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Tiny NICU baby dressed as a farm animal in an incubator at Loyola University Medical Center.

Halloween costumes bring farmyard fun to Loyola University Medical Center NICU babies

In a heartwarming display of creativity and profound care, nurses at Loyola University Medical Center transformed their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) into a whimsical farmyard for Halloween. Tiny incubators, usually symbols of fragile beginnings, were adorned with both handmade and purchased...

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14-year-old refugee Anas in hospital bed, paralyzed by stray bullet on Chicago's North Side.

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Teen refugee paralyzed by stray bullet on North Side remains hospitalized with long recovery ahead

In a quiet corner of Chicago's North Side, the life of 14-year-old Anas took a tragic turn when a stray bullet struck him. Now, nearly a month later, he lies in a hospital bed, facing an uncertain future, a stark reminder of the indiscriminate nature of urban violence. This young refugee, who...

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Elderly couple holding hands, looking out over the Chicago skyline at sunset, symbolizing hope and resilience.

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Colon cancer rates rising across older age groups — and more health headlines

As the sun sets over Chicago, the stark reality of rising colon cancer rates among older adults looms large. Many families are grappling with the implications of this alarming trend, facing the heart-wrenching decisions that come with a cancer diagnosis. This critical health development, reported...

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6-vehicle crash in Barrington Hills injures 4

The driver of a landscaping truck with a trailer was cited a six-vehicle crash on Route 62 in Barrington Hills Monday, according to the police department.Though the crash caused no injuries that were considered life-threatening, Barrington Hills Deputy Police Chief Jason Currie said four people...

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Six inmates charged after Will County correctional officer injured in jail fight

Six inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility in Joliet have been charged after a fight sent a correctional officer to the hospital, the Will County Sheriff’s Office said.The fight started around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, when a group of inmates targeted another inmate and attacked him,...

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2 young adults from Elgin killed in Boone County crash; child in car seat survived

Two young adults from Elgin were killed in a Boone County crash over the weekend.The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Monday the crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of Poplar Grove Road and Business Route 20 in the Belvidere area.Authorities identified the driver as David...

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Health Dept. continues investigation into link of E. coli cases to Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen

No new E. coli cases have been tied to Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen beyond the five reported Friday, a Will County Health Department spokesman said Monday, as county inspectors returned to test animals and surfaces.The county also continues to survey visitors to the farm.The health...

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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.Pumpkin farm E. coli investigationThe surveys are being reviewed by communicable disease...

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Bourbonnais man facing firearm charges after gun battle in Kankakee

A 28-year-old Bourbonnais man is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and felon in possession of a weapon after exchanging gunshots with a Kankakee man Monday morning, according to Kankakee Police Chief Christopher Kidwell.Dezuan S. Turner-Owens is currently being held at Jerome Combs...

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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

The Center for Disease and Control's (CDC) latest Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.New CDC report outlines U.S. drug-resistant threatsThe CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report groups bacteria and...

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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument

A new park featuring a COVID-19 Memorial Monument is now open in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's West Side.

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Elements Massage in Geneva is ready for giving season

Every holiday season, we search for gifts that feel thoughtful and personal. We want to choose something our loved ones will enjoy, something that shows we see them and appreciate everything they do. This year, consider giving them a gift they may rarely give themselves: time to relax, recharge,...

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This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US

When you think of the nation’s most popular places to retire, warmer climates might come to mind. But the country’s best place to retire is anything but warm for much of the year, and it’s not the first time the community has earned the honor. Midland, Michigan, took the top spot on U.S. News and...

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