You don’t have to wait till election day to cast a ballot. On Jan. 28, early voting will start at the city’s downtown “super site.” Find out when and where you can cast your ballot.
Stories by Kristen Thometz
Report: Americans More Likely to Die of Opioid Overdose Than Car Crash
The odds of dying from an opioid overdose are one in 96, while the odds of dying from a motor vehicle crash are one in 103, according to a new analysis by the National Safety Council.
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Advertising Trailblazer, WTTW Trustee, Dies at 86
She launched the first advertising agency owned and managed by an African-American woman in the 1970s. Barbara Gardner Proctor died on Dec. 19, 2018 at the age of 86.
What ‘Dry January’ is All About, and Why You Might Want to Try It
New year, no booze – at least for the month of January. That’s the idea behind the “dry January” trend.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 10-13
Field goal do-overs, an unusual subway ride, sketch comedy and bucking bulls usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Illinois Child Dies From the Flu
A child in northeastern Illinois is one of 13 across the U.S. who have died from the flu so far this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Northwestern Receives $10M to Create Urologic Cancer Institute
A donation from the Polsky family will fund the creation of a new multidisciplinary institute dedicated to urologic cancers, including prostate, bladder and kidney cancers.
Study: 1 in 10 Adults Have a Food Allergy
More than 26 million American adults are estimated to have a food allergy, with shellfish reported as the top allergen, according to a new study by Northwestern University and Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Ald. Ed Burke Resigns as Finance Committee Chairman
Just a day after being charged with attempted extortion, the powerful 14th Ward alderman has resigned from the post he’s held for more than three decades.
UIC Researchers Develop Method to Detect ALS
There is no definitive test to diagnosis the progressive neurodegenerative disease. But that could change, thanks to new research that was able to accurately detect ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases using graphene.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 3-6
Pet portraits, model trains, fermented tea and a murder mystery usher in the first weekend of 2019. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Study: Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults
A new study links higher levels of key nutrients associated with the Mediterranean diet to more efficient brain connectivity and performance on cognitive tests in older adults.
Mother’s Murder Drives Chicago Cop to Help Domestic Violence Victims
The Chicago Police Department fields about 500 domestic violence calls every day. One police officer tries to help victims by sharing his own experiences. “I know what it’s like to need help and not knowing who can help me,” said Officer Gino Garcia.
19 New Laws to Know in 2019
On Jan. 1, 2019, more than 250 new laws take effect in Illinois, changing rules related to gun control and public safety to animal welfare, education – and possibly your cellphone. We give you the rundown.
Chicagoans Armed with Knowledge, Naloxone to Fight Opioid Crisis
Dozens of Chicagoans trained to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses in their communities have distributed more than 7,000 naloxone kits across the city since March.
12 Things to Do This Holiday Weekend: Dec. 20-25
Trains, tubas, TV parodies and a winter wonderland usher in the long holiday weekend. Here are a dozen things to do in and around Chicago.
Trump Hotel Chicago Transforms Elevator into Gingerbread Express
Gingerbread cookies and houses are synonymous with Christmas, but one Chicago hotel takes the seasonal staple to the next level with the Gingerbread Express—an elevator dressed head to toe in gingerbread.
Northwestern Researchers Discover Ebola-Fighting Protein in Human Cells
There is no cure for Ebola, the severe and often fatal illness that killed more than 11,000 people between 2014 and 2016. But researchers believe their discovery could pave the way for the development of an effective treatment.
IDPH Reports 6 New Cases of Hepatitis A, Urges Vaccination
Within the past week, the Illinois Department of Public Health has identified six new cases of hepatitis A, including two in suburban Cook County. Health officials say the newly infected individuals are among those at greater risk for the illness.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 13-16
Circus acts, break dancing mice, brightly lit trees and Christmas carols usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Chicago to Host James Beard Awards Through 2027
The Windy City will continue to serve as host to the annual awards event that dishes out honors to the best in the food and restaurant industry.
Analysis Links Black Residents’ Exodus from Chicago with Unemployment
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An analysis by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning posits economic conditions likely played a role in the yearslong exodus of black residents from the Chicago region.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 6-9
Holiday trains, festive fairs, cutting-edge choreography and ice skates usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
7 Illinois Hospitals Among Best in the Country, Watchdog Group Says
The 2018 Leapfrog Top Hospital award recognizes 118 hospitals across the nation, including four in Chicago. Find out which ones made this year’s list.
Chicago Bulls Fire Head Coach Fred Hoiberg
“Decisions like this one are never easy to make, however I felt this was the right choice for our organization at this time,” said John Paxson, Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations, in a statement.
