Chicago's first Family Justice Center opens for Cook County domestic violence survivors

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a ribbon cutting Monday for a new family justice center in Chicago. It's a place where survivors of domestic violence can feel safe. The Cook County state's attorney says domestic violence continues to go up in Cook...

Illinois audit commission members worried about ‘ghost’ health care networks

(The Center Square) – Concerns about ghost medical insurance networks and zombie state boards and commissions were raised during a review of a recent audit for Illinois Central Management Services. The bipartisan Legislative Audit Commission met...

Chicago Bears star DJ Moore rushed to hospital in mysterious circumstances after Commanders win

CHICAGO Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was rushed to the hospital after Monday Night Football. Following the Bears‘ win over the Washington Commanders, Moore’s team called an ambulance for him. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! DJ Moore...

From meals to nutrition: How one grocer is creating a healthy food experience

A newly opened grocery store in Chicago is creating a holistic grocery experience that aims to expand food access and improve community health. Fresh-made meals and an in-store information corner on nutrition services are some of the key ways the...

Sidney Health Center Welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Byron Wright

Sidney – Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Byron Wright to its medical staff. He joins the surgical team as a general surgeon and will be onsite 7–10 days each month to help meet the growing needs of patients in the...

Vale Park Animal Hospital highlights registered veterinary technician team

The daily operations of Vale Park Animal Hospital in Valparaiso are powered by its registered veterinary technicians (RVTs). With extensive education and training under their belt, Vale Park’s RVTs are essential to delivering gold-standard...

OSF HealthCare Welcomes Kaitlyn McGough as New Family Nurse Practitioner in Kewanee

OSF HealthCare has announced the addition of Kaitlyn McGough, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, to its medical team in Kewanee. McGough brings expertise in preventive care, chronic disease management, and primary care for patients of...

Report: Dem-Led Oregon on Track to Spend $500 Million More for Healthcare Program that Includes Illegals than for State Police

The Democrat-led state of Oregon is on track to spend $500 million more on a program that includes free health care for illegal migrants than on its state police budget, according to reports. According to state reports, the Healthier Oregon...

Simone Biles Screams with Joy for Husband Jonathan Owens and His Chicago Bears' Dramatic Last-Second Win By Anna Lazarus Caplan

NEED TO KNOW Simone Biles is supporting her husband Jonathan Owens! The iconic gymnast jumped up and down to celebrate the Chicago Bears' big win over the Washington Commanders Biles has been a fixture at Bears games since Owens signed with the...

Shorewood residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

Shorewood taxpayers ranked 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes during that month. Shorewood ranked 77th in the Prairie State...

Father welcomes newborn son, walks to Chicago Marathon starting line from hospital

It was a marathon weekend for one 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon finisher, who left the hospital where his baby was born and walked to the starting line of the big race. Breck Mahoney's wife Ashleigh went into labor early Friday morning,...

Critics Credit Prosecutor, Not Johnson, for Chicago Crime Drop

Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to face scrutiny over his approach to public safety, as many question whether Chicago’s recent decline in violent crime stems from his administration’s policies. While the mayor highlights “progressive” reforms as...

Effingham County Health Department awarded Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure – Community Outreach Grant

The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) has been awarded a Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure – Community Outreach Grant by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The grant will support expanded outreach and education around breast...

From the desk of… Chicago’s ‘Ice-free zone’

One of the main themes of the second Trump administration has been the explosive collision between the president’s determination to enforce federal immigration law and many Democratic leaders’ determination not to enforce federal immigration law....

Chicago’s Oldest Feline Clinic Has Been Helping Cats For 50 Years

EDGEBROOK — For the past 50 years, a small office building in Edgebrook has been leading the way in cat-specific veterinary care. The Chicago Cat Clinic, 5301 W Devon Ave., was founded in 1975 by veterinarian Barbara Stein, a pioneer in feline...

Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears' Week 6 win against Washington

Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune LANDOVER, Md. — If a 38-yard field goal by fill-in kicker Jake Moody on the final play Monday night has a fraction of the impact on this Chicago Bears’ season that a loss here on a Hail Mary did in 2024, interesting...

Illinois Activist Judge Orders ICE to Tear Down Security Fence Protecting Federal Facility (VIDEO)

Activists protest outside the ICE detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, where a Biden-appointed judge has ordered federal officers to tear down the security fence by Tuesday night. (Screenshot: Fox News) U.S. District Court Judge LaShonda...

Under cloud of federal cuts, West Side health providers strategize 

Doctors, patients and West Siders gathered last week for the fourth annual meeting of the 40+ members of Wellness West, a collaboration of health and social service providers. This meeting, though, squarely faced the current and expanding impact...

Chicago Bears star rushed to the hospital in mysterious circumstances after win over the Commanders

By BEN NAGLE, US SPORTS EDITOR Published: 07:37 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 07:37 EDT, 14 October 2025 Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has spent the night in hospital after the team called an ambulance for him in the wake of their win...

Chicago Marathon 2025: Inspiring Mother-Son Duo Takes on Their Third Marathon for a Noble Cause

Chicago was alive on October 12 for the 2025 Bank of America Marathon, with over 55,000 runners hitting the streets. Amid all the speed and cheers, one duo was impossible to miss: Dr Jennifer Reichek and her son, Max Reichek, running their third...