Naperville teen hosting blood drive
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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
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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.

Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises
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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.

Bears' CEO Kevin Warren empowers families fighting cancer
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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.

COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise amid new variant
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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
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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.

Covid, flu, RSV warning
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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 hospitals reinstate mask requirements
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Some Chicago area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.