Illinois patient dies of respiratory illness after vaping; may be first in US

Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and young adults.

Illinois patient’s death may be first in U.S. tied to vaping

CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and young adults.

Rare 1894 dime sells for $1.32M at auction

An incredibly rare dime once owned by late Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss sold for $1.32 million in a Chicago auction.

New Illinois law requires insurance companies to pay for EpiPens for kids

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Tuesday requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPen injectors for children with severe allergies.

4 teens charged with beating girl with special needs in viral video

Three teenage girls have been charged in connection with the beating of a disabled girl recorded in a video that went viral on social media earlier this week.