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.
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.”