Blood donations reach 20-year low causing national shortage, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
CDC warns about surge of flu cases
The CDC is raising some red flags as the flu continues to spread nationwide, but particularly in the Southeast. Georgia is one of the hotspots for the illness.
The CDC is raising some red flags as the flu continues to spread nationwide, but particularly in the Southeast. Georgia is one of the hotspots for the illness.
Naperville teen organizes blood drive to help save lives
A Naperville North High School senior spent Sunday putting on a blood drive in an effort to help save lives.
A Naperville North High School senior spent Sunday putting on a blood drive in an effort to help save lives.
Fitness tips for working out in the New Year
Getting fit is a popular resolution for the New Year, but it can be hard to start. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor Jamie Kirby with KirbyFit Chicago demonstrates some easy ways to start your fitness journey at home.
Getting fit is a popular resolution for the New Year, but it can be hard to start. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor Jamie Kirby with KirbyFit Chicago demonstrates some easy ways to start your fitness journey at home.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
Narcan won't reverse overdose from fake Xanax, doctor says
FOX 32 News at 9 brings you the latest breaking stories from across the Chicagoland area.
FOX 32 News at 9 brings you the latest breaking stories from across the Chicagoland area.
Naperville teen hosting blood drive
A senior with sickle cell disease at Naperville North High is on a mission to help save lives with an upcoming blood drive.
A senior with sickle cell disease at Naperville North High is on a mission to help save lives with an upcoming blood drive.
Fake Xanax pills hospitalize Chicago-area trio
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.
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.