Illinois woman with terminal illness fights for legal right to die
A controversial bill in the Illinois legislature would legalize giving terminally ill patients the right to die on their own terms.
A controversial bill in the Illinois legislature would legalize giving terminally ill patients the right to die on their own terms.
Generic drug shows promise as new autism treatment, parents say
There's a possible new treatment for autism. Parents say their children have become more verbal and responsive after taking an inexpensive generic drug.
There's a possible new treatment for autism. Parents say their children have become more verbal and responsive after taking an inexpensive generic drug.
Illinois Attorney General stresses importance of prostate cancer screenings
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul shares about his experience battling cancer and the importance of prevention during National Men's Health Month.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul shares about his experience battling cancer and the importance of prevention during National Men's Health Month.
'Let's Grow Together' celebrates holistic wellness in Maywood
Want a great way to feel some zen and chill out for a great cause? The Let's Grow Together fest is being held in Maywood at Proviso East High School on Saturday.
Want a great way to feel some zen and chill out for a great cause? The Let's Grow Together fest is being held in Maywood at Proviso East High School on Saturday.
CDC links salmonella outbreak to 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
What makes you a prime mosquito target?
As it gets hotter outside, swarms of mosquitos are putting a damper on your fun in the sun.
As it gets hotter outside, swarms of mosquitos are putting a damper on your fun in the sun.
Can foods protect you from the sun? What experts say about edible sunscreen
As edible sunscreens gain popularity this summer, dermatologists say they’re safe — but no replacement for topical sunscreen when it comes to UV protection.
As edible sunscreens gain popularity this summer, dermatologists say they’re safe — but no replacement for topical sunscreen when it comes to UV protection.
68-acre horse farm in Will County converted into recovery site for men
What was once a premier harness racing training facility in the south suburbs is now getting a new lease on life — in a completely different line of work.
What was once a premier harness racing training facility in the south suburbs is now getting a new lease on life — in a completely different line of work.
Chicago-area horse farm converted into recovery site for men
What was once a premier harness racing training facility in the south suburbs is now getting a new lease on life ? in a completely different line of work.
What was once a premier harness racing training facility in the south suburbs is now getting a new lease on life ? in a completely different line of work.
Pets can ease isolation and boost well-being in aging adults, experts say
Growing older can come with challenges ? including increased loneliness. But experts say pets can make a big difference. From offering emotional support to encouraging physical activity, furry companions are proving to be powerful allies for seniors. Chanley Painter has the story.
Growing older can come with challenges ? including increased loneliness. But experts say pets can make a big difference. From offering emotional support to encouraging physical activity, furry companions are proving to be powerful allies for seniors. Chanley Painter has the story.
Highland Park student turns cardiac scare into mission to help others
After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Highland Park middle schooler Lana Berk made it her mission to help others by raising money for Project ADAM, a program started by Lurie Children?s Hospital to prevent cardiac events in kids and teens. She joins us alongside Dr. Stu Berger and Ted McCarten to share her story and how others can get involved.
After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Highland Park middle schooler Lana Berk made it her mission to help others by raising money for Project ADAM, a program started by Lurie Children?s Hospital to prevent cardiac events in kids and teens. She joins us alongside Dr. Stu Berger and Ted McCarten to share her story and how others can get involved.
Cook County erases $665M in medical debt for over half a million residents
Getting sick is hard enough — but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful. Which is why years ago, Cook County created a program to help people tackle medical debt.
Getting sick is hard enough — but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful. Which is why years ago, Cook County created a program to help people tackle medical debt.
Cook County erases $665M in medical debt for over half a million residents
Getting sick is hard enough ? but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful. Which is why years ago, Cook County created a program to help people tackle medical debt.
Getting sick is hard enough ? but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful. Which is why years ago, Cook County created a program to help people tackle medical debt.
Here's what makes you a prime target for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes may target people based on heat, scent and even genetics. Here’s what experts are saying.
Mosquitoes may target people based on heat, scent and even genetics. Here’s what experts are saying.
Chicago voices featured in bombshell political book about President Biden
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book "Original Sin" outlines concerns about former President Joe Biden’s condition. They sat down with FOX 32's Paris Schutz.
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book "Original Sin" outlines concerns about former President Joe Biden’s condition. They sat down with FOX 32's Paris Schutz.
Cook County eliminates $664 million in medical debt
A major milestone just reached in the fight against soaring medical debt. Cook County officials say more than a half of billion dollars has been erased.
A major milestone just reached in the fight against soaring medical debt. Cook County officials say more than a half of billion dollars has been erased.
Chicago Police Department pauses external mental health roll calls
A retired Chicago police officer is raising concerns as CPD is pausing external officer wellness resources. This involves mainly mental health assistance.
A retired Chicago police officer is raising concerns as CPD is pausing external officer wellness resources. This involves mainly mental health assistance.
Alzheimer?s affects 1 in 9 seniors ? here are the early signs to watch for
Like cancer, Alzheimer's is a disease that affects many people. About one in nine people, 65 and older, has it, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Here's how to recognize some of the signs.
Like cancer, Alzheimer's is a disease that affects many people. About one in nine people, 65 and older, has it, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Here's how to recognize some of the signs.
Air quality alerts posted for Chicago, other big cities as Canadian wildfire smoke invades US
Chicago’s air took a hit overnight as smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires drifted into the city, pushing the air quality into unhealthy territory.
Chicago’s air took a hit overnight as smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires drifted into the city, pushing the air quality into unhealthy territory.
How microplastics are impacting women's health
The air we breathe, water we drink and sunscreen we are putting on our skin can all be contaminated with chemicals associated with microplastics.
The air we breathe, water we drink and sunscreen we are putting on our skin can all be contaminated with chemicals associated with microplastics.