Northwestern Hospital
Coverage of Northwestern Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Boater charged in deadly river crash tested double legal limit for DUI, prosecutors say
Richard Stevenson, 45, faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a deadly boat crash on the Fox River. A 48-year-old woman died, and two others were injured when Stevenson's pontoon struck another vessel at high speed. Stevenson had a blood alcohol level of .200, twice Illinois' legal limit, and has prior DUI and reckless driving charges.
- Man dies after being found shot, cut in South Loop fire
A man died after being found shot in the head and cut on his neck during a fire in the South Loop of Chicago. He was taken to Northwestern Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries and smoke inhalation. A weapon was recovered at the scene, and no one is in custody.
- Bicyclist, 27, fatally shot in Grant Park
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot while riding a bicycle in Grant Park, Chicago. He was pronounced dead at Northwestern Hospital after being wounded in the upper leg. Police are investigating but have made no arrests.
- Two stabbed after woman is sexually assaulted in Loop
A 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Chicago's Loop, leading to a physical altercation where a 36-year-old woman stabbed the alleged assaulter and another man. Both men were hospitalized with lacerations but were reported in 'good condition,' while the 36-year-old woman was also taken to the hospital for observation.
- E-Bikes, Scooters Face New Age And Speed Limits Under Bill Approved By Legislators
Illinois legislators approved Senate Bill 3336 to regulate e-bikes and scooters with age requirements, speed limits, and usage restrictions. The bill, supported by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Rep. Barbara Hernandez, aims to enhance safety by categorizing devices into low and high-speed tiers, with stricter rules for high-speed models including licensing and insurance requirements.