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Roger Ebert ‘Had A Heart Big Enough To Accept And Love All’
Hundreds gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on Monday to say a final farewell to Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert.
Famed Chicago Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies
The longtime critic, who celebrated his 46th year with the Sun-Times this week, had been beset with a series of illnesses in recent years, including cancer of the salivary glands.
Roger Ebert Being Treated Again For Cancer
Famed movie critic Roger Ebert has decided to step back from some of his duties because of a recurrence of cancer and radiation treatment.
Facing Eviction, Dying Cicero Woman Has One Last Wish
A suburban cancer patient, at the end of her life, is about to lose her home.
Horrible Horoscopes
A roundup of all our recent Horrible Horoscopes! Like all horoscopes, they are very scientific and extremely accurate. Obviously. Please don’t let any of these offend you. Thanks!
Teen’s Wish Comes True With Chicago Symphony Orchestra
A Texas teenager who’s battling cancer lived her dream this week when she was able to perform with some of the musicians in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Horrible Horoscopes: Cancer
The stars know where you can find love, Cancer. Somewhere large and indoors. A place of perpetual sales and bright fluorescent lights. They employ your grandfather–a man who put in 40 years at the plant and deserves a break, dammit–as a door greeter making minimum wage. The amount of misery their employees go through is only rivaled by the amount of money you can save by shopping there.
Cardinal George In Good Health, Says American Could Be Selected Pope
Chances for an American pope are greater than ever before, Francis Cardinal George tells CBS 2 Chief correspondent Jay Levine.
Cancer Survivor Cop Honored For Arresting Armed Robbery Suspect
Tactical officer James Whigham Jr. was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when he was 21, then had two relapses.
Someone You Should Know: Cancer Survivor, Fundraiser Bob Lee
Bob Lee of Barrington is giving back to cancer research and other causes. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Vietnam Vet With Cancer Might Lose Home Due To Reduced Benefits
The U.S. Veterans Administration had been helping the Chicago man, but much of that support has stopped, and now he’s in the fight of his life.
Horrible Horoscopes: Cancer
The stars and the Moon understand the draw of the McRib! The savory BBQ sauce, the plastic-like meat, the clenching stomach pains that come after eating it, the hour you spend on the toilet the next day – WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?
Chicago Woman Distributes Blankets For Cancer Patients
Katie Widmar and her mother founded “Covers of Comfort” which provides blankets to adult cancer patients in Chicago and in Iowa where the Widmars are from.
Cardinal George Says His Cancer Prognosis Is ‘Very, Very Hopeful’
This is the cardinal’s second with cancer. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2006; this past summer, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer.
Cardinal George Thinking Ahead To Retirement As He Undergoes Cancer Treatment
For the first time since being diagnosed with cancer and beginning a long and difficult course of treatment, Cardinal Francis George was speaking out about his fight for life, as well as his future.
Cancer-Sniffing Dogs Could Save Lives Of Women, Researchers Say
They’re not just great companions. Man’s best friend may also be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer. CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist reports.
Gilda’s Club Chicago Keeping Name To Honor Radner
Fans of the late comedienne Gilda Radner don’t have to worry about the cancer support network Gilda’s Club Chicago changing its name like its counterpart in Madison, Wis.
Faith Powers Expectant Mother In Cancer Fight
Michelle Jahnke was diagnosed with cancer six weeks after learning she was pregnant.
Horrible Horoscopes: Cancer
Cancer, if you’re stupid enough to bring $1,400 bucks to a drug meet, you deserved to get robbed. Do you really think anyone’s going to sympathize with you? Or take your side? Like, for example, the cops?
Fire Department’s Mister Fix-It Loses Battle With Cancer
A Chicago Fire Department stunned by the line of duty deaths of two members in 10 days got more bad news when a popular North Side firefighter, known to friends as a Mr. Fix-It, lost his battle with cancer.
Most Popular News
- Two Charged With River North BurglariesTwo people have been charged with burglary in connection with a spate of robberies this month in the River North neighborhood.98
- Portage Theater Closed For NowThe 93-year-old landmark theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. was shut down on Friday after Ald. John Arena (45th) blocked Carranza’s application for a liquor license, according to Carranza.90
- Man Shot And Killed Inside Hyde Park HomeA murder in Hyde Park, just blocks away from President Barack Obama's home.213
- Noise From Music Fest At Chicagoland Speedway Has Neighbors Up In ArmsMost of the complaints seem to be coming from the east of the Chicagoland Speedway in new Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena as grandstands protect the other three sides.127
- Roseland Hospital Cuts Staff, Salaries To Keep Doors OpenAs it waits to hear if it’ll receive a $7 million bailout to stay open, Roseland Community Hospital laid off almost 70 employees, and other hospital employees will take a pay cut.89
- Rev. Jackson: School Closings UndemocraticOpponents of Chicago school closures are vowing to fight on, but they appear to have little chance of reversing the mayor's agenda... unless a federal judge steps in, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.90
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