How to protect your lungs during poor air quality
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Chicago family honors daughter who died of cancer by bringing joy to sick children
Five years ago, a Chicago family lost their toddler to a rare form of cancer. They’ve since turned her life into a legacy.
Five years ago, a Chicago family lost their toddler to a rare form of cancer. They’ve since turned her life into a legacy.
Chicago family honors daughter who died of cancer by bringing joy to sick children
Five years ago, the Chicago family lost their toddler to a rare form of cancer. They?ve since turned her life into a legacy.
Five years ago, the Chicago family lost their toddler to a rare form of cancer. They?ve since turned her life into a legacy.
Chicago man has surgery overseas to become taller
People all over the world are enamored by a man who just returned from Turkey where he had surgery to grow from 5-feet-5-inches tall to 6-feet.
People all over the world are enamored by a man who just returned from Turkey where he had surgery to grow from 5-feet-5-inches tall to 6-feet.
Chicago alderman recovering after doctors find cancerous tumor
Vasquez posted to Facebook explaining that he went to his doctor after experiencing severe pain, fearing he may have a hernia. Instead, doctors discovered a cancerous tumor.
Vasquez posted to Facebook explaining that he went to his doctor after experiencing severe pain, fearing he may have a hernia. Instead, doctors discovered a cancerous tumor.
Chicago alderman recovering after doctors find cancerous tumor
Chicago Alderman Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward is recovering from surgery this week.
Chicago Alderman Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward is recovering from surgery this week.
Pharmacist convicted of stealing and selling hundreds of COVID vaccination cards
A pharmacist in Chicago has been found guilty of selling dozens of authentic COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay.
A pharmacist in Chicago has been found guilty of selling dozens of authentic COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Pritzker urged to reverse Medicaid changes that threaten healthcare access for undocumented immigrants
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Chicago native empowers young girls with mental health prioritization tour
A Chicago native has launched a nationwide tour to help young girls learn how to prioritize their mental health.
A Chicago native has launched a nationwide tour to help young girls learn how to prioritize their mental health.
Heightened concerns for mosquito-borne viral diseases this summer
There are growing concerns over mosquito-borne viral diseases this summer.
There are growing concerns over mosquito-borne viral diseases this summer.
Pritzker urged to reverse Medicaid changes that threaten healthcare access for undocumented immigrants
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Outrage and concern mount as Illinois Medicaid changes threaten healthcare access for undocumented residents
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Healthy summer snacking tips
Holistic nutritionist Robin DeCicco dishes out some great ideas for healthy snacks to keep you going this summer.
Holistic nutritionist Robin DeCicco dishes out some great ideas for healthy snacks to keep you going this summer.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
Fitness Friday: Intense work behind the scenes of West Side Story
The timeless Broadway masterpiece West Side Story is taking the stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago in about a week. The performers don't just have to practice their lines, the artists are at the gym everyday preparing for this high energy show.
The timeless Broadway masterpiece West Side Story is taking the stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago in about a week. The performers don't just have to practice their lines, the artists are at the gym everyday preparing for this high energy show.
Advocate Health nurses honored with trip of a lifetime
Three Advocate Health nurses were honored with the trip and game of a lifetime.
Three Advocate Health nurses were honored with the trip and game of a lifetime.
FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.