(KTLA) -- A Southern California doctor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding Medicare out of more than $45 million and using the money to fund a luxury lifestyle. Violetta Mailyan, 45, of Glendale, owned and operated Healthy Way Medical Center, a clinic that claimed to provide beauty and cosmetic services, according to [...]

Everyone knows that Halloween is all about candy. In honor of the holiday, WGN's Tim Joyce tried out several tasty selections while blindfolded.

There is no cure for polio. But there is a vaccine, and a few doses can protect you for life.

Halloween is supposed to be filled with treats and plenty of fun, but one wrong move can turn a night of celebrations into a trip to the emergency room. WellNow Urgent Care Medical Director Jenilee Foster joined WGN News on Saturday morning to share tips on how to stay safe and still have fun this [...]

Menopause is a stage in life that impacts millions of women, yet it remains misunderstood by many. Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Sameena Rahman wrote a book addressing these issues and many others. Brown Girls Disease? A Guide to Sexual Health and Empowerment Through a South Asian Lens explores why women are still dismissed when they know [...]

(KRON) -- One person is dead and six others were injured in a shooting Friday night inside the Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California police said. Fairfield police responded to the shooting at approximately 8:30 p.m. and confirmed seven victims suffered gunshot wounds. One victim died from their injuries, while the [...]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) An aging NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower. The U.S. Space Force predicts the Swift Observatory will come crashing down on or around Friday. Most of the 1 -ton telescope is expected to burn up in the atmosphere. [...]

CHICAGO Looking for a spook? A haunted house and Halloween bar in Wrigleyville could offer the perfect scare. Nightmare on Clark is a walk-through haunted house and Halloween bar situated on the rooftop of Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville. Shannon Halligan offered a look at some of the fun that can be had.

Chicago Blackhawks (4-9, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (9-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 12 p.m. CDT BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Chicago Blackhawks trying to extend a four-game home winning streak. Boston has a 5-1-0 record at home and a 9-4-1 record overall. The Bruins have gone 1-1-1 in [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) WGNs Plant Daddy Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips. This week, he is joined by Ray Jorgense from the Cactus & Succulent Society of Chicago to discuss succulent care. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips to tjoyce@wgntv.com.

Imagine you get hit by a car. An ambulance brings you to the nearest hospital. Your private health insurance covers emergency care, but the hospital isnt in your plans network.

A shooting in California at a Spirit Halloween on the eve of the holiday has left one person dead and six injured, police said. Gunfire rang out inside the store, which sells Halloween costumes and decor, at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield late Friday, the Fairfield Police Department said in a statement posted to [...]

CHICAGO A person is dead, and another is in custody after an argument led to a shooting inside a home on the city's Northwest Side overnight. Chicago police said the deadly shooting unfolded around 11:30 p.m. Friday inside a residence located in the 4800 block of North Kilpatrick Avenue in Albany Park. According to [...]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) pushed to isolate some Alaska ballots as part of a probe into whether the presence of two candidates with the same name could confuse voters in the state, a Friday court filing shows. The investigation centers around reporting by The New York Times that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltolas campaign [...]

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CHICAGO Authorities say two people, including a 15-year-old boy, are in critical condition on Saturday morning following an overnight shooting on the city's South Side. Chicago police say the shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 500 block of East 50th Place, in Bronzeville. Officers were first called to the scene following a report [...]

People often underestimate some expenses when planning for retirement. In conversations with older adults about their in-retirement finances, theyve repeatedly mentioned the cost of dental care.

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Class 6A first-round playoff matchup between Chicago's No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy Knights and No. 9 Quincy Senior High School Blue Devils combined for 172 points, a new record for the highest scoring game in IHSA state playoff history.

Foster-based rescues and animal shelters across the Chicago area are stepping up to help after 76 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in Lemont.

The exchange, which described the situation as a "security issue," has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while it "conducts security checks, freezes funds, and works with law enforcement." I

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The sheriff's office said he struck and bit K-9 Beny in the neck and ear. Beny is doing OK.

Its been one of the sunniest Octobers on record in Chicago, but that will not be the case on Saturday as extensive cloud coverage will dominate throughout the day.

We're just days away from Election Day and every Chicago voter is being asked to weigh in on taxes, public safety and festival spaces.