Online vaping companies settle Chicago lawsuit by paying nearly $600,000 in fines
The city noted in its lawsuit that several vaping products had child-oriented names like “Cotton Candy, Froot Loops and Twinkies.”
The city noted in its lawsuit that several vaping products had child-oriented names like “Cotton Candy, Froot Loops and Twinkies.”
Comedian Jim Breuer cancels shows at venues requiring vaccinations, calls policies 'segregation'
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.
Drug use, mental health issues among chief concerns for youth during pandemic
Dr. Matthew M. Davis, chief of the deparment of medicine at Lurie Children's Hospital, details some of the struggles of youth during the pandemic.
Dr. Matthew M. Davis, chief of the deparment of medicine at Lurie Children's Hospital, details some of the struggles of youth during the pandemic.
QAnon supporter Veronica Wolski dies after failed attempts to be treated with unapproved COVID-19 drug
A Jefferson Park woman who wanted a Chicago hospital to treat her with Ivermectin after being diagnosed with COVID-19 has died.
A Jefferson Park woman who wanted a Chicago hospital to treat her with Ivermectin after being diagnosed with COVID-19 has died.
Veronica Wolski, woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Dr. Oz: Who should get COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when?
In the last year and a half, what we know about COVID-19 has changed rapidly and man doctors now say the virus is here to stay. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
In the last year and a half, what we know about COVID-19 has changed rapidly and man doctors now say the virus is here to stay. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Parents of a child who died from cancer have found a way to make a difference.
Parents of a child who died from cancer have found a way to make a difference.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Alzheimer’s disease and sleep: Could 7 to 8 hours lower the risk?
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Illinois reports 26,062 new COVID-19 cases, 197 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 26,062 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday, along with 197 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 26,062 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday, along with 197 additional deaths.
Moderna announces single-dose booster for COVID-19 and flu
Are boosters necessary? Experts continue to debate if people should be getting them.
Are boosters necessary? Experts continue to debate if people should be getting them.
Several Chicago alderman call on the city to mandate proof of vaccination for indoor settings
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Orland Park votes to oppose Pritzker's mask, vaccine mandates
One Orland Park trustee called the mask mandate an "act of tyranny," and many others said they do not understand why vaccinated people should have to wear masks.
One Orland Park trustee called the mask mandate an "act of tyranny," and many others said they do not understand why vaccinated people should have to wear masks.