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Cook County Jury Hits UI Health Doctors With $28M Birth Injury Verdict

University of Illinois Hospital — Reported Hospital of Defendant Doctors. A Cook County jury has awarded $28 million to a Bellwood family after their son suffered severe injuries during childbirth, a verdict that centers on accusations that University of Illinois Hospital doctors ignored repeated warning signs during labor. The mother argued that despite those signals, physicians failed to deliver her son by Cesarean section in time to prevent harm.

Cook County, IL · 2d

WBEZ

From Irish pub to Chicago blues hub: What happened to Biddy Mulligan’s?

In Rogers Park, a block from the lake, weeds are growing in front of a shuttered Irish pub. A sign above the door reads Mulligan’s Cafe, but a marquee above that identifies this closed business by another name: Biddy Mulligan’s. This unassuming storefront was once a hot spot for blues fans on Chicago’s North Side in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Country Herald

Illinois Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-55 Can Freeze

Chicago, Joliet, Bloomington and Springfield drivers face a hidden danger when pavement temperatures plunge.

Illinois · 2d

hoodline.com

St. Charles Lawsuits Allege Salvation Army Kept Warned Youth Pastor

Two women have filed separate Cook County lawsuits accusing The Salvation Army and affiliated organizations of leaving Brian Davis in ministry after repeated warnings about his conduct with girls. Davis was a youth pastor at the organization’s Tri City Corps in St. Charles. The suits allege he groomed and sexually abused girls in church youth programs in the late 1990s.

Cook County, IL · 20h

WTVC

84% of Chicago-area students feel pressure to criticize Western civilization, survey says

College campuses are traditionally viewed as places where students can challenge ideas, debate opposing viewpoints and develop independent thinking skills. But a new survey of nearly 2,200 students at five Chicago-area universities is raising questions about whether students feel comfortable expressing opinions that differ from those of their professors. The...

Chicago, IL · 3d

hoodline.com

Logan Square Senior's Tax Bill Doubles to $27,411, Fears Losing Home in Years

Cook County Assessor's Office — Site of Property Assessment Appeal. Randy Temple has lived in his Logan Square two-flat since 1992, when he paid about $100,000 for it. Now, approaching 80 years old, he says his property tax bill has climbed so high that he figures he can only afford to stay in the home for another two or three years.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

Chicago’s First Self-Cleaning Public Toilet Debuts in West Town

Chicago’s first automated public toilet opened Wednesday as part of a pilot initiative to improve access to public restrooms in the city. Officials and community members gathered in West Town to celebrate the grand opening of the public toilet, located at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Ashland Avenue and Division Street, commonly referred to as the Polish Triangle.

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Channel3000com News 3 Now

Young bobcat found injured in metro Chicago now being rehabilitated for release

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southblueprint.com

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Pollutants in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, the largest freshwater lake in the world, is known for its urban coastlines and stunning views; yet, the lake has been polluted with 11 million pounds of plastic from industries with plants along the lake. Chicagoland citizens consume large amounts of microplastics as a result of this plastic...

Cook County, IL · 2d

WBEZ

City needs to shake up sluggish O’Hare terminal project or risk ire of more air travelers, report warns

An aging O’Hare Airport will likely fall further behind the nation’s other large airports in satisfaction ratings and taxi times unless the city takes steps to address congestion during O’Hare’s prolonged terminal construction project, a new report concludes. O’Hare is the last American airport, among the...

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Independent Journal Review

Gun Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Keep Blue County From Dodging Semi-Auto Gun Showdown

A pro-Second Amendment group asked the Supreme Court Wednesday not to declare a case challenging an Illinois county’s ban on modern semiautomatic firearms moot.

Cook County, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Benet hockey rides a big third period to victory over Hinsdale Central

Benet Academy boys hockey has arrived at Willowbrook Ice Arena to face off against Hinsdale Central. It’s a Tuesday evening showdown on the ice with the season kicking into gear. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Red Devils strike first with a pair of early goals. A few minutes...

Hinsdale, IL · 21h

thehinsdalean.com

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Historic home list finds room for more

Members of the Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission and Hinsdale Village Board expect to expand the village's Historically Significant Structures Property List by eight, raising total participation in the voluntary program to 109. At their Oct. 19 meeting, preservation commissioners held a public hearing on the list of candidates in which...

Hinsdale, IL · 1d

Trains.com

Switch installation celebrated at Pullman historic park

CHICAGO — Visitors to the 19th-century Pullman factory complex on Chicago’s South Side frequently ask, “Where are the railcars?” The first step in eliminating that question took place when Norfolk Southern recently reinstalled a switch on an industrial lead two blocks east of the site that was once the conduit in and out of the [...] Read More...

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NBC Chicago

Do you need an antibiotic? Doctor weighs in on when to seek out medication

If you're not feeling well but aren't sure if it's just a lingering cold or something that might require antibiotics, experts say there are some signs to watch for. With several respiratory infections circulating in the Chicago area, and health officials seeing a number of viruses in hospital rooms, doctors said knowing when an illness can be treated with antibiotics isn't always a straight forward answer.

illinoislawyernow.com

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The Two-Year Clock After a Fire

A serious burn changes daily life in an instant, and the legal side of recovery starts with a clock. Illinois sets a firm filing window, and it keeps running while the injured person is still in treatment. Knowing how that window works helps families plan with the deadline in view.

Cicero, IL · 19h

Willow and Hearth

HUD Launches A Public Dashboard Grading Local Housing Authorities From High Performer To Troubled, And 7 Are Already In Substantial Default

Anyone who rents with a housing voucher, lives in public housing or has a family member who does now has a new way to check how the local housing authority […]

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Country Herald

Illinois Weather Alert: 35 MPH Winds, Snow Chance Nov 11-15

Chicago faces 35 mph wind gusts, an 80% rain chance and possible snow before the weekend.