Michele Youngerman

Oct 18, 2024 | ktvz.com | Dave Savini |Michele Youngerman

By Dave Savini, Michele YoungermanClick here for updates on this story    CHICAGO (WBBM) — Sean McDonnell was first given the name John Winters Doe. He was found abandoned outside an Arlington Heights apartment complex on a cold day in 1983. Sean was just hours old when he was left inside a dirty garbage dumpster to die. “I was a mistake that wasn’t supposed to be here,” said Sean.

Oct 17, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Dave Savini |Michele Youngerman

Sean McDonnell was first given the name John Winters Doe. He was found abandoned outside an Arlington Heights apartment complex on a cold day in 1983. Sean was just hours old when he was left inside a dirty garbage dumpster to die. "I was a mistake that wasn't supposed to be here," said Sean. "I was somebody's unwanted, garbage."He survived thanks to Bruce and Terri McDonnell who heard a strange noise coming from the trash. "And I said, sounds like a cat. I'll help it out," said Bruce.

Aug 14, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Dave Savini |Michele Youngerman

CHICAGO (CBS) – In just under a week, the United Center will be packed with delegates for the Democratic National Convention, dignitaries, and possibly the next U.S. president. While there were no known threat days out of the event, preparations continued for any possible situation. CBS News Chicago Investigators took a look at one Chicago hospital, Rush University Medical Center, which has moved some outpatient appointments to virtual ones and they're prepared with specialized medical equipment.

Jul 10, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Dave Savini |Michele Youngerman

Chicago Fire Department trains for Democratic National Convention CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Fire Department officials are meeting with local hospitals to devise a plan to make available the best possible emergency medical services at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.

Jul 2, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Megan Hickey |Michele Youngerman

CHICAGO (CBS) – A former standout college football star with a criminal history was charged with sexually abusing a foster child in the care of a Chicago facility. The center, Aunt Martha's, was already in the middle of an investigation after multiple other workers there were accused of abuse. Trulon Henry, a manager at Aunt Martha's, was arrested and charged last week with sexually abusing a young girl in the care of the facility's integrated care center.