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Ascension selling 9 Illinois hospitals to California-based Prime Healthcare
Ascension is selling nine of its Illinois hospitals — more than half of its hospitals in the state — to a large, California-based health system, it announced Thursday. Ascension plans to sell the hospitals, along with four of its post-acute and senior living facilities, to Prime Healthcare. Neither Prime nor Ascension disclosed the sale price Thursday. The hospitals slated to be sold to Prime ...
Boat capsizes on Lake Michigan at 31st Street; one man unaccounted for
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man remained unaccounted for Friday night after a boat capsized near 31st Street Beach on Lake Michigan.Police said the boat flipped at 7:33 p.m. just south of 31st Street Harbor. CBS News Chicago has learned that more than a dozen people were on the boat.A massive Chicago Police and Fire Department response followed, and the Coast Guard was in the air in a helicopter searching for anyone who might have been left in the water.Video taken at the scene showed the boat lying on its side in the water as someone shouted that the Coast Guard...
Chicago legends Alexandra Billings and Honey West together again! At Mercury Theater Chicago on August 9th and 10th
Chicago has produced some incredible talents, and ranking near the top are Alexandra Billings and Honey West. Known so well to Chicago audiences and legends in the LGBTQ+ community, these lifelong friends will create magic on the Mercury Theater Stage for two nights only. Alexandra Billings: starred in the Amazon...
New Evidence Found in Murder of Chicago Postal Worker (video)
Chicago police found a burned-out Dodge Durango in the 8900 block of South Fulton Avenue. The discovery was made in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of a postal worker, who was killed while delivering mail in West Pullman. Details of the Incident. The victim, identified as Redman,...
Shocking Details of Failed Blockbuster Bears Trade Surface
The Chicago Bears did an exceptional job improving the roster this offseason. General manager Ryan Poles made it his mission to find a way to get more playmakers on the field. The Bears added a long list of studs in both free agency and the NFL Draft. Chicago selected Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze back in April's draft.
Princeton Public Library Celebrates 17 Years with a Donor Wall
The Princeton Public Library marks a significant milestone this year, celebrating 17 years at its Peru Street location. In recognition of this anniversary, the library has unveiled a new donor recognition wall, designed to honor those who have made substantial one-time contributions of $20,000 or more since the library first opened its doors. This new installation, which beautifully complements the library’s Prairie theme, was created in collaboration with designer Elise Swinford and A&M Products. This thoughtful addition not only acknowledges the generosity of donors but also enhances the cultural aesthetic of the library’s environment.
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Saving new moms from the surprising leading cause of maternal death
Black women are at a higher risk of postpartum mental health disorders, with substance use disorder and suicide being the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths, and there are numerous resources available in Illinois to help new mothers receive the care they need.
Angel Reese and Tyla Turn Heads in Paris With Captivating Photo Together
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is no stranger to rubbing elbows with A-list celebrities. The "Chi Barbie" made waves back in May when she attended the 2024 Met Gala in New York instead of the latter half of her Sky practice. The 22-year-old WNBA rookie sensation was seen hanging out at ...
A Scout’s Take: It’s Time to Say I Was Wrong
It’s no secret that at the end of 2023 and earlier this year, I was against the Chicago Bears drafting Caleb Williams. I said so often on my Podcast, Gabriel Talks Football, and also on social media. My reasoning was never about talent but rather Caleb Williams, the person....
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