Bystander CPR saves 70-year-old man's life in Highland Park: 'I'm a lucky guy'

Thursday kicked off not only the start of February, but also the start of American Heart Month. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez shares the heartfelt story of just how lucky one man is to be alive today.

Bystander CPR saves 70-year-old man's life in Highland Park
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Thursday kicks off not only the start of February but also the start of American Heart Month. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez shares the heartfelt story of just how lucky one man is to be alive today.

New technology aims to improve ambulance response times in south suburbs

In a bid to enhance ambulance response times and save lives, a $600,000 state grant is financing the implementation of a system known as "Central Square Unify."

New tech aims to improve ambulance response times
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In a bid to enhance ambulance response times and save lives, a $600,000 state grant is financing the implementation of a system known as "Central Square Unify."

Overdoses increase among those who use weight-loss injectables
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If you take a daily medication, you know mix-ups can happen. You might miss a pill here and there or simply forget. Well, people who are using weight loss injectables are apparently getting confused, too.

New study to examine lung cancer in Chicago-area millennials
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There's a need for volunteers around Chicago for a first-ever study on millennial lung health. Dr. Mercedes Carnethon with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the new study.

Humor strategist gives advice on how to rewire your brain
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Life can be overwhelming. That's why a humor strategist is providing you with tips on how you can stress less and laugh more.

Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON

Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.

Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
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Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.

Father gives the gift of sight: 'It's a miracle'
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One woman is reading and seeing her family for the first time in years after her father donated the gift of sight. Crystal Jones says her dad is dancing in heaven so excited that he was able to give his stem cells to help her.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

'Pink in the Rink' fundraiser aims to support American Cancer Society
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The Chicago Mission Girls AAA Hockey Club hosted its 16th annual "Pink in the Rink" fundraiser. The proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC

Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.

Lead found in drinking water of some homes, buildings in Elgin

Residents are urged to take precautions after test findings show that some homes and buildings have lead in the drinking water, according to city officials.