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Ten women standing united on a university campus, symbolizing their legal battle for justice against institutional mishandling of sexual assault reports.
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Loyola University seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit filed by 10 women

Ten women stand united in a legal battle against Loyola University, claiming that their cries for help were met with indifference. Their stories of trauma and resilience echo the urgent need for accountability in campus safety, painting a stark picture of the challenges many young adults face in...

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Tiny NICU baby dressed as a farm animal in an incubator at Loyola University Medical Center.
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Halloween costumes bring farmyard fun to Loyola University Medical Center NICU babies

In a heartwarming display of creativity and profound care, nurses at Loyola University Medical Center transformed their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) into a whimsical farmyard for Halloween. Tiny incubators, usually symbols of fragile beginnings, were adorned with both handmade and purchased...

Northwestern Medicine Transplant Institute unveiled, a beacon of hope for patients.
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New institute aims to make Northwestern Medicine a transplant destination

On a crisp Tuesday morning, the halls of Northwestern Medicine buzzed with anticipation as the new Transplant Institute was unveiled. Dr. Satish Nadig, a passionate transplant surgeon, stood before a crowd, embodying the hope and commitment that this initiative promises for countless families in...

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14-year-old refugee Anas in hospital bed, paralyzed by stray bullet on Chicago's North Side.
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Teen refugee paralyzed by stray bullet on North Side remains hospitalized with long recovery ahead

In a quiet corner of Chicago's North Side, the life of 14-year-old Anas took a tragic turn when a stray bullet struck him. Now, nearly a month later, he lies in a hospital bed, facing an uncertain future, a stark reminder of the indiscriminate nature of urban violence. This young refugee, who...

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Elderly couple holding hands, looking out over the Chicago skyline at sunset, symbolizing hope and resilience.
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Colon cancer rates rising across older age groups — and more health headlines

As the sun sets over Chicago, the stark reality of rising colon cancer rates among older adults looms large. Many families are grappling with the implications of this alarming trend, facing the heart-wrenching decisions that come with a cancer diagnosis. This critical health development, reported...

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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.Pumpkin farm E. coli investigationThe surveys are being reviewed by communicable disease...

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Concerned mother holding her child's hand at a pumpkin farm, symbolizing the E. coli outbreak investigation.
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Woman says son may have contracted E. Coli after visiting pumpkin farm

A mother's desperate quest for answers has cast a shadow over a beloved autumn tradition, as a Chicago family grapples with the severe illness of their young son. Sharnay Buchanan fears her 3-year-old, Ezzittie Taylor, may have contracted E. coli, a serious bacterial infection, after a visit to a...

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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

The Center for Disease and Control's (CDC) latest Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.New CDC report outlines U.S. drug-resistant threatsThe CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report groups bacteria and...

Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument

A new park featuring a COVID-19 Memorial Monument is now open in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's West Side.

FBI Agent Fatally Shoots Man In Pilsen, Agency Says — Block Club Chicago

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Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war' in message to religious leaders

Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful video message on peace and war from his recovery, emphasizing unity.
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1 killed, 1 injured after driver crashes into tree in Rolling Meadows

1 killed, 1 injured after driver crashes into tree in Rolling Meadows — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, honored as PAC NYC Icon of Culture
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Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, honored as 2026 PAC NYC Icon of Culture

Candles flicker at a makeshift memorial in Roseland, Chicago, honoring a life lost to violence.
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Man fatally shot in the head in Roseland, police say

Instagram logo with a long video timeline stretching into the distance, symbolizing new possibilities for creators.
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Instagram now testing videos up to 90 minutes long in major shift

4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds

Man killed in shooting involving FBI in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Man killed in shooting involving FBI in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes

This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases

Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash

Man shot, killed in Greater Grand Crossing — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Man shot, killed in Greater Grand Crossing

Attorneys for Frankfort mom accused of killing young son provide update after court appearance  — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Attorneys for Frankfort mom accused of killing young son provide update after court appearance 

Red Cross offers incentive for blood, platelet donors after 2nd ever national blood supply crisis — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Red Cross offers incentive for blood, platelet donors after 2nd ever national blood supply crisis

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FBI Agent Fatally Shoots Man In Pilsen, Agency Says

PILSEN — A Federal Bureau of Investigation agent fatally shot a man Monday night in Pilsen, but details of what prompted the shooting were scant. Chicago police said officers responded to the shooting about 5:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue. There they found an FBI agent pointing...

This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US

When you think of the nation’s most popular places to retire, warmer climates might come to mind. But the country’s best place to retire is anything but warm for much of the year, and it’s not the first time the community has earned the honor. Midland, Michigan, took the top spot on U.S. News and...

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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say

Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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As Chicago Father Enters Week 3 Of Hunger Strike In Texas ICE Facility, His Family Faces Eviction

As Chicago Father Enters Week 3 Of Hunger Strike In Texas ICE Facility, His Family Faces Eviction — Block Club Chicago
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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says

These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven

Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business

2 injured in shooting inside Loop business — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Shooting inside 7-Eleven in Chicago Loop leaves 2 hurt

Shooting inside 7-Eleven in Chicago Loop leaves 2 hurt — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines

Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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