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Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago performed a double lung transplant on a woman in her 20s with COVID-19. The disease had damaged her lungs so much that doctors said the transplant was her only option.

A Chicago-area woman was fatally mauled by a French bulldog she had rescued, police said Wednesday.

Take a ride inside the cockpit with the Blue Angels as they fly over Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis.

Pitchfork Music Festival announced Wednesday that it is canceling its 2020 event due to coronavirus. The announcement was made on the festival’s website. Pitchfork was expected to be held in Chicago’s Union Park July 17–19. Ticketholders will be contacted directly via email with full refund options, organizers said. “It can be pretty daunting to think about the future of live…

Due to the visitor restrictions in hospitals from the coronavirus, a Chicago man had to get creative when announcing his baby’s birth to the family.

Jorge Valdivia says the pain of losing his brother is made worse knowing the 52-year-old died alone and due to Chicago’s stay-at-home order, he must now mourn his brother alone, apart from his parents.

As hospitals get busier with more coronavirus patients, a Chicago doctor is sharing his story to warn people who aren’t taking the pandemic seriously.

Photographer Eddie Rodriguez captured video of near-barren Chicago landmarks at night as the city undergoes a stay-at-home order.

Chicago’s mayor pledged an aggressive public health campaign aimed at the city’s black and brown communities amid alarm that black residents make up an overwhelming number of those to die of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted shutdowns of schools, businesses and events across the U.S. Here are how some states are responding to the outbreak.

Gov. J. B. Pritzker announced a “stay-at-home” order for the state of Illinois effective this Saturday. Here’s what it entails.

The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday denied former Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s request to halt the proceedings against him and disqualify the special prosecutor appointed in his case.

R&B singer R Kelly has pleaded not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment that includes child pornography charges and allegations involving a new accuser

An American Airlines flight from Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday when an unidentified passenger tried to open an exit door.

Welcoming a furry addition to a home can be a fun and exciting event. But ensuring a smooth transition for the pet – and the family – takes some preparation and work. Here are some tips from animal shelters about what to do before, during and after the adoption.

When it comes to rescuing animals from a shelter, there are some pets that are often overlooked. Those with special needs.

Photographer Josh Feeney initially wanted to volunteer to walk dogs at Chicago’s Animal Care and Control, but quickly discovered he could offer something even better for the adorable animals looking for their fur-ever homes. Now, he shows off the dogs’ real personalities in incredible photos in hopes of finding them a family.

A dog rescued from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side Monday was reunited with its owner days after it went missing.

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has pleaded not guilty to restored charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself last year and falsely reporting it to Chicago police