Chicago recovery center helps combat city's opioid crisis by focusing on employment, family support
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition works to change the stigma around addiction
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
Chicago jury awards $24.1M to family after children suffer lead poisoning in CHA housing
A jury awarded $24,141,000 to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Scattered Site apartment in Rogers Park.
A jury awarded $24,141,000 to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Scattered Site apartment in Rogers Park.
Chicago jury awards $24.1M to family after children suffer lead poisoning in CHA housing
A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority apartment in Rogers Park.
A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority apartment in Rogers Park.
'Wellness on the Water' brings fitness and fun to Navy Pier’s Offshore Rooftop
If your fitness routine needs a shake-up, Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier might have the perfect solution.
If your fitness routine needs a shake-up, Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier might have the perfect solution.
What to know about red food dye and why it was banned
The FDA is banning a common food bye called Red No. 3. A local dietician breaks down why it was banned.
The FDA is banning a common food bye called Red No. 3. A local dietician breaks down why it was banned.
Chicago health officials urging residents to get RSV vaccine
Dr. Alexander Sloboda of the Chicago Department of Public Health provided insights on the RSV vaccine, including who may be eligible to receive it.
Dr. Alexander Sloboda of the Chicago Department of Public Health provided insights on the RSV vaccine, including who may be eligible to receive it.
Months-old flamingo, harbor seal die from bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Months-old flamingo, harbor seal die from bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Why winter is especially dangerous for those with Alzheimer’s
Winter weather can present significant dangers for the more than 266,000 Illinois residents living with Alzheimer’s.
Winter weather can present significant dangers for the more than 266,000 Illinois residents living with Alzheimer’s.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye, citing cancer risk
The FDA has banned Red 3, a dye used in foods like candies and snack cakes, citing cancer risks observed in lab rats.
The FDA has banned Red 3, a dye used in foods like candies and snack cakes, citing cancer risks observed in lab rats.
Chicago doctor has tips on how to brave extremely cold weather
Temperatures have been in the teens and single digits in Chicago lately, so a doctor has tips on how to protect yourself.
Temperatures have been in the teens and single digits in Chicago lately, so a doctor has tips on how to protect yourself.
Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission while revealing few clues about her yearlong battle.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission while revealing few clues about her yearlong battle.
One cigarette can take 20 minutes off your lifespan, research shows
New research shows one cigarette on average takes roughly 20 minutes off your life expectancy.
New research shows one cigarette on average takes roughly 20 minutes off your life expectancy.
Chicago area 'Mompreneurs' help make Dry January easier with a 'Sober-ish' lifestyle
For those giving Dry January a try, some local "Mompreneurs" are helping make the month a little easier and more accessible.
For those giving Dry January a try, some local "Mompreneurs" are helping make the month a little easier and more accessible.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
Author Tyler Merritt brings humor to life's challenges in new book
Best-selling author Tyler Merritt is blending humor with some deep reflections on life's challenges in a new book, "This Changes Everything."
Best-selling author Tyler Merritt is blending humor with some deep reflections on life's challenges in a new book, "This Changes Everything."
Chicago doctors return from Gaza, call for release of detained healthcare workers
A group of Chicago doctors are back from their trip to the Gaza strip. They're calling for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other healthcare workers detained by Israeli forces.
A group of Chicago doctors are back from their trip to the Gaza strip. They're calling for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other healthcare workers detained by Israeli forces.
Illinois has high levels of flu, COVID-19, RSV, health officials say
More people around Illinois are getting sick with respiratory illness.
More people around Illinois are getting sick with respiratory illness.
Respiratory illnesses surge across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state is experiencing high levels of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 which spiked up from moderate levels last week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state is experiencing high levels of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 which spiked up from moderate levels last week.