City agencies barred from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Thursday preventing city agencies, including Chicago police, from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Thursday preventing city agencies, including Chicago police, from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
Fentanyl-laced drugs pose danger for Lollapalooza attendees
Dr. Steven Aks, emergency room physician and toxicologist at Cook County Health, talks about the most foolproof ways to stay safe and healthy during the madness that is Lollapalooza.
Dr. Steven Aks, emergency room physician and toxicologist at Cook County Health, talks about the most foolproof ways to stay safe and healthy during the madness that is Lollapalooza.
Duckworth, Salvi debate abortion
Kathy Salvi is a staunchly pro-life activist who says it's the pro-choice Sen. Tammy Duckworth who is an "extremist" on abortion.
Kathy Salvi is a staunchly pro-life activist who says it's the pro-choice Sen. Tammy Duckworth who is an "extremist" on abortion.
How to stay safe and healthy at Lollapalooza
The four-day event in Chicago kicks off Thursday. Here's how to stay safe and healthy.
The four-day event in Chicago kicks off Thursday. Here's how to stay safe and healthy.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
New book 'If Your Mouth Could Talk' lays out importance of dental hygiene
Dr. Kami Hoss, dentist and author, talks about lessons and information gleaned from his new book "If Your Mouth Could Talk."
Dr. Kami Hoss, dentist and author, talks about lessons and information gleaned from his new book "If Your Mouth Could Talk."
Study: Napping could lead to high blood pressure
Napping too much during the day is being linked to a greater risk of developing high blood pressure and stroke.
Napping too much during the day is being linked to a greater risk of developing high blood pressure and stroke.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Monkeypox case reported at Cook County Jail
A case of monkeypox has been identified at the Cook County Jail, authorities announced Tuesday.
A case of monkeypox has been identified at the Cook County Jail, authorities announced Tuesday.
Cook County Jail inmate tests positive for monkeypox
An inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for monkeypox, officials said Tuesday.
An inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for monkeypox, officials said Tuesday.
Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, VP Harris
Confrontations erupted periodically between anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators around the Indiana Statehouse.
Confrontations erupted periodically between anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators around the Indiana Statehouse.
Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, vice president
Thousands of people arguing the abortion issue surrounded the Indiana Statehouse and filled its corridors Monday as state lawmakers began consideration of a Republican proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state and Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the effort during a meeting with Democratic legislators.
Thousands of people arguing the abortion issue surrounded the Indiana Statehouse and filled its corridors Monday as state lawmakers began consideration of a Republican proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state and Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the effort during a meeting with Democratic legislators.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
'High' Covid-19 transmission in Chicago's collar counties
According to the CDC, 58 Illinois counties are now rated at "High" for community level of transmission for COVID-19.
According to the CDC, 58 Illinois counties are now rated at "High" for community level of transmission for COVID-19.
Chicago's top doctor warns of rising monkeypox cases
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Chicago's top doctor warns of increasing monkeypox cases
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Cook County hopes to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
A new report ranks Illinois 10th in the country for medical debt. Now, Cook County is hoping to eliminate some of that debt.
A new report ranks Illinois 10th in the country for medical debt. Now, Cook County is hoping to eliminate some of that debt.