Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises to 'Medium'
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from ?Low" to ?Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from ?Low" to ?Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
Fake Xanax pills hospitalize Chicago-area trio, CDC warns of 'bromazolam' risks
Three young adults from the Chicago area were hospitalized with serious injuries, and one was in a coma after ingesting fake Xanax pills, according to the CDC.
Three young adults from the Chicago area were hospitalized with serious injuries, and one was in a coma after ingesting fake Xanax pills, according to the CDC.
Lurie Children's Hospital receives major support from Bears' President Kevin Warren
A grant was just announced for families who are facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
A grant was just announced for families who are facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
Bears' CEO Kevin Warren empowers families fighting cancer
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren announced Friday that his foundation is giving a million-dollar grant to Lurie Children's Hospital.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren announced Friday that his foundation is giving a million-dollar grant to Lurie Children's Hospital.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
Mask mandates making a comeback at Chicago area hospitals
Some hospitals are now reinstating mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.
Some hospitals are now reinstating mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.
University of Illinois study finds acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to developmental delays
New research shows the only over-the-counter pain reliever prescribed to pregnant women could be harmful to their unborn child.
New research shows the only over-the-counter pain reliever prescribed to pregnant women could be harmful to their unborn child.
Is it safe to consume acetaminophen while pregnant? New research shows it could impact your baby.
Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. But, new research done locally shows it could impact your baby.
Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. But, new research done locally shows it could impact your baby.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise amid new variant
Based on the CDC's latest data released on Dec. 23, just over 29,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 and health experts attribute that increase to a new variant.
Based on the CDC's latest data released on Dec. 23, just over 29,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 and health experts attribute that increase to a new variant.
Chicago musician uses legacy of blues to heal
Local musician Brother Jacob uses what he's learned about the power of blues and is spreading it to young people throughout Chicago. He believed we can use blues music to soothe our inner turmoil.
Local musician Brother Jacob uses what he's learned about the power of blues and is spreading it to young people throughout Chicago. He believed we can use blues music to soothe our inner turmoil.
Fentanyl involved in 90% of Cook County opioid deaths last year: officials
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County last year are expected to match 2022's record, according to health officials.
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County last year are expected to match 2022's record, according to health officials.
Covid, flu, RSV warning
New CDC data shows respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, causing huge spikes in flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
New CDC data shows respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, causing huge spikes in flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Chicago-area hospitals reinstate mask requirements amid rise in illnesses
Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Chicago hospitals reinstate mask requirements
Some Chicago area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Some Chicago area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
North Texas teen fighting for her life after boy throws pan of gas on fire, mother says
17-year-old Madison Lewis is in the hospital after suffering severe burns over 90 percent of her body.
17-year-old Madison Lewis is in the hospital after suffering severe burns over 90 percent of her body.
Harmful Ozempic side effects come into focus
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are pretty popular but they come with a warning from both health experts and patients. One man said he found out the hard way when Ozempic sent him to the hospital.
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are pretty popular but they come with a warning from both health experts and patients. One man said he found out the hard way when Ozempic sent him to the hospital.
'Sleep divorce' offers benefits for couples seeking good night's rest
Maybe splitting up in the bedroom can help save your relationship. Elizabeth Pearson, career wellness coach and author of "Career Confinement," explains why some couples say sleeping apart is keeping them together.
Maybe splitting up in the bedroom can help save your relationship. Elizabeth Pearson, career wellness coach and author of "Career Confinement," explains why some couples say sleeping apart is keeping them together.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Tips for getting healthy in 2024
Healthy living is often on everyone's list of resolutions, but how do you start? Dr. Shikha Jain with University of Illinois Health shares five tips to leading a healthier life in 2024.
Healthy living is often on everyone's list of resolutions, but how do you start? Dr. Shikha Jain with University of Illinois Health shares five tips to leading a healthier life in 2024.