CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health
On Thursday, an Illinois Senate committee heard from people on the front lines of a mental health crisis for kids.
On Thursday, an Illinois Senate committee heard from people on the front lines of a mental health crisis for kids.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
Monkeypox moves into Lake County: First probable case reported
The first probable case of monkeypox has been announced in Lake County. Illinois has one of the highest monkeypox infection rates in the country, with close to 50 cases already confirmed.
The first probable case of monkeypox has been announced in Lake County. Illinois has one of the highest monkeypox infection rates in the country, with close to 50 cases already confirmed.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Lake County
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Tanning beds see resurgence despite danger and risks involved
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Chicago's top doctor encourages families to get kids vaccinated
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Cook County jury awards mother $20 million in birth injury case against Advocate Christ Hospital
“My son will never live a normal life, and that is heartbreaking for me because, as a mother, you want your child to have the best life possible.”
“My son will never live a normal life, and that is heartbreaking for me because, as a mother, you want your child to have the best life possible.”
Careful of painful 'margarita burns' when making that summer cocktail
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
Chicago Public Schools summer free lunch program starts on Monday
Anyone under 18 can get free food at one of dozens of locations across the city. The young person does not have to be a CPS student to get free food.
Anyone under 18 can get free food at one of dozens of locations across the city. The young person does not have to be a CPS student to get free food.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in suburban Cook County
Most monkeypox infections last two to four weeks and resolve. Some cases, however, can be serious.
Most monkeypox infections last two to four weeks and resolve. Some cases, however, can be serious.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Abortion poll finds majority of Illinois residents are pro-choice, only 14% pro-life
This is where Illinois stands on abortion, according to a new poll.
This is where Illinois stands on abortion, according to a new poll.
Chicago faith leaders react to Roe v. Wade being overturned
Faith leaders in Chicago have mixed reactions to the US Supreme Court?s decision ending the right to an abortion.
Faith leaders in Chicago have mixed reactions to the US Supreme Court?s decision ending the right to an abortion.
State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
'Come to Chicago': Lightfoot tells those worried about getting abortions after Supreme Court ruling
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.