Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care • Head of Chicago’s Insight hospital talks about future of West Suburban amid pushback from doctors, lawmakers
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| | | | | The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit against online retailer Amazon on Monday claiming that it defrauded advertising customers. | | | | | Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical care at three of its Illinois hospitals – saying it will centralize the services at two of its other hospitals and invest in maternal health in the community. | | | | | The town hall took place the same day that a group of West Suburban doctors conducted a voted demonstrating that they have no confidence in Insight’s ability to run West Suburban. | | | | | A former caregiver took and shared photos of nude residents at Encore memory care facility in South Barrington. | | | | | Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure. | | | | | From restaurants to popular retail brands, new businesses have confirmed plans or fall opening dates for Naperville. | | | | | Telling the Bees Fest: a Chicagoland Deathcare Education & Resource Festival is a joint effort of Wally’s Hearth and the Chicago Scots. | | | | | A model train display that fills a Palos Park basement was the subject of a recent McCord Gallery and Cultural Center fundraiser. | | | | | Address: 1616 Forest Place, Evanston Price: $2,875,000 This five-bedroom home has six full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a formal foyer surrounded by leaded glass windows and a bridal staircase. | | | | | A federal judge has ruled that J.M. Smucker can proceed with a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen sandwiches that Smucker claims are too similar to its Uncrustables. | | | |
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