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Michael Mihalik, a double-lung transplant recipient, who was diagnosed with asbestosis, is given a spirometry pre/post test to assess how well his new lungs are working by Sardina Aurelia, registered respiratory therapist/certified pulmonary function technologist, at Loyola Medicine-Oakbrook Terrace on July 1, 2025, during a follow-up appointment. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

As Trump EPA reconsiders asbestos ban, Indiana man with asbestosis gets lifesaving lung transplant

July 2, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reconsiders the ban on asbestos, an Indiana man suffering from asbestosis recovers from Loyola Medicine's life-saving double lung transplant.

Chicago fire investigators on the scene after an overnight fire killed four, June 26, 2025, in the 5200 block of West North Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Special’ longtime editor of The Austin Voice among 4 killed in suspicious West Side fire

June 27, 2025 at 8:27 p.m.

A fourth person has died after a suspicious fire erupted at an apartment building in the Austin neighborhood Thursday morning, the Chicago Fire Department announced Friday.

Police officers investigate the scene of an extra-alarm fire on June 26, 2025, in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Four people were killed, including a 5-year-old. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

3 dead in Austin apartment building fire; ATF investigating as possible arson

June 26, 2025 at 7:23 p.m.

Two juveniles and one adult were pronounced dead after an extra alarm fire broke out at an apartment building in the Austin neighborhood.

Lewis Moore, 9, left, jumps off the pier at Montrose Beach, alongside his sister, Cora Moore, 7, on June 21, 2025, in Chicago, which is under an extreme heat warning this weekend. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Chicago weather: ‘Dangerous’ heat and humidity to continue through Monday

June 23, 2025 at 7:16 p.m.

The low temperature Saturday night was a stifling 78 degrees, breaking the June 21 record for minimum temperature.

Boy, 11, shot in North Lawndale park, police say

June 21, 2025 at 8:36 p.m.

An 11-year-old boy was shot and injured at a North Lawndale park Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.

A pedestrian passes the Gale Street Inn on June 20, 2025, in Chicago. The restaurant recently shut down. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Gale Street Inn, known for ‘the best ribs in the city of Chicago,’ abruptly closes

June 23, 2025 at 8:56 a.m.

Gale Street Inn, a Jefferson Park neighborhood staple in operation since 1963, announced that it is permanently closed. The restaurant is widely known for its signature baby back ribs.

Highland Park police fatally shoot man who ‘charged’ them with a knife

June 20, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.

Police officers in the north suburbs shot and killed a 59-year-old man who charged them with a knife Friday morning, according to the city of Highland Park and Lake County...

People carry a Juneteenth flag as they march during a Juneteenth reenactment celebration in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 2021. (Mark Felix/Getty-AFP)

The Illinois town of Plano made history in its celebration of Juneteenth, but now the party’s getting moved to Yorkville

June 19, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.

Due to dwindling attendance and derogatory comments on social media, organizers decided to move the Thursday event to a church in Yorkville.

A family photo of Salsabeel ElHelou and her three children. From left: Ayham Almathloum, Salsabeel ElHelou, Almotasem Biallah Almathloum and Banan Almathloum. (ElHelou family)

‘Constant fear’: Illinois mom of 3 pleads with US government to help her evacuate Gaza

June 16, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

A group of Palestinian Americans sued the U.S. government last year, alleging the State Department failed to help them or their family members evacuate Gaza.

Pope Leo XIV gives a message to Rate Field during a citywide gathering and Mass at the ballpark in Chicago on June 14, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Pope Leo XIV encourages peace and harmony at Chicago’s Rate Field celebration

June 14, 2025 at 9:37 p.m.

Pope Leo XIV shared a message of unity and hope to the thousands of faithful at a celebration of his election Saturday afternoon at Rate Field in Bridgeport.

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