Woman says she was silent for decades about Chicago OB/GYN's sexual abuse, until now
Fabio Ortega pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two patients in October 2021. This week, three more civil lawsuits were filed against him.
Fabio Ortega pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two patients in October 2021. This week, three more civil lawsuits were filed against him.
A total of 26 confirmed measles cases have been confirmed in the city of Chicago so far – with four this week. The new suburban cases – which stem from the Chicago outbreak – have been detected in Will County and Lake County. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The Pilsen migrant shelter at 2248 S. Halsted St. is the origin point for the majority of the measles cases in Chicago, and now health officials say the cases confirmed in Lake and Will counties are both connected to this outbreak.
The Illinois Department of Public Health had stripped the hospital of its trauma center designation in early February.
"Lives are at stake. Heart attack and stroke patients, among others, may not survive a drive to other hospitals in Lake County," Coroner Jennifer Banek said.
Sen. Adriane Johnson said this will cause people with serious injuries "to have to be transported to hospitals more than 20 minutes away."
On Wednesday, local nurses called on Governor JB Pritzker and the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health to require masks again at all healthcare facilities.
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 441 people were admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 last week, a 28% increase from the week before.
Within the CBS 2 viewing area, there have been five rabid bats each in Kankakee and Lake counties, four in Cook County, three in McHenry County, and one each in Will and DeKalb counties.
A total of 27 rabid bats have been found in Illinois this year so far.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is now launching its own investigation.
Police are now investigating a severe staffing shortage after several residents with dementia were left to fend for themselves. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke with concerned family members.
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Former Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said tennis, yoga, prayer, and family dinners grounded her through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talked with CBS 2's Chris Tye
"Whether that's getting up-to-date with recommended vaccines, choosing to wear a high-quality mask in crowded indoor spaces, or improving ventilation at your next gathering, do something to protect yourself and those around you."
New numbers from the Illinois Department of Public Health show COVID-19 therapies kept about 8,600 people out of the hospital in the past four months.
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
The investigation has found at least four Legionnaires' cases have been linked to the St. Albert the Great Church in Burbank.
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
"I am honored to lead this agency into the future, continuing to keep us safe from emerging illnesses, supporting our public health workers, and promoting wellness in every community across Illinois."
Illinois' former top doctor is under investigation for ethics violations in her new role.
"However, we are a long way from being out of the woods, and it's really important over these next few weeks and months that we continue to work hard on getting folks vaccinated, getting folks tested, continuing to wear masks, because there's a long way to come down," Dr. Allison Arwady said.
Divonte Calhoun, 32, and Justin Redmond, 41, both have been charged with two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery in the shooting death of 24-year-old Zet Rodriguez-Lara on May 10 in the Dunning neighborhood.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
Initial construction work to extend the CTA Red Line on the South Side will begin this summer or fall, the transit agency said Tuesday.
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
The first witness was called in Hunter Biden's gun trial, with first lady Jill Biden and his sister, Ashley Biden, reacting emotionally to excerpts from his memoir.
One resident coming out of the Dolton Village Hall called what happened a "disgrace."
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports police said the shooting happened just after midnight. The recruit and his 24-year-old male passenger were going west on Gunnison, and at some point, shots rang out.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the extended forecast.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland told the House Judiciary Committee he will not let attacks and conspiracy theories by Republicans derail the work of the Justice Department, as he pushes back against a move to hold him in contempt of Congress.
As CBS correspondent Skyler Henry reports, it is his toughest move so far to control the number of migrants coming across the U.S. border with Mexico.
Hurricane season is here, with scientists expecting a possible 13 named storms of the season will become hurricanes. That means hurricane hunters will be very busy this year.
Divonte Calhoun, 32, and Justin Redmond, 41, both have been charged with two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery in the shooting death of 24-year-old Zet Rodriguez-Lara on May 10 in the Dunning neighborhood.
One resident coming out of the Dolton Village Hall called what happened a "disgrace."
The recruit was shot in the back before crashing into a parked car.
A warm and humid day is ahead with highs in the upper 80s.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Josh Onwunili swept the 100m and 200m state championships this past weekend.
The Cubs are coming off a series loss to the lowly Cincinnati Reds and will begin a Crosstown Classic series with the White Sox on Tuesday.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy.
The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced.
"At the end of the day, it's all love outside of basketball. When we're in those four lines, it's smoke. After, it's all love," Carter said. "We didn't hit her like she was out on the streets, it's just basketball."
Divonte Calhoun, 32, and Justin Redmond, 41, both have been charged with two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery in the shooting death of 24-year-old Zet Rodriguez-Lara on May 10 in the Dunning neighborhood.
Police said two men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from a blue Toyota Prius parked outside the Jesuit rectory at Taylor and Morgan streets.
Chicago Police said Ivan Weldon, 42, was arrested by members of the Counter Terrorism Mass Transit Team on Friday evening just before midnight in the 100 block of N. Wells Street.
A source familiar with the investigation said the victim is the brother of the woman who was carjacked.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.