrol will testify in front of a federal judge about agents' use of force to execute immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
Three men were stabbed late Saturday night during a fight at a gas station in the West Elsdon neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Cook County health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital last week.
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
A driver in Bensenville thought dashboard camera video showing another driver rear-ending her would be enough to get the damage covered by insurance, but two months later, her car is still undrivable, and she has a warning for other drivers.
An immigration and constitutional law expert said the Trump administration's changes to federal policies are leaving many immigrants who believed they were safe from deportation in limbo.
The Metcalf family said the treatment was supposed to include herbs, vitamins, Zoom consultations, and personal visits, but that's not what happened.
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
The WNBA says its All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026 and will be played at the United Center.
First-time head coach Ben Johnson called Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen a "godsend" as he leans on an assistant who's been in the hot seat before.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
At least four people have been killed and 14 more have been wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
A man has been charged with shooting two people at a Walmart on Wednesday in Evergreen Park in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
Officials say the man pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of engaging in child sexually abusive activity and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
