'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.
Kim Foxx won't prosecute Illinois abortion providers should state outlaw procedure, SA says
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
Cook County at 'High Community Level' for COVID-19 as state reports 27,094 new cases since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 27,094 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 82 deaths, since last Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 27,094 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 82 deaths, since last Friday.
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
What is mifepristone? How overturning Roe v. Wade could impact abortion pills
An FDA regulation could still allow women access to abortion pills in states where abortions will no longer be legal.
An FDA regulation could still allow women access to abortion pills in states where abortions will no longer be legal.
Read US Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Roe v. Wade overturned
Read the U.S. Supreme Court's majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the landmark Roe V. Wade case.
Read the U.S. Supreme Court's majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the landmark Roe V. Wade case.
'Climb Out of the Darkness': Chicago walk raises awareness for postpartum depression
The world’s largest event to help new moms and dads with their mental health is happening in Chicago this weekend.
The world’s largest event to help new moms and dads with their mental health is happening in Chicago this weekend.
Climb Out of the Darkness Walk happening this weekend in Chicago
The world?s largest event to help new moms and dads with their mental health is happening in Chicago this weekend.
The world?s largest event to help new moms and dads with their mental health is happening in Chicago this weekend.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
Three things you can do tonight to make tomorrow better
Executive coach Mitchell Creasey dishes out four tips for things you can do now to improve your quality of life in the future.
Executive coach Mitchell Creasey dishes out four tips for things you can do now to improve your quality of life in the future.
Why those multivitamins you're taking aren't doing as much as you think
Dr. Jenny Jia from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine explains why multivitamins and supplements don't do much to reduce mortality.
Dr. Jenny Jia from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine explains why multivitamins and supplements don't do much to reduce mortality.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
What parents need to know about COVID vaccines for young children
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
Therapy dogs cheering up kids at Chicago children's hospital
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
First Covid-19 vaccines for young children administered in Chicago
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Therapy dogs spreading cheer at Chicago children's hospital
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.