At least 14 people died in Cook County this summer from heat. Medical professionals say it’s not the whole picture

At least 14 people have died in Cook County this summer from heat-related causes, with July marking the area’s deadliest ...

Political analyst Charlie Cook calls the midterms a 'disaster' for Republicans

Cook Political Report founder Charlie Cook says research showed Republicans were on track for a solid midterm season until a shift in polling began in late summer.

Martha Stewart’s $3,000 Pants Fall Victim to a Halloween Disaster

Martha Stewart had an unexpected Halloween wardrobe mishap during the Today show’s anniversary special. Craig Melvin, dressed ...

As Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is poised to win her fifth term, she eyes a successor

Toni Preckwinkle, 79, faces only token opposition Nov. 3. Her next term brings federal Medicaid changes expected to cost Cook County Health hundreds of millions, a budget gap and talk of higher taxes ...
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Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in South Kona to help businesses, private nonprofits, residents following May quake

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Hawai‘i County to help businesses, private nonprofit organizations and residents affected by the earthquake ...
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'Save yourself': Japan launches new disaster agency, urges citizens to stockpile food and water for seven days

Japan has urged its citizens to stockpile food and water in preparation for potential natural disasters. The government emphasizes individual preparedness due to possible delays in emergency services.