First babies of 2023 born at Chicago-area hospitals
Advocate Health Care welcomed the first babies of 2023.
Advocate Health Care welcomed the first babies of 2023.
Couple awarded first Cook County marriage license of 2023
A drawing was held for more than 75 couples that submitted applications.
A drawing was held for more than 75 couples that submitted applications.
Couple awarded first Cook County marriage license of 2023
A drawing was held for more than 75 couples that submitted applications.
A drawing was held for more than 75 couples that submitted applications.
Oakland dealership gifts minivan to mother of five
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
Families 'shop' for toys and gifts at Marillac St. Vincent's Christmas Store in Garfield Park
Families were invited to "shop" for toys, stocking stuffers, books, games, clothes, stuffed animals for each of their children. The gifts were wrapped and families were given a full bag of food and a turkey.
Families were invited to "shop" for toys, stocking stuffers, books, games, clothes, stuffed animals for each of their children. The gifts were wrapped and families were given a full bag of food and a turkey.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park welcomes 4 sets of twins born hours apart
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Officer, wife struggling with infertility adopts infant dropped off at hospital
Myah was dropped off inside a Safe Haven box at an Indiana hospital. It didn’t take long for her to find a forever home.
Myah was dropped off inside a Safe Haven box at an Indiana hospital. It didn’t take long for her to find a forever home.
Family ambassadors recruiting others to join Head Start
A new program aims to reach more families experiencing homelessness and other struggles, and it stars with helping their kids.
A new program aims to reach more families experiencing homelessness and other struggles, and it stars with helping their kids.
Indiana police officer and wife adopt baby girl left at baby box
"We are so grateful for Myah's birth mom. She made a really courageous decision," said Shelby Faltynski, Myah's adoptive mom.
"We are so grateful for Myah's birth mom. She made a really courageous decision," said Shelby Faltynski, Myah's adoptive mom.
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic light festival to open on November 25
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
Cook County celebrates National Adoption Day
Several Cook County families are a bit bigger after a special adoption ceremony Friday morning.
Several Cook County families are a bit bigger after a special adoption ceremony Friday morning.
Biden family prepares for White House wedding
President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will marry her fianc?, Peter Neal, at the White House.
President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will marry her fianc?, Peter Neal, at the White House.
Chicago area families open their hearts and homes ahead of National Adoption Day
In honor of National Adoption Day, many families are making their adoptions official. There is a great need for more adoptive parents in Illinois. Cook County is trying to make it easier to adopt by lowering the fee.
In honor of National Adoption Day, many families are making their adoptions official. There is a great need for more adoptive parents in Illinois. Cook County is trying to make it easier to adopt by lowering the fee.
82% of millennials worry about financially supporting their aging parents
Richard Barrington, financial analyst for Credit Sesame, dishes out tips for Gen Z and millenials who are worried they won't have what it takes to financially support their aging parents.
Richard Barrington, financial analyst for Credit Sesame, dishes out tips for Gen Z and millenials who are worried they won't have what it takes to financially support their aging parents.
911 dispatcher honored for helping Aurora mom deliver baby at home
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and began making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and began making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Soldier Field raises nearly $550,000
One of the teams was founded by Darby Tingue and Caroline McCarthy, whose mothers Robin Tingue and Lisa McCarthy passed away from breast cancer. They raised nearly $28,000, which was the highest amount raised by a non-corporate team.
One of the teams was founded by Darby Tingue and Caroline McCarthy, whose mothers Robin Tingue and Lisa McCarthy passed away from breast cancer. They raised nearly $28,000, which was the highest amount raised by a non-corporate team.
Fall trout fishing season begins at Cook County Forest Preserves
The Forest Preserves and Illinois Department of Natural Resources stock trout at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Village, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.
The Forest Preserves and Illinois Department of Natural Resources stock trout at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Village, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.
'Family Connects': Chicago program aims to help new moms
Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country ? including in Chicago.
Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country ? including in Chicago.
'Family Connects': Chicago program aims to help new moms
Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country — including in Chicago.
Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country — including in Chicago.