Trump: Tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’
President Donald Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, as well as lumber and copper.
President Donald Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, as well as lumber and copper.
Indiana reports first measles case of 2025
Indiana health officials have confirmed the state?s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated child in Allen County.
Indiana health officials have confirmed the state?s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated child in Allen County.
Spring allergy season returns with a vengeance
Dr. Rachna Shah, an allergist with Loyola Medicine, talks us through this allergy season and how you can best protect yourself from the impact of those pesky irritants.
Dr. Rachna Shah, an allergist with Loyola Medicine, talks us through this allergy season and how you can best protect yourself from the impact of those pesky irritants.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Better your brain at the Healthy Aging Resource Fair
We're all focused on getting our bodies ready for summer but have you considered brain and body fitness?
We're all focused on getting our bodies ready for summer but have you considered brain and body fitness?
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer and preserves fertility with innovative surgery
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer, preserves fertility
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Chicago area man detained by ICE to be released to donate kidney to brother
The Chicago area man detained by ICE as he was preparing to donate his kidney to his brother will be released to undergo the procedure.
The Chicago area man detained by ICE as he was preparing to donate his kidney to his brother will be released to undergo the procedure.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
Trump admin cuts $125M of COVID-era grants to Chicago public health agency
The Trump administration will rescind $125 million in COVID-era federal grants to Chicago's public health agency, the city announced.
The Trump administration will rescind $125 million in COVID-era federal grants to Chicago's public health agency, the city announced.
Women in medicine: Breaking barriers and saving lives amid growing need for doctors
There is a growing need for more women in the medical field.
There is a growing need for more women in the medical field.
New Illinois legislation aims to make hospital operating rooms safer
State lawmakers are working on legislation to make the operating rooms at hospitals safer.
State lawmakers are working on legislation to make the operating rooms at hospitals safer.
Ease Endometriosis symptoms with these tips
It's National Endometriosis Month and while not every woman experiences it, it's a lot more common than you'd think.
It's National Endometriosis Month and while not every woman experiences it, it's a lot more common than you'd think.
New Illinois law bans retaliation against nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
New Illinois law enhances protections for nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois. State Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) sponsored the bill and joined Good Day Chicago in the studio to talk about what the law will mean for nursing home residents.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois. State Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) sponsored the bill and joined Good Day Chicago in the studio to talk about what the law will mean for nursing home residents.
March Madness doubles as vasectomy season
We've officially reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament but there's a different type of madness seen in doctors offices this time of year.
We've officially reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament but there's a different type of madness seen in doctors offices this time of year.
Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Chicago surgeons perform first-of-its-kind split liver transplant in US
In a historic medical breakthrough, Northwestern Medicine surgeons successfully split a deceased donor?s liver to save two patients.
In a historic medical breakthrough, Northwestern Medicine surgeons successfully split a deceased donor?s liver to save two patients.
Lurie Children?s launches disability library to promote inclusion
Lurie Children?s debuted its first-ever disability library at its Lincoln Park outpatient center.
Lurie Children?s debuted its first-ever disability library at its Lincoln Park outpatient center.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.