Trauma, mental health in Illinois youth took center stage at special taskforce meeting
The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for Illinois children.
The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for Illinois children.
First mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois located in Chicago suburb
No human cases of the virus have been reported so far this year.
No human cases of the virus have been reported so far this year.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Processing trauma after the Uvalde school shooting
Dan Kotowski, CEO of Chicago nonprofit Kids Above All, talks about the process of grieving after a devastating event such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Dan Kotowski, CEO of Chicago nonprofit Kids Above All, talks about the process of grieving after a devastating event such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Statistics show guns are leading cause of death of Illinois children
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
Statistics show guns are leading cause of death of Illinois children
The CDC says 1 in 5 children have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
The CDC says 1 in 5 children have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Ponies help melt away stress in Chicago suburbs
A suburban Chicago nonprofit is using its therapy animals in a new way, after seeing the pandemic take a toll on mental health.
A suburban Chicago nonprofit is using its therapy animals in a new way, after seeing the pandemic take a toll on mental health.
New research revealed about 'long-haul' Covid-19
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue ? even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue ? even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
New research revealed about 'long-haul' Covid-19
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue — even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue — even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
New research revealed about 'long Covid'
Researchers are beginning to learn more about 'long-haul' Covid-19 and its lasting impact on people.
Researchers are beginning to learn more about 'long-haul' Covid-19 and its lasting impact on people.
Ponies help melt away stress in Barrington
A suburban Chicago nonprofit is using its therapy animals in a new way, after seeing the pandemic take a toll on mental health.
A suburban Chicago nonprofit is using its therapy animals in a new way, after seeing the pandemic take a toll on mental health.
What you need to know about osteoporosis
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about risk factors of osteoporosis and the importance of screening for the disease.
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about risk factors of osteoporosis and the importance of screening for the disease.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
8 Illinois counties at 'high community level' due to rise in COVID cases, deaths
Illinois public health officials say eight counties are now in the 'high community level' after reporting 40,193 COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths this week. Hospitalizations in the state are also up nearly 20 percent. Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal, Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health, discusses what COVID mitigations, if any, public health officials may look to impose.
Illinois public health officials say eight counties are now in the 'high community level' after reporting 40,193 COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths this week. Hospitalizations in the state are also up nearly 20 percent. Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal, Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health, discusses what COVID mitigations, if any, public health officials may look to impose.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
8 Illinois counties in 'high community level' for COVID-19 as new cases, deaths continue to climb
Illinois health officials reported 40,193 new COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths, over the past week.
Illinois health officials reported 40,193 new COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths, over the past week.