A study conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago has revealed that people who are physically stronger stand a better chance of avoiding Alzheimer's disease than those who are physically weak.

Riding a wave of flood water, Asian carp are poised to make their final thrust past all barriers to reach Lake Michigan. Will government react in time to prevent this environmental disaster?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 to provide equal rights and accessibility to American citizens with disabilities. But 19 years later, how much progress has been made?

Fedor Emelianenko stopped undefeated Brett Rogers in the second round via TKO at 1: 48, handing him the first loss of his career in Chicago.

Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis is worried that a surge of police retirements in 2010 could possibly lead to a manpower shortage, ultimately leading to more crime in the city.

Two Chicago men have been arrested in connection with an alleged terrorist plot that included attacking the Danish newspaper known for publishing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

Scientists have discovered a link between eating chocolate and pain relief. Prior studies have shown that eating sweet things will dull the effects of pain but this study by the University of Chicago shows water can have the same effect.

CBS2 News in Chicago reports that 115 of 800 female students at Paul Robeson High School in Chicago are expectant moms-to-be.

When Terrell Owens signed with the Buffalo Bills this off-season, there were plenty of eyebrows being raised. Buffalo seemed like an odd fit for a receiver who has had a hard time living peaceably with some of the better quarterbacks in the NFL.

Just days after the announcement that Rio de Janeiro would be hosting the 2016 Olympics, NBC's Saturday Night Live took an opportunity to review President Obama's accomplishments in its opening skit.

Senior White House advisor David Axelrod blames internal politics within the International Olympic Committee for Chicago's loss to host the 2016 summer olympics.

The people of Chicago are pretty used to being second or third or whatever place they may be ranked. Chicago sent their famous residents to make a pitch for the Olympics, but fell short of getting enough votes.

Chicago, despite the support from Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey, has been eliminated from the 2016 Olympics hosting bid.

Should President Obama have focused on more important issues than winning the 2016 Olympics for Chicago? The city lost the bid today, and less than half of the city's residents supported the games being held in Chicago.

As U.S. President Barack Obama shuttles back and forth to promote the prospect of hosting the 2016 Olympics in Chicago, Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara said that global warming could make the 2016 games our last.

A study of breast cancer conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago has found that social isolation may result in an increase in the growth of tumors.

The beating death of honor student Derrion Albert in Chicago has been making headlines. Yet Albert's violent death is only the most recent in a wave of teen gang violence in Chicago that has claimed thirty-seven lives in the past school year alone.

It has been confirmed by the White House that U.S. President Obama will be present in the Danish capital Copenhagen later this week to support Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

A Chicago university scientist has died, possibly due to exposure to bacteria related to the bubonic plague. Health officials say there are no signs of other infections.

After one game into the NFL season, Chicago Bears veteran Linebacker Brian Urlacher will be out for the entire 2009 season and will undergo wrist surgery.