A big insurance change is coming to Illinois. What to know if you use Blue Cross Blue Shield – NBC Chicago
Illinois residents with certain Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans will soon bring about a major change in their coverage as some plans from Advocate’s Health Group become unacceptable. According to the insurance giant, Advocate’s physician partner has not been part of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s HMO Illinois network since July 1, 2025. A spokesman […]
Advocate will soon stop accepting some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Illinois – NBC Chicago
Advocate’s Health Group will immediately suspend acceptance of certain Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans in Illinois. According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advocate Physician Partners are not part of the insurance giant’s HMO Illinois Network since July 1, 2025. An advocate healthcare spokesman confirmed the news to NBC Chicago and said “certain providers will […]
Embattled Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Blames Ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel for Trump’s Rise
Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson, who fought, has condemned Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory over former Obama Associate and former Windy City mayor Rahm Emmanuel, accusing him of committing “terrorism” in Chicago. Johnson, 6.6% He is receiving the worst recognition rating in the country, told reporters Tuesday that he is “incredibly plagued” by Rahm Emmanuel’s […]
Chicago Police Arrest Suspect After Fire Chief Dies In Garage Fire, Neighbors Say It’s Part Of Trend
Chicago police arrested the suspect Wednesday in connection with a garage fire, killing 54-year-old fire chief David Meyer. Neighbors say fires are part of the trend, CBS News It has been reported Wednesday. The Bureau of Alcohol, a Fire Investigation Bureau, supported by cigarettes, firearms and explosives, alleges that the flames began with a trash […]
Chicago fire captain killed after garage inferno, triggering ‘mayday’ alarm
The Chicago fire chief and his father of four died while responding to Garage Inferno on Wednesday morning on the west side of the city, causing a “mayday” alarm. According to Annette Nance Holt, Chicago Fire Department (CFD), David Meyer, 54, leaves behind his parents, wife, three daughters and one son. A garage fire was […]
Man arrested in hate crime attack on Jewish college students in Chicago
The Illinois man was charged with violent hate crime attacks against two Jewish students at DePaul University last year. Adam Elkan, 20, faces four felony charges, including two counts of hate crimes and two counts of aggravated battery. Prosecutors allege that Elkan attacked Max Long and Michael Kaminski while Elkan peacefully defended Israel on the […]
Venezuelan Migrant Arrested for Sixth Time in a Year in Sanctuary Chicago
Authorities arrested immigrants from Venezuela in Chicago, a sanctuary city of Chicago, over 13 months after prosecutors repeatedly dropped charges in previous arrests. Edmonds Perazar Cortez, 25, is again at the Cook County Jail. Prosecutor say He sued the 41-year-old woman and demanded she be given a gun and give her money. According to WFIN […]
Forced grins and old tensions: Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese in Chicago
On Monday, April 14th, the WNBA held its 2025 draft in New York City. TCU guard Haley Van Liss was selected by Chicago Sky for the 11th overall pick in the first round. This means she’ll be reunited with her old LSU teammate Angel Reese. In a post-draft interview, Van Liss was told he was […]
Chicago Mayor Calls Trump Racist, Vows Not to ‘Negotiate with a Terrorist’
Extremely left-wing Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has accused President Trump of being racist and vowed to “negotiate with terrorists” on the president’s immigration policy. At a press conference Tuesday, Johnson Schlily argued that Trump was engaged in “terrorism” against “working people” in his deportation policy. “Your will to break the spirit of those who work […]
Chicago Mayor Calls Trump a ‘Terrorist’ for Withholding Federal Funds!
Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) likened President Trump to terrorists after Trump threatened to cut federal funding to the sanctuary city. “We’re being held hostage, manipulated to submit to his demands, while we’re also trying to utilize our taxes. That’s exactly what terrorists do,” Johnson stated on Tuesday. “Look, he won’t be able to seize […]