HHealthcare Read More Stroger Hospital bracing for surge in uninsured patients due to federal funding cutsFebruary 1, 2026 John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, the busiest trauma center in Illinois, is sounding an alarm,…
MMedication Read More Chicago nurse charged with handing out fake OzempicJanuary 15, 2026 CHICAGO – A Chicago nurse is accused of giving out fake Ozempic, the popular weight-loss drug. What we…
MMental health Read More Chicago video gambling legalization in fluxJanuary 13, 2026 Chicago’s new plan to legalize video gambling terminals — finally passed last month as part of the 2026…
EEntertainment Read More Melissa Nunez and Elizabeth Branske win Cook County marriage license lottery, become 1st couple there to tie the knot in 2026January 3, 2026 CHICAGO (WLS) — A celebration of love got underway on Friday as Cook County married its first couple…
CCelebrities Read More Rosemont police investigate after Tara Reid says she was drugged at hotel barNovember 26, 2025 ROSEMONT, Ill. – Rosemont police said they are investigating after actress Tara Reid said she was drugged at…
HHealthcare Read More Cook County warns of possible measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos HospitalOctober 20, 2025 Cook County health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital last week.…
MMental health Read More Palos Hospital process targets treatment-resistant depressionOctober 9, 2025 Sarah Praski makes no secret that she sometimes struggles with her mental health, and she’s just as open…
VVirtual reality Read More Pokémon GO Fest returning to Chicago’s Grant Park for next two summersOctober 8, 2025 CHICAGO – The Chicago Park District Board approved a two-year permit agreement to host the Pokémon GO Fest…