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Dr. Stephen Chang, a gastroenterologist, shares food safety practices during the cyclospora outbreak, emphasizing thorough washing of produce, avoiding suspected sources like lettuce, and cooking vegetables to reduce risk. He advises against avoiding fruits and vegetables entirely.

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times in the body on the Near North Side of Chicago around 2:10 a.m. Tuesday. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and area detectives are investigating the incident.

Two Chicago police officers were shot during a traffic stop confrontation with Malik Wrightsell, who was charged with multiple offenses. The incident occurred as 11 shootings across Chicago left three dead and 16 injured over the holiday weekend, marking a decline compared to 2025's figures.

Two people were killed and seven injured, including two police officers, during Chicago shootings over the Fourth of July weekend. A suspect shot two officers during a traffic stop in South Shore, and other incidents included a self-inflicted fatal shooting in Portage Park and multiple injuries from separate shootings.

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot and a 65-year-old man was wounded in a predawn attack on North State Street in River North. Both were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where the 30-year-old was pronounced dead. Chicago police are investigating the incident.

A 32-year-old man was critically injured after being shot during a robbery in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on North LaSalle Street when a white SUV pulled up, and one of the occupants demanded property before opening fire. The man was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and no arrests have been reported.

A 26-year-old woman was killed and three others injured in a head-on car crash between a white sedan and a silver sedan in Jackson Park. The driver of the silver sedan was in serious condition, while two occupants of the white sedan were hospitalized in critical and fair conditions. Police did not identify the driver of the white sedan.

Ald. Timmy Knudsen is considering new restrictions on late-night bars near Lincoln and Belden avenues in Chicago after a shooting injured a woman. Residents and business owners have long complained about noise, littering, and safety issues in the area. Knudsen's office is coordinating with city departments to impose stricter regulations on businesses, including limiting late-night licenses and increasing parking enforcement.

A federal transparency law aimed at simplifying hospital billing has failed, with patients receiving vastly different prices for the same procedures based on insurance. A Sun-Times investigation found Chicago-area hospitals charge inconsistent rates for tests like echocardiograms and MRIs, with uninsured patients sometimes paying less than those with insurance. Data analysis revealed opaque pricing driven by secret hospital-insurer negotiations.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting a 27-year-old cyclist in Grant Park, Chicago. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. on East Jackson Drive, and the victim died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) called for stricter nightlife rules in Lincoln Park after a woman was shot Sunday near West Belden Avenue following a bar fight. The 39-year-old woman was critically injured and hospitalized, prompting Knudsen to push for reevaluating the area's regulations due to ongoing complaints about noise, cleanliness, and safety.

Fifteen people were shot overnight in Chicago, including seven teenagers and children. An 18-year-old man died from a gunshot wound in Grand Crossing, while others were injured across multiple neighborhoods. No arrests have been made.

Matthew McCullough, 32, from Rogers Park, was found unresponsive in Lake Michigan near Belmont Harbor and pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. An autopsy is scheduled to investigate his death, with police conducting a death investigation.