Lurie Children's becomes first Illinois hospital to receive special designation
The National Organization for Rare Disorders named Lurie Children's a Rare Disease Center of Excellence, making it the first hospital in Illinois to receive the designation.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders named Lurie Children's a Rare Disease Center of Excellence, making it the first hospital in Illinois to receive the designation.
Chicago prep school's 'negligent behavior' toward cyberbullying led to student's suicide, parents allege
In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.
In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.
COVID-19 pandemic no longer qualifies as global health emergency, WHO says
The COVID-19 pandemic was downgraded from a global health emergency Friday, according to the World Health Organization. While the emergency phase is over, the pandemic has not ended.
The COVID-19 pandemic was downgraded from a global health emergency Friday, according to the World Health Organization. While the emergency phase is over, the pandemic has not ended.
Chicago student turns his struggles into a fashion solution
Malachi Rucker came up with a hoodie for anyone dealing with autism and a sensory processing disorder. It allows you to discretely self-soothe.
Malachi Rucker came up with a hoodie for anyone dealing with autism and a sensory processing disorder. It allows you to discretely self-soothe.
Chicago boy creates hoodie for autism patients to self-soothe
A south suburban 11-year-old was tired of being bullied so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
A south suburban 11-year-old was tired of being bullied so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
Concerns raised after series of dangerous TikTok challenges
Nicholas P. Cozzi from Rush University Medical Center talks about some of the dangerous TikTok challenges making the rounds on social media and how parents can protect their children.
Nicholas P. Cozzi from Rush University Medical Center talks about some of the dangerous TikTok challenges making the rounds on social media and how parents can protect their children.
Illinois AG deems Danville abortion ordinance illegal, ACLU plans to challenge in court
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Suburban students' essays lead to emotional support dog in police department
For the last five years, students at Vernon Hills schools have written persuasive essays on why the police department should have a K9.
For the last five years, students at Vernon Hills schools have written persuasive essays on why the police department should have a K9.
Illinois residents to begin receiving Medicaid renewal notifications this week
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Pritzker announces 'careful' and 'deliberate' Medicaid renewal process
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour varieties over Salmonella risk
The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.
The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.
'Smiles Against Cancer' brightens the day of young patients with annual toy drop-off
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
Local non-profit donates over 500 toys to cancer patients
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
With canine influenza on the rise, pet owners asked to avoid dog parks
Health officials are telling dog owners to be careful and be aware of the canine flu. Mary McGuire shares details on what officials are recommending to keep your pet safe.
Health officials are telling dog owners to be careful and be aware of the canine flu. Mary McGuire shares details on what officials are recommending to keep your pet safe.
UGA student battling brain tumor has died, family says
The decision to stop treatment was recently announced for the University of Georgia senior who experienced a brain hemorrhage on spring break in Mexico.
The decision to stop treatment was recently announced for the University of Georgia senior who experienced a brain hemorrhage on spring break in Mexico.
Fitness Friday: Chicago hosts Faces of Fitness health and wellness event
Faces of Fitness is Chicago's health and wellness festival. Different workout providers get together to teach classes for yoga, cycling and much more in River North. This year's event is on July 29. Co-founder David Grass shares how the event also benefits the community.
Faces of Fitness is Chicago's health and wellness festival. Different workout providers get together to teach classes for yoga, cycling and much more in River North. This year's event is on July 29. Co-founder David Grass shares how the event also benefits the community.