Health
City health inspectors shut down the Aroma on Randolph restaurant after a customer complained about roaches in the cooking area and a lack of soap and hand towels in the bathroom.
9 months ago | Alex Parker
Officials say the Andersonville restaurant failed a health inspection because of rodent droppings. Einstein can't re-open until it schedules and passes another inspection.
9 months ago | Alex Parker
Einstein Brothers in Andersonville and Art Zone Cafe in Ravenswood were cited for having mouse droppings in their kitchens. They cannot reopen until they pass a health inspection.
9 months ago | Alex Parker
The city had planned to close four mental health clinics, including North River. But a citizen's group rallied behind North River, and officials say it may remain open.
10 months ago | Megan Cottrell
The hospital chain denies overcharging uninsured patients for medical services. But it will offer refunds to some past patients and discounts to future ones as a result of the settlement.
10 months ago | Claire Bushey
The Chicago Department of Public Health will close five of its 12 city mental health centers on Feb. 1, and local activists are campaigning to prevent that from happening.
10 months ago | Megan Cottrell
The Chicago Department of Public Health will close five of its 12 city mental health centers on Feb. 1, and local activists are campaigning to prevent that from happening.
10 months ago | Megan Cottrell
The city recently held its first Youth Summit, a daylong gathering for teens living in public housing, on safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases.
10 months ago | Megan Cottrell
Governor Rod Blagojevich signed bill restoring funds cut from city substance abuse treatment centers, but clinics across Chicago aren't quite sure when or how much money they will see.
11 months ago | Megan Cottrell
Gov. Rod Blagojevich has cut $137 million from substance abuse and mental health programs across the state to close a budget shortfall. A Daily News slideshow illustrates the impact at one facility.
12 months ago | Megan Cottrell
Gov. Rod Blagojevich cut millions from the city's substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. Health advocates are urging him to restore funding.
1 year ago | Megan Cottrell
North West residents vote to raise taxes to fund the North River Mental Health Center. The tax increase will raise $500,000 for the project.
1 year ago | Megan Cottrell
North West Side residents are rallying voters to approve a referendum that would raise taxes to fund free mental health services for residents. The measure will appear on the ballots in 103 precincts.
1 year ago | Megan Cottrell
Bronzeville residents find locally-grown produce and natural food products at a community farmer's market that has become a weekly gathering spot.
1 year ago | Dee Johnson
Parents and other adults attend a fund-raiser for Organic School Project, which teaches children to enjoy healthy foods and life style.
1 year ago | Lucy McGilchrist
