State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
Parents in the Chicago suburbs push for kids to go maskless at school
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Illinois vaccine lottery offers $10M in cash prizes, scholarships to residents who get vaccinated
YOU COULD HIT THE JACKPOT! The promotion offers $7 million in cash prizes to vaccinated adults. The prizes range from $100,000 to $1 million. Additionally, $3 million in scholarship awards will be available for vaccinated youth.
YOU COULD HIT THE JACKPOT! The promotion offers $7 million in cash prizes to vaccinated adults. The prizes range from $100,000 to $1 million. Additionally, $3 million in scholarship awards will be available for vaccinated youth.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
Lightfoot, Arwady declare racism a public health crisis in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Systemic racism a public health crisis in Chicago, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Mobile vaccine bus to administer doses at CTA stations
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
Illinois confirms first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in 2021
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Life changing: Indiana boy has brain surgery to stop epileptic seizures
"It's like a brand new kid just came out," said mother Amanda Morey.
"It's like a brand new kid just came out," said mother Amanda Morey.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
Hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge thrown out
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Illinois reports 268 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 268 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 15 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 268 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 15 additional deaths, on Saturday.