Robotic Surgery Program now at Cook County Health
The goal is to ensure that all patients, regardless of age, race, wealth, or status, can access the best possible medical care.
The goal is to ensure that all patients, regardless of age, race, wealth, or status, can access the best possible medical care.
Patients at Stroger Hospital who need surgery could soon be operated on by a robot. County board members and health officials gathered at Stroger today for the big reveal, saying robotic surgery is often better for patients.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Family, friends, and colleagues are remembering Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who died last week at age 73.
Karen Yarbrough died at the age of 73 after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical condition.
The Chicago anti-crime plan includes using technology to catch suspects, and working with the community to solve and prevent crime.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has died after she was hospitalized last week with an undisclosed medical condition, one of her top aides confirms. She was 73.
Yarbrough was 73 years old.
Wildlife officials stock 5,000 pounds of rainbow trout in five area lakes and quarries.
Phelan died of metastatic cancer on Wednesday, March 27 in his Lake Forest home.
The owner of a fencing company in Evergreen Park was charged with allegedly taking thousands of dollars in down payments from customers and not performing any work.
The president of the Cook County Board downplayed her political grip after her preferred candidate in the state's attorney's democratic primary lost the party's nomination.
When the Bring Chicago Home effort failed at the ballot box last month, and the more progressive Democratic candidate for Cook County State's Attorney lost, some wondered if Chicago's political winds were changing. Not so fast, though, at least according to the head of the Cook County Democratic Party, Toni Preckwinkle.
O'Neill Burke takes on Republican Bob Fioretti in November.
Saul Hernandez, 21, of Bridgeview, was arrested on Wednesday following a months-long investigation.
The Cook County Sheriff's office emphasized that drug-soaked paper is a serious threat to people in jails and prisons nationwide.
A spokesperson for opponent Clayton Harris said Harris called O'Neill Burke to concede the race.
The person had been exposed to measles while at a migrant shelter in Chicago. The city has had 52 confirmed measles cases this year.
Public health officials on Friday announced the first confirmed case of measles in the Cook County suburbs, linked to an outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter.
Per state law, all late-arriving but properly postmarked ballots must be counted.
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,600 votes, as of Monday. As of shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, Burke's vote count stood at 261,885 (50.2%), while Harris had earned 260,242 (49.8%).
Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,600 votes, as of Monday.
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,900 votes, as of Monday.
On Saturday the Chicago Board of Elections added more than 10,000 votes to the total ballot count as the result of what its director of public information said was a human error.
Elections officials say all 1,291 precincts in the city have now reported their election results.
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CTA security cameras captured images last Thursday at about 10:30 p.m.
Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Mike Tauchman added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday.
A dog was killed in the fire. All of the residents made it out safely.
A buffer zone around the stadium will be in place for nine days during which common activities like dog walking will not be allowed.
A buffer zone around the stadium will be in place for nine days during which common activities like dog walking will not be allowed.
Aldermen were set to vote Wednesday on a measure to require a full City Council vote before removing ShotSpotter from any wards, but two allies of the mayor moved to delay the vote.
"The beauty of her leadership, it's not just defined by how long her legacy will last, because it will last forever. The beauty of Karen is that her love endures," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
The City Council Finance Committee has endorsed the plan after the mayor agreed to give aldermen more oversight of the plan, but a final vote has been put off until Friday at the earliest.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
Every week, more than 100 hypertensive Medicaid patients receive a box of fresh produce delivered to their home for free.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Businesses can currently pay $8.40 an hour and use tips to make up the difference. So, an employee gets at least the state-required $14-an-hour minimum wage.
The employee said it came as a total shock.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
Restoration would likely take at least two years.
Written three years before WIlson's death, the one-man play tells several stories from the playwright's storied career, and the lessons they taught him as a Black artist in America.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks windy weather for the week.
CTA security cameras captured images last Thursday at about 10:30 p.m. The damage happened at the grand stop on the red line. If you recognize him, please call the police.
When Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso hit the hardwood for the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever, the WNBA rookie stars will be earning far less than their male counterparts in the NBA. Some fans may be surprised to see WNBA players' starting base pay under $80,000, but why is the league structured like this?
High wind helped fuel the flames of a destructive fire in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. The incident took place after 10:30 Wednesday morning near 39th and Rockwell.
The City Council on Wednesday delayed a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for another $70 million in funding to provide shelter and other services to thousands of asylum seekers in Chicago.
The federal, state, and local collaboration of agencies hopes to speed up the process of holding gun offenders accountable.
The case at the Marklund Center in Geneva has rocked the 70-year-old nonprofit organization, which has been a pillar for the disabled community in the area.
The Great Cicada Invasion of 2024 in Illinois is almost here, and bug experts have created maps of the attack.
Taylor Swift's QR code is live in Chicago, "Are you ready for it?"
CTA security cameras captured images last Thursday at about 10:30 p.m.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Mike Tauchman added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday.
The teams split the first two games of the series, which both went into extra innings. They'll play the finale on Wednesday.
Connor Bedard picked up an assist, but he has one goal in his past 13 games.
Center Andre Drummond did not participate ahead of Wednesday's contest. He's missed the last three games with an ankle injury and still had some swelling.
Reese will join Kamila Cardoso, who the Sky drafted as the No. 3 overall pick.
The federal, state, and local collaboration of agencies hopes to speed up the process of holding gun offenders accountable.
The process of helping former felons who have turned their lives around get a fresh start and find work often starts with getting criminal records expunged.
Information from police was not immediately available.
The victim was taken to a local hospital. The wound is believed to be non-life threatening, police said.
Two of the robbers are seen pointing guns at a surveillance camera.