Pritzker updates COVID testing requirements for school, childcare personnel

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker updated COVID-19 testing requirements for school and childcare personnel Thursday, rescinding the requirement that unvaccinated employees test twice-weekly.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. discharged from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was released from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Thursday morning after undergoing extensive physical therapy.

8th annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk returns to Evergreen Park
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The annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk will return this Saturday to Evergreen Park. This year's event will honor 28 local childhood cancer warriors.

Suburban teen receives surprise of a lifetime from Chicago Bears
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Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend ? she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.

State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.

With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Suburban teen receives surprise of a lifetime from Chicago Bears

Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend — she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.

Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp

The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.

New eczema treatment approved for younger patients

"These kids are just miserable. They're itching all the time," said Dr, Paller. "It affects mood, it affects your ability to be awake and function well in school. It also affects your relationships because this is a highly visible skin problem, so everyone can see it right in front of them."

New eczema treatment approved for younger patients
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You would never know by looking at her now, but five-year-old Ariah was often miserable with�a continuous rash on her face and body that left her scratching and itching and not able to sleep.

Illinois Dems vow to stop Republican's nationwide abortion ban

The abortion debate ramped up Tuesday, as Congressional Republicans introduced legislation to ban most abortions nationwide.

Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds

A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.