Wrongful death suit: Estate alleges sexual abuse by therapist
A therapist, who used to work in Chicago, is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis has the latest on the troubling allegations.
Wrongful death lawsuit: Estate alleges therapist sexually abused teen patient, led to suicide
A former Chicago therapist is named in a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown.
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana
Federal officials just moved marijuana from a schedule one drug to a schedule three drug. Today, one of the biggest leaders in the industry is talking about what this change means for the future. Leslie Moreno is live in river north with the details.
Wrongful death suit: Estate alleges sexual abuse by therapist
A therapist who used to work in Chicago is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his clients for several years while they were receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis is live with what we're learning.
House passes health care bill without subsidies extension
Congress is likely headed for holiday break without a solution for millions of Americans who will see their health insurance premiums sky-rocket.
House Republicans pass health care package as deadline nears
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Expert discusses addiction, family intervention and warning signs after Reiner tragedy
A family intervention specialist examines why addiction often goes unaddressed, whether loved ones must want help to recover, and how families can respond amid renewed attention following the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife.
Popular sleep positions could damage your nerves, expert says
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Rival high schools unite for brain cancer awareness night in Palatine
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Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
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Lurie Children's Radiothon aims to raise $1 million for families in need
For 13 hours, iHeart Media Chicago and Fox 32 encouraged listeners and viewers to donate to help raise money for families in need.
Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis
A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.
Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Measles cases rise as experts warn low vaccination rates are driving new outbreaks | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. David Winn from Rush University Medical Center explains why measles is resurging, how easily it spreads, and why checking your vaccination status is the most important step in protecting yourself and your family.
Eight energy drinks a day linked to hidden stroke risk | ChicagoLIVE
A healthy, active man suddenly collapses with classic stroke symptoms—and doctors soon discover he’d been consuming triple the recommended daily caffeine. Experts warn that long-term, excessive energy-drink use can drive blood pressure to dangerous levels and lead to permanent brain injury.
New study: Tanning beds cause DNA damage far beyond natural sunlight | ChicagoLIVE
A groundbreaking study shows tanning beds create dangerous DNA mutations deep within skin cells—far exceeding the damage caused by ordinary sunlight. One woman, diagnosed with melanoma after years of tanning in her teens and early 20s, shares her powerful story in hopes of warning others before it’s too late.
Researchers prepare to begin human trials on fentanyl vaccine
A biotech company says its experimental fentanyl vaccine is nearing human testing next year, offering a potential new tool in the fight against opioid addiction.
Lurie Children’s Radiothon tops $925K as mom shares life-saving transplant story
The mother of a patient at Lurie Children’s reflects on their shared kidney-transplant journey while highlighting how the Radiothon’s donations support critical programs and care.
Expert on how you can beat the brain rot of endless short-form videos
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Lurie Radiothon spotlight — 10-year-old leukemia survivor Viviana rings the bell and shares her story | ChicagoLIVE
At the Lurie Children’s Radiothon, ChicagoLIVE checks in with 10-year-old Viviana Gonzalez, who completed more than two years of leukemia treatment and rang the bell this summer. Viviana reflects on her emotional journey, her return to the hospital as a former patient, and her dreams for the future as donations pour in to support families like hers.