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Chicago fire officials unveil new ‘AutoPulse’ technology The Chicago Fire Department has unveiled a new potentially life-saving piece of equipment. CHICAGO – The Chicago Fire Department has unveiled a new potentially lifesaving piece of equipment. On Tuesday, firefighters showed off the “AutoPulse” at Burnham Harbor. The device fits to the patient’s chest and performs CPR, …

Elk Grove Village mayor wants town to have its own health department The mayor of Elk Grove Village wants to break away from the state when it comes to the health of his residents. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Bucking state-mandated mask requirements, the mayor of Elk Grove Village wants to take his community’s health …

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for portions of Illinois and Indiana as heavy snow and frigid wind chills are expected through Tuesday morning. The warning will go into effect at 6 p.m. Sunday in Kankakee and eastern Will Counties in Illinois, along with Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper counties in …

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula says many more Americans are going to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus as testing in the U.S. ramps up and the disease’s true spread is revealed, but the rising numbers shouldn’t worry the majority of people. “We’re really talking about those over 60, 70, 80 at risk,” …

With two deaths confirmed in the U.S. and scientists warning the new coronavirus could already have spread much more widely than believed in one state, the disease that emerged in central China was taking a mounting toll on American nerves by Monday morning. Stores in regions with COVID-19 clusters were selling out of basic goods …

CHICAGO (CBS) — An patient in the Chicago area has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health. The tests resulted in “presumptive” positives and will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RELATED: ‘No Reason To Panic’ …