Chicago-area hospitals received more A grades than any other metropolitan area in the United States, according to a recent survey conducted by a national monitoring organization. 33 hospitals in Chicago got the highest grades on their report cards as issued …
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They’re called “smart” phones, but it seems as though their owners use them in some pretty dumb ways. By now, there is little doubt that distracted driving is dangerous and increases the danger of getting into a car accident. While a …
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According to conservation officers at the Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area near the Chicago metropolitan area, a hunter sustained an eye injury from a single shotgun pellet when his hunting partner discharged his weapon in the victim’s direction. The …
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Earlier this week, we began a discussion about the NTSB’s recommendation that the NHTSA mandate the installation of the most up-to-date collision avoidance technologies in all new vehicle models. The board predicts that this action could cut the rate of …
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