Chicago and suburban hospitals tell parents: Don't bring your child to ER unless they really need it
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Students protest after lacrosse coach is fired, apparently because she is married to a woman
Students at Benet Academy in Lisle said that Amanda Kammes was offered the job and had been filling out paperwork when she listed her wife as an emergency contact. The students described Kammes as well-liked and well-qualified for the job.
Students at Benet Academy in Lisle said that Amanda Kammes was offered the job and had been filling out paperwork when she listed her wife as an emergency contact. The students described Kammes as well-liked and well-qualified for the job.
Tips for protecting your children in lieu of Baby Safety Awareness Month
Nikki Felming from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission dishes out tips for keeping your young children safe.
Nikki Felming from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission dishes out tips for keeping your young children safe.
Expect toy shortages and higher prices this Christmas, experts warn
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
Illinois offering three months of free childcare to some parents
The state of Illinois is also paying $1,000 bonuses to childcare workers, which they will get sometime between October and March.
The state of Illinois is also paying $1,000 bonuses to childcare workers, which they will get sometime between October and March.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Zoe Koz, who was nation’s third smallest baby, now a senior in high school
The nation's third smallest baby ever to survive is now a senior at Plainfield Central High School.
The nation's third smallest baby ever to survive is now a senior at Plainfield Central High School.
Residents excited for first Naperville Labor Day Parade since the pandemic
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, husband welcome 2 children
The first openly gay person to be confirmed by the Senate for a Cabinet position had shared last month that the couple had become parents after seeking to adopt.
The first openly gay person to be confirmed by the Senate for a Cabinet position had shared last month that the couple had become parents after seeking to adopt.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Suburban Chicago woman celebrates 99th birthday with Bulls jersey and parade
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY! Check out Vivian Smith, who uses Facebook to keep in touch with her friends. She credits God for her long life.
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY! Check out Vivian Smith, who uses Facebook to keep in touch with her friends. She credits God for her long life.
Attorney weighs in on case of unvaccinated Chicago woman fighting for child custody rights
Attorney Karen Conti from Conti Law gives her thoughts on the case of the Chicago mother who was briefly stripped of child custody rights due to her unvaccinated status.
Attorney Karen Conti from Conti Law gives her thoughts on the case of the Chicago mother who was briefly stripped of child custody rights due to her unvaccinated status.
Dad still pushing for court to ban unvaccinated mom from seeing their son, judge recuses himself
On Tuesday, the father told FOX 32 Chicago that he still wants Firlit banned from seeing the boy. He cited her unwillingness to get vaccinated, along with her behavior in court, as reasons for his request.
On Tuesday, the father told FOX 32 Chicago that he still wants Firlit banned from seeing the boy. He cited her unwillingness to get vaccinated, along with her behavior in court, as reasons for his request.
Newlyweds who posted invoice for no-shows say some have tried to pay them back
A newlywed couple who went viral for posting an invoice on social media for the guests who didn't show up to their wedding reception said at least two people have tried to pay them back.
A newlywed couple who went viral for posting an invoice on social media for the guests who didn't show up to their wedding reception said at least two people have tried to pay them back.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him
A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.
A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
More women turning to IVF amid trend of becoming single moms by choice
Florence Ann Romano, childcare and village advocate, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the growing IVF trend and why more women are choosing to raise children on their own.
Florence Ann Romano, childcare and village advocate, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the growing IVF trend and why more women are choosing to raise children on their own.
Oklahoma couple welcomes rare identical triplets
T.J. and Stephanie Norman thought they were only having one child until they went in for an eight-week ultrasound. It was then that they knew they needed a bigger stroller.
T.J. and Stephanie Norman thought they were only having one child until they went in for an eight-week ultrasound. It was then that they knew they needed a bigger stroller.