Illinois becomes first state to screen newborns for rare genetic condition
Illinois has become the first state in the nation to screen newborns for a rare, genetic condition.
Illinois has become the first state in the nation to screen newborns for a rare, genetic condition.
'Pee-wee Herman' star Paul Reubens loses battle to cancer at 70
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died.
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died.
New tech that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients arrives in Chicago
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
Paul Reubens: Pee-Wee Herman actor dies at 70
The iconic actor died after a private battle with cancer.
The iconic actor died after a private battle with cancer.
New tech that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients arrives in Chicago
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
A.I. brain implant helps paralyzed man move, feel again
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Chicago health fair offers Medicare assistance, free screenings
Sinai Chicago is hosting a health fair to provide educational sessions about Medicare for seniors in the community. Signing up can be confusing, health coverage experts will be available to answer questions. There will also be free screenings available. The event is on Aug. 8.
Sinai Chicago is hosting a health fair to provide educational sessions about Medicare for seniors in the community. Signing up can be confusing, health coverage experts will be available to answer questions. There will also be free screenings available. The event is on Aug. 8.
Narcan dispensers installed on Chicago sidewalks to combat opioid deaths
Naloxone dispensers are being installed on Chicago sidewalks as part of an effort to reduce overdose deaths from opioids and give people another chance of getting clean.
Naloxone dispensers are being installed on Chicago sidewalks as part of an effort to reduce overdose deaths from opioids and give people another chance of getting clean.
Pritzker bans indoor vape, e-cigarette use in public spaces
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Pritzker bans indoor vape, e-cigarette use in public spaces
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
New Illinois law bars unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation, deceptive practices
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down Thursday on his pledge to make Illinois a safe haven for women seeking an abortion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down Thursday on his pledge to make Illinois a safe haven for women seeking an abortion.
New Illinois law cracks down on 'crisis pregnancy centers'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law barring unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation or deceptive practices that interfere with a woman's right to choose.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law barring unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation or deceptive practices that interfere with a woman's right to choose.
Woman receives uterus transplant, delivers healthy baby: ‘We did it’
In May, Mallory became the first patient to give birth via uterus transplant outside of a clinical trial.
In May, Mallory became the first patient to give birth via uterus transplant outside of a clinical trial.
Study: Heart attack risk can double during heatwaves
A recent study found that nearly 3% of heat attacks may be avoidable by shortening exposure time to extreme heat and poor air quality.
A recent study found that nearly 3% of heat attacks may be avoidable by shortening exposure time to extreme heat and poor air quality.
IDPH issues rabies warning after finding rabid bats in the state
More than two dozen rabid bats have been discovered in the state this year, with cases identified in Cook, Kankakee, and McHenry counties.
More than two dozen rabid bats have been discovered in the state this year, with cases identified in Cook, Kankakee, and McHenry counties.
IDPH issues rabies warning after finding rabid bats in the state
More than two dozen rabid bats have been discovered in the state this year, with cases identified in Cook, Kankakee, and McHenry counties.
More than two dozen rabid bats have been discovered in the state this year, with cases identified in Cook, Kankakee, and McHenry counties.
CDC tracking county's first cluster of Malaria cases
The Center for Disease Control is tracking eight rare cases of locally transmitted Malaria, seven in Florida and one in Texas. The is the first time in many years the the U.S. has had a cluster of cases not linked to international travel.
The Center for Disease Control is tracking eight rare cases of locally transmitted Malaria, seven in Florida and one in Texas. The is the first time in many years the the U.S. has had a cluster of cases not linked to international travel.
Loretto Hospital workers preparing to strike
The union representing the workers delivered their 10-day notice last week and plan to strike on Monday.
The union representing the workers delivered their 10-day notice last week and plan to strike on Monday.