Cook County Health CEO on Medicaid Cuts, $100M Increase in Charity Care
Across two hospitals, 16 community health centers and Cook County Jail, Cook County Health aims to provide healthcare to patients, regardless of their ability to pay. But with federal policy changes looming, the health system’s budget is facing new challenges. In 2027, Cook County Health is anticipating a $138...
Person of interest in custody after woman fatally stabbed in Avondale
CHICAGO — Police say a person of interest is in custody following a deadly stabbing on the city’s Northwest Side on Monday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the deadly stabbing unfolded around 5 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Wellington Avenue in Avondale. Officers were first called to the scene following a repor
Crash-and-grab thieves target Bucktown gas station, Chicago police say
Chicago police said thieves crashed a Jeep into a Bucktown gas station while targeting the business ATM.
Tickets available for FlixBus intercity bus service to Chicago and St. Louis
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Tickets are now available for the FlixBus intercity bus service in Decatur. Beginning on Wednesday, Decatur residents can travel to Chicago or St. Louis through the service. The Decatur City Council unanimously approved the service during a July 20 meeting. FlixBus will serve the city six...
Man arrested after $12K sports card theft at Rosemont convention
An Illinois man was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after a $12,000 sports card was stolen at a convention in suburban Rosemont, authorities said. Michael Moretti, 61, of Plato Center, was charged following the incident on Aug. 2. The Rosemont Public Safety Department said it responded...
Chicago anti-violence volunteer who faced charges after turning gun in to police reaches plea...
The Chicago anti-violence volunteer who was facing weapons charges after turning a gun in to police has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Veteran, retired firefighter suffered brain injury after eating oysters at suburban steakhouse: suit
A Cicero man who served as a Marine and firefighter remains hospitalized more than a year after suffering catastrophic health complications that his attorneys allege were caused by contaminated raw oysters eaten at a suburban steakhouse.
ICE arrests 2 people in separate East Chicago incidents
ICE activity was reported in East Chicago on Monday after agents arrested two people in separate incidents.
Drivers cited in rollover crash in Belmont Cragin, Chicago police say
Video shows the aftermath of a rollover crash involving two vehicles on Chicago's Northwest Side.
McDonald’s moves ahead with development on former Galewood Walgreens
McDonald’s will open a restaurant and drive-thru at 1606 N. Mobile Ave., the site of the long-vacant Walgreens in Galewood. While the project has been contested since McDonald’s started eyeing the site in May 2023, according to one neighbor, McDonald’s paid a couple of residents as compensation for the drive-thru. The
