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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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Northwestern Medicine Transplant Institute unveiled, a beacon of hope for patients.

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New institute aims to make Northwestern Medicine a transplant destination

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

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

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

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

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6-vehicle crash in Barrington Hills injures 4 — Shaw Local News Network

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...

Six inmates charged after Will County correctional officer injured in jail fight — Shaw Local News Network

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4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

Southerly winds, abundant sunshine to deliver mildest temperatures of coming week — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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Southerly winds, abundant sunshine to deliver mildest temperatures of coming week

Shooting inside 7-Eleven in Chicago Loop leaves 2 hurt — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

Shooting inside 7-Eleven in Chicago Loop leaves 2 hurt

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs

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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 — Shaw Local News Network

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...

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

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 — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)

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...

Bourbonnais man facing firearm charges after gun battle in Kankakee — Shaw Local News Network

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...

Concerned mother holding her child's hand at a pumpkin farm, symbolizing the E. coli outbreak investigation.

Woman says son may have contracted E. Coli after visiting pumpkin farm

A mother's desperate quest for answers has cast a shadow over a beloved autumn tradition, as a Chicago family grapples with the severe illness of their young son. Sharnay Buchanan fears her 3-year-old, Ezzittie Taylor, may have contracted E. coli, a serious bacterial infection, after a visit to a...

Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)

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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With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative — WGN 9 (Chicago)

With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative

Over 100 dachshunds in Halloween costumes parade through a park in Chicago.

Over 100 dachshunds have Halloweenie party in Chicago

Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines

North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)

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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds

Man killed in shooting involving FBI in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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Man killed in shooting involving FBI in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes

This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases

Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash