Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca
In 1871, Chicago faced a massive fire that shook the city to its core. This wasn't just any fire; it torched over 17, 500 buildings, including major landmarks like City Hall and numerous businesses. Picture this: a tiny frontier town turned metropolis, now with a population of around 330, 000, reduc
After nearly 40 years, the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago's River North neighborhood will shut its doors on March 29. This decision will leave a gap in the city's dining scene, which the cafe has been part of since 1986. A towering neon guitar sign and walls adorned with rock memorabilia have been hallma
Chicago's media landscape is seeing significant changes. Chicago Public Media, the organization behind the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, is making some tough decisions to stay afloat. They recently announced voluntary buyouts for journalists at the Sun-Times and business employees at WBEZ. This move c
The surprise hiring of Ben Johnson as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears has sparked interest in who will join his coaching team. Johnson might look to his old stomping grounds in Detroit for a key assistant. A rumored frontrunner is Hank Fraley, Detroit's offensive line coach, who could step i
Ben Johnson, the new head coach for the Chicago Bears, is reportedly earning a whopping $13 million a year. This amount is higher than what some top NFL players like C. J. Stroud and Puka Nacua earn. In fact, it's nearly as much as Saquon Barkley's salary. Johnson comes in as the seventh-highest-pai
Tom Homan, soon-to-be border chief for President Donald Trump, is hitting the brakes on a leaked plan to send a large group of immigration officers to Chicago. In an interview with the Washington Post, he said he hasn't decided yet on this move, which was reported by the Wall Street Journal and New
Next week, federal immigration officers plan to round up over 300 people with serious criminal records in the Chicago area, marking a significant move under President-elect Donald Trump's deportation agenda. The operation, starting soon after Trump takes office, will target individuals with violent
The total functioning capacity (TFC) scale has been a key tool in studying Huntington's disease (HD), helping researchers and doctors monitor how the disease progresses over time. This research looks into how TFC scores change naturally as people with HD age and considers the length of a particular
In late 2024, a significant bill was introduced in Congress by Illinois representative Robin Kelly. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act aims to boost access to healthy food and reduce healthcare costs. This bill allocates $20 million to support Food is Medicine programs,
