2 Chicago suburbs warn about elevated lead levels in drinking water
Two suburban communities are taking action after detecting elevated lead levels in their water systems.
Two suburban communities are taking action after detecting elevated lead levels in their water systems.
Elevated lead levels detected in suburban homes' drinking water
Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.
Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.
What to know as wildfire smoke triggers Chicago air quality alert
As smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Illinois, Dr. Brady Scott from Rush University explains how it affects your lungs and what you can do to stay safe.
As smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Illinois, Dr. Brady Scott from Rush University explains how it affects your lungs and what you can do to stay safe.
Artificial dyes in ice cream set to disappear by 2028
Major ice cream brands are pledging to phase out artificial food coloring from their products by 2028.
Major ice cream brands are pledging to phase out artificial food coloring from their products by 2028.
Elgin finds elevated lead levels in water
Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.
Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago suburbs find elevated lead levels in water, step up testing, safety measures
Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.
Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.
Paris on Politics: New concerns over lead exposure for Illinois kids
A majority of Illinois children live in zip codes with an elevated risk of lead poisoning. Public health officials are sounding the alarm to get more kids tested. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
A majority of Illinois children live in zip codes with an elevated risk of lead poisoning. Public health officials are sounding the alarm to get more kids tested. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
New study finds depression and diet may go hand-in-hand
Research suggests poor eating habits may increase the risk of depression in certain individuals.
Research suggests poor eating habits may increase the risk of depression in certain individuals.
Chick-fil-A might not be as healthy as you think, says new ranking | ChicagoNOW
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast food chains in America, known for its friendly service, waffle fries, and signature chicken sandwiches. But a new ranking from WorldAtlas puts it on the list of the least healthy fast food spots in the country. Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk discusses what's worth ordering and what to skip if you're trying to make smarter choices.
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast food chains in America, known for its friendly service, waffle fries, and signature chicken sandwiches. But a new ranking from WorldAtlas puts it on the list of the least healthy fast food spots in the country. Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk discusses what's worth ordering and what to skip if you're trying to make smarter choices.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
Illinois measles outbreak officially over
Illinois health officials on Friday announced the state's measles outbreak has concluded.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced the state's measles outbreak has concluded.
This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Family Guy's Bobby Kesselman leads heartfelt mission in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
You've heard his voice on Family Guy, now he's using it to help kids in hospitals. Voice actor Bobby Kesselman leads the Hope Always Foundation, uplifting young patients through custom Warrior tablets. He discusses his journey from Hollywood studios to hospital rooms and the inspiration behind it all.
You've heard his voice on Family Guy, now he's using it to help kids in hospitals. Voice actor Bobby Kesselman leads the Hope Always Foundation, uplifting young patients through custom Warrior tablets. He discusses his journey from Hollywood studios to hospital rooms and the inspiration behind it all.