Firefighter Seriously Hurt While Battling Fire At South Side Home

Chicago fire officials said the 2-11 fire happened around 4 p.m. on 135th Street and South Avenue M. in the Hegewisch neighborhood.

Warming Centers Open As Chicago Area Experiences Extreme Cold

Nearly 60 Chicago Park District fieldhouses will be open along with local police stations and libraries.

Woman Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation After Apartment Building Fire In Chicago's Bronzeville Community

The Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower, and an EMS Plan 1 for five ambulances.

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Northwestern Medicine Opening New Outpatient Care Center In Bronzeville

The outpatient care facility will offer an immediate care center, primary care doctors, pharmacy services, and diagnostic services.

Pastor Asks For Help Finding Missing Parishioner, 83-Year-Old Marvin Armstead

Rev. Mary Richardson said she asked courtroom officials to call her first before releasing him, because of his mental health issues.

Emergency Assistance Center Opening After Chicago Mass Shooting Near St. Sabina Church

Seven teenage boys were wounded in the drive-by shooting during a post-prom gathering. One of the victims remains in critical condition.

Chicago Defender Charities, Wellness Homes Of Chicago Open New Health Center In Back Of The Yards

Officials said it is "dedicated to advancing holistic health in one of Chicago's most historically resilient communities."

11 Students Sickened, Taken To Hospital After Eating Marijuana Edibles At South Side Chicago School

The students got sick just after 2 p.m. at Fort Dearborn Elementary School, at 9025 S. Throop St. in the Brainerd neighborhood.

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Girl, 13, Went To Hospital After Taking Cannabis Edible At School

For an entire day, Kyreana Loman's mom said her daughter lay on a hospital bed at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Chicago Warming Centers Open Amid Freezing Conditions

A cold weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. for wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees. By the afternoon, highs will be near 11 degrees.

UChicago Medicine First In Midwest Offering Breakthrough Treatment For Cancer Patients

"Right now, I am cancer-free. Not even in remission, cancer-free," patient Alla Pinzour said.

With A Shortage Of Winter Coats, Chicago Charitable Organizations Ask For Help

"Everything was overflowing [last year]," said Angela Martinez, manager of partner relations for Cradles to Crayons.

Warming Centers Open In Chicago Amid Winter Weather Advisory

More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.

Advocate Health Care Announces Plans For $300 Million Hospital On Chicago's South Side

Advocate Health on Monday announced a $300 million new hospital with 52 beds, an emergency room with 16 bays, and over 1,000 new jobs.

Chicago Warming Centers Open Amid Frigid Wind Chills, Strong Winds

The city's six community service warming centers operate Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Treatment For Type 1 Diabetics Gives Hope To University Of Chicago Patients

The medication, tegoprubart, has been modified over the last 25 years to help bring positive results for type 1 diabetic patients.

Chicago Nonprofit Raises Millions Of Dollars For Breast Cancer Research

"I remember her as being really nice, vibrant, beautiful, kind," said Laura Sage. "She was my mother."

Cook County Offers Free Cancer Screenings To Residents

The new program was devised by Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry (3rd,), a prostate cancer survivor.

Mosquito Spraying Under Way With Serious Concerns About West Nile Virus In Chicago Area

"West Nile is a virus just like a cold is a virus, or a flu is a virus. But this is a virus that is spread by mosquitoes."

Chicago Hospital Prepares For The Worst Ahead Of Democratic National Convention

Less than a mile from the United Center, doctors and nurses at Rush have been preparing for any possibility of a chemical attack.

A Heat Warning From Doctors As Dangerously High Temperatures Move In

Doctors say that any time the weather spikes, they are sure to see an uptick in patients at area hospitals.

South Chicagoland cancer survivors take victory lap for beating cancer

Advocate Health Care patients kick-off National Cancer Survivors Month with educational event, survivors parade

Advocate Trinity Hospital earns U.S. News' health equity honor

The South Side hospital is Chicagoland's only hospital recognized for providing high-quality care to underserved populations

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Mayor Johnson: City Is "Moving Quickly" To Vaccinate CPS Students Against Measles

City officials would not say which grade the student was in at the school, and did not respond to CBS 2's request for comment.

University Of Chicago's Future Cancer Center Aims To Tackle Disparities On South Side

This week, CBS 2 showed how disparities in cancer care on the South and West Sides are leading to more people dying in those communities.

UChicago Medicine Receives $20 Million Gift For Cancer Care And Research

The new center will be Illinois' only freestanding facility dedicated solely to cancer.

More Worries About Migrants Amid Sub-Freezing Cold, Snag In Plans For Tent Camp

"People who yesterday were in Texas could be here on the sidewalk in a tent tomorrow," said volunteer Lydia Wong.

Roseland Community Hospital Launches Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Service In Chicago

Vans from Roseland Community Hospital will travel to patients across the area to provide people access to the same breast cancer screenings.

How to help a stroke survivor

A neurologist sheds light on the emotional impact of strokes

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

‘Ask as many questions as you need to and have the exam’

This patient's screening colonoscopy revealed growths that could have become colon cancers over time.

What we can learn from Damar Hamlin’s health crisis

A cardiologist shares what you can do to lessen your risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

Is this standing in the way of your good health?

Study says most Americans need to improve their heart health now

Are you missing out on this Medicare benefit?

This appointment could help you live longer and healthier

South Side Teens Can Work Out For Free At Planet Fitness This Summer

Teens between the ages of 14-19 can participate in the "High School Summer Pass" program at Planet Fitness, May 16 through Aug. 31.

Latest Hospital Capacity In South Side Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Cook County.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.