Paramedics
Paramedics Treat Revelers At Obama Party
Paramedics were called to McCormick Place after receiving a report that more than a dozen revelers at President Barack Obama’s election night gathering were overcome by heat-related illnesses.
2 Paramedics’ Licenses Yanked For Refusing To Treat Patient
WBBM Newsradio has learned the licenses of two paramedics in Chicago have been suspended because they are accused of failing to treat a patient.
Report: Firefighters, Paramedics Have Collected Over $27M In Tax-Free Disability
Abuse of disability benefits by Chicago Police officers hit the headlines over the weekend, and now, a published report says the firefighters have run up a big tab for the city too.
Training Program Educates First Responders On People With Autism
Illinois firefighters and paramedics may soon know how to better help autistic people during emergencies.
City Council Committee OKs Settlement Over Paramedics’ Alleged Mistakes
The City Council Finance Committee is expected to approve a $1.75 million settlement to compensate the family of a 13-year-old girl who died after a series of alleged mistakes by Chicago Fire Department paramedics.
State Unveils Life-Saving ‘Yellow Dot’ Program
The Illinois Department of Transportation is starting a new program to help paramedics who respond to car accidents to act more quickly – and more intelligently.
Firefighters Agree To Join City Wellness Program
Chicago firefighters and paramedics have agreed to join a wellness program for city workers that could have an impact on their next contract.
Extra Paramedics Called Out For Heat Wave
Not since the blizzard in February has the Chicago Fire Department called so many extra paramedic crews into service.
Police: Man Attacked Paramedics Who Tried To Help Him
Paramedics found Brian Banks passed out and apparently drunk in his car, with his feet sticking out of the open back door, in the northeast corner of the Lakeview neighborhood Tuesday night.
Fire Dept.: No New Glucose Strips Yet
The Chicago Fire Department says its paramedics will be using potentially defective glucose-testing strips for at least a few more days.
Paramedics Told To Use Recalled Glucose Testing Strips
Chicago Fire Department paramedics who have been told to keep using glucose testing strips recalled by the manufacturer won’t be getting replacements until the end of the week – at the earliest.
CFD May Be Using Bad Glucose Test Strips
Inaccurate glucose testing strips could potentially cause problems for Chicago paramedics and the patients they treat, WBBM Newsradio 780 has learned.
Chicago Firefighters Ratify New Contract
By a nearly 8-to-1 margin, Chicago firefighters and paramedics voted Wednesday to ratify a new contract that gives them a 10 percent pay raise over five years in exchange for manpower changes that will help the city reduce overtime costs.
Firefighters, Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract
Chicago firefighters and paramedics would get a 10 percent pay raise over five years and give the city its most flexibility ever to reduce manpower and cut overtime costs under a tentative contract up for a ratification vote.
Woman Impaled By Tree Says Passersby Left Her For Dead
She survived the unthinkable when she was impaled by a tree. On Tuesday, the suburban woman is out of the hospital and thanking the paramedics who helped save her life. CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports.
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- 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
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