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Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital tie for top hospital in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two of Chicago's major academic hospitals tied for first place as the best hospital in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center tied for the top spot.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery and 8th for diabetes and endocrinology – and rated high-performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions. Rush University Medical Center was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for neurology and neurosurgery, 10th for geriatrics, and 10th for orthopedics – and rated high-performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions.University of Chicago Medical Center came in third. Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn was ranked as the fourth best, followed by Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
Illinois announces new $140M federal investment for quantum computing research
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined federal and state leaders to reveal a federal investment in Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe new $140 million investment sets Illinois to lead the way in quantum computing research.The federal funds will go directly into a new research center in the state in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA."We are positioning ourselves here as a national hub of quantum technology development and in turn the prosperity that can come from the economic benefits of it," Pritzker said.The governor says the top quantum companies and researchers will now compete to come to Illinois to take part.
Document Destruction Event - Saturday, July 20
On Saturday, July 20, the Village of Palatine, Palatine Park District and Palatine High School are partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to host a Document Destruction Event. This event will be held at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing, from 9 am to 12 pm.
Dogs abandoned at Boone Co. dog park transferred to rescues
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - All of the nearly 50 dogs abandoned at Hammertime Park Monday morning have been sent to rescues. In a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon, Boone County Animal Services thanks Wagging Hearts, NorthCentral Maltese Rescue, Cause for Paws Rescue, Wags to Wishes and Bonefide Rescue. In an...
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
New Application Added to the Development Projects Map
The City of Geneva Development Projects Map has been updated with a new application, the Riverbank Laboratory PUD Resubdivision. A public hearing will be scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the near future, to which all interested parties are invited to attend.
Seeking Vendors for Lombard Senior Fair
The Village of Lombard is inviting vendors to participate in its 18th Annual Senior Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Lombard Park District’s Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event helps provide local seniors with resources, promotes health awareness through education and screenings, and offers information about available programs and services in the area.
Wingspan Development Group begins pre-leasing on 64-unit apartment community in Mount Prospect
Wingspan Development Group began pre-leasing for The Dawson, a seven-story, 64-unit Class-A apartment community in downtown Mount Prospect, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Located at 235 E. Prospect Ave., across the street from Wingspan’s popular Maple Street Lofts and the Mount Prospect Metra station, The Dawson is a transit-oriented development boasting high-quality design and finishes from Studio 222 Architects, Eleni Interiors and Gold + Oak.
RNC speakers Tuesday: Chicago pastor Corey Brooks to give closing prayer in Milwaukee
A well-known Chicago pastor will have a high-profile role in Tuesday's Republican National Convention.Pastor Corey Brooks has been asked to give the closing prayer at the end of the program.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago to talk about race, politics and how he will pray for the nation Tuesday night.Brooks said he's been a long-time Republican, and he supports former President Donald Trump's policies and the party platform for 2024.On Tuesday, his pulpit will be the Fiserv Forum, and his congregation will be delegates on a mission.Brooks,...
Oakton students reflect on trip to Ghana
Five Oakton College students and alumni left the school’s Des Plaines campus on June 7 to study abroad in Ghana for three weeks, exploring Cape Coast Castle, Volta Region, Ghana’s capital and the University of Ghana Legon Campus and learning Ghanaian history, culture and literature from Ghana professors at the university.
Renew Your Vehicle Sticker Online
The annual vehicle sticker renewal period is open June 1 through July 31. Save time, skip the line, and pay online or by mail. Visit skokiestickers.org. There are no credit card processing or shipping fees. All vehicles registered in the State of Illinois to an address within the limits of...
At This Time: After the storm
Intersection of Church Street and Orrington Avenue at the end of a brief shower. (Photo by Richard Cahan.) Richard Cahan takes photos for the Evanston RoundTable. He also is publisher of CityFiles Press, a small but mighty media company that believes in the power of words and pictures. You can reach him at... More by Richard Cahan.
Out-of-town artists come to Evanston
As the Plein Air Festival got underway with Friday evening’s festive opening, Evanston saw a number of artist-visitors in addition to its homegrown artist population. In only three years, the festival, put on by Evanston Made, has attracted national attention, and that means summer outdoor painters are following. They...
‘The Bear’ necessities: Exploring Evanston’s role in the hit show
When season three of the hit TV show The Bear was released on Hulu in late June, many people – this reporter included – eagerly binge-watched it. But, for some Evanstonians, the new episodes of the restaurant-centric drama did more than provide moments of escapism and insight into the gritty world of the service industry; they showcased their neighborhoods and even rooms in their homes.
15-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park
A 15-year-old girl has died after she was pulled from Lake Michigan in Zion last week.She has been identified as Ceasia Ketchum.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficials say she was swimming with her brother at Illinois Beach State Park last Friday when she went under.Her brother tried to save her, but witnesses tell us she was under water for nearly 20 minutes.When he couldn't find her, the family called 911, officials said. Soon, emergency crews took to boats and helicopters to find and pull that teenage swimmer out of the water."We saw the girl coming out,...
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