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The next time you receive a medical bill, take a close look at it line by line. A certain type of fee is popping up on more and more bills, and experts say it can range anywhere from a couple bucks to $1,000.

Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service, including one in Illinois, the U.S. retailer said Tuesday.

Cicadas are officially emerging from the ground in several parts of the Chicago area as the start of a historic emergence begins. But where can you expect them most?

First come the cicadas, next comes water park season.

The law firm representing south suburban Dolton in at least 19 lawsuits in Cook County and federal court is planning to withdraw from the cases due to lack of payment.

One of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters will open for business at an iconic Midwestern theme park this weekend.

A few showers overnight

Listen closely, Illinois: The cicadas are here — and they’re about two weeks early.

Five Illinois cities have been named among the top 100 places to live in the U.S. — and several nearby Midwest locations also made the cut.

More than 85,000 pounds of sliced prosciutto ham distributed to multiple states including Illinois have been recalled after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said it did not undergo proper inspection, according to a press release.

“The Daily Show” is bringing host Jon Stewart to Chicago and Milwaukee for the 2024 Democractic and Republican National Conventions, the show announced this week.

Top Chef star and Chicago chef Joe Flamm posted on Instagram heartfelt tribute after a beloved Chicago chef unexpectedly died over the weekend while running a marathon in Nashville.

Are you a federal student loan borrower? You may have a chance to receive a full cancellation of your debt, or a credit towards cancellation through a one-time U.S. Department of Education payment-count adjustment. But not all borrowers are eligible, and a key deadline is fast approaching.