Mom seeks birthday cards for son with rare skin disorder: 'His life depends on this'
A desperate mother who said her teen son is at wit’s end after a lifetime of dealing with a rare skin condition that leaves him blistered and covered in painful sores is asking his supporters to send him birthday cards in an effort to raise his spirits.
A desperate mother who said her teen son is at wit’s end after a lifetime of dealing with a rare skin condition that leaves him blistered and covered in painful sores is asking his supporters to send him birthday cards in an effort to raise his spirits.
On eve of expected court ruling on Sterigenics, another lawsuit claims company caused cancer
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Parents of hospitalized suburban teen warn of dangers of vaping: 'Our kids are under attack'
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
On eve of expected court ruling on Sterigenics, another lawsuit claims company caused cancer
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Family: Minnesota girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Parents of hospitalized suburban teen warn of dangers of vaping: 'Our kids are under attack'
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
Vaping-related illnesses have community on high alert
Dr. Stephen Amesbury from Advocate Condell Medical Center joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the inherent dangers in vaping.
Dr. Stephen Amesbury from Advocate Condell Medical Center joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the inherent dangers in vaping.
Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
Young suburban man among hundreds with serious lung damage from vaping
The family of a young suburban man who is very ill blames vaping for his current condition.
The family of a young suburban man who is very ill blames vaping for his current condition.
Teen's junk food diet caused him to go blind, study reveals
A teenager reportedly went deaf and blind due to his junk food diet, according to a study released on Monday.
A teenager reportedly went deaf and blind due to his junk food diet, according to a study released on Monday.
Drug mix-up causes babies to grow excess hair
Parents of babies and toddlers in Spain who have developed abnormal body hair plan to sue a pharmaceutical company that put a treatment for hair loss into packages meant for addressing acid reflux and other conditions.
Parents of babies and toddlers in Spain who have developed abnormal body hair plan to sue a pharmaceutical company that put a treatment for hair loss into packages meant for addressing acid reflux and other conditions.
Juul Labs facing scrutiny from federal and state officials
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs is facing a mounting number of state and federal investigations into its marketing and sales practices, as a top Trump administration official pledged Friday to use all of the government's regulatory and enforcement power "to stop the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use."
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs is facing a mounting number of state and federal investigations into its marketing and sales practices, as a top Trump administration official pledged Friday to use all of the government's regulatory and enforcement power "to stop the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use."
Healthy back-to-school lunches with Chef LaForce Baker
Some children are already heading back to the classroom but school starts for Chicago next week. One of the biggest challenges for parents is packing a healthy lunch. Chef LaForce Baker shares his ideas.
Some children are already heading back to the classroom but school starts for Chicago next week. One of the biggest challenges for parents is packing a healthy lunch. Chef LaForce Baker shares his ideas.
Health officials warn Chicagoans about vaping-related illnesses
Local health officials are urging Chicagoans to be extra careful after 16 patients in Wisconsin were hospitalized after they'd recently used vaping devices to consume waxes or oils containing THC, that's psycho-active ingredient found in marijuana.
Local health officials are urging Chicagoans to be extra careful after 16 patients in Wisconsin were hospitalized after they'd recently used vaping devices to consume waxes or oils containing THC, that's psycho-active ingredient found in marijuana.
Illinois patient dies of respiratory illness after vaping; may be first in US
An Illinois resident hospitalized for breathing problems after using an electronic cigarette has died, state health officials said.
An Illinois resident hospitalized for breathing problems after using an electronic cigarette has died, state health officials said.
Study suggests dogs are good for owners' heart health
A study published Friday suggested that having a dog could be good for an owner’s cardiovascular health.
A study published Friday suggested that having a dog could be good for an owner’s cardiovascular health.
Teen's lung failure linked to vaping, he nearly died
A North Texas teenager nearly died of lung failure and doctors are blaming his problem on vaping.
A North Texas teenager nearly died of lung failure and doctors are blaming his problem on vaping.
Dozens of more lawsuits filed against Sterigenics
Nearly three dozen people have sued the operator of a suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant they claim emits fumes that have adversely affected their health, lawyers for the plaintiffs announced Tuesday.
Nearly three dozen people have sued the operator of a suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant they claim emits fumes that have adversely affected their health, lawyers for the plaintiffs announced Tuesday.
Pritzker nixes family planning money after Trump 'gag rule'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will not use federal family planning funds as long as Republican President Donald Trump's administration prohibits women's health clinics from referring patients for abortions.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will not use federal family planning funds as long as Republican President Donald Trump's administration prohibits women's health clinics from referring patients for abortions.