Kids with Down syndrome 10 times more likely to die of COVID, but not high on some vaccine lists
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
Dwayne Johnson shows off ‘exceptional hair skills’ in post with 2-year-old daughter
“I may be bald but I know a thing or two about hair. Mainly because I wish I had it,” The Rock joked in an Instagram post this weekend.
“I may be bald but I know a thing or two about hair. Mainly because I wish I had it,” The Rock joked in an Instagram post this weekend.
Dems looking to introduce bill that would offer families at least $3k per child
The IRS would send $300 monthly checks for families with a child under 6 and $250 payments for children between 6 and 17.
The IRS would send $300 monthly checks for families with a child under 6 and $250 payments for children between 6 and 17.
Former president Jimmy Carter shares New Year's kiss with wife Rosalynn
The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple.
The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple.
PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
8-year-old girl writes letter to Santa for a new home after rental scam splits family up
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
Handling sadness and grief during the holiday season
The holiday season is usually associated with times of joy. But for some, it can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and stress. Karen Allen lost her husband to murder but she decided to turn this tragedy into light.
The holiday season is usually associated with times of joy. But for some, it can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and stress. Karen Allen lost her husband to murder but she decided to turn this tragedy into light.
'Divorce Court' Judge Faith Jenkins shares relationship advice for the pandemic
'Divorce Court' Judge Faith Jenkins has no time for excuses, especially during the pandemic. But the pandemic has taken a toll on many couples. Judge Jenkins shares a few relationship tips for getting through the holidays in these unprecedented times.
'Divorce Court' Judge Faith Jenkins has no time for excuses, especially during the pandemic. But the pandemic has taken a toll on many couples. Judge Jenkins shares a few relationship tips for getting through the holidays in these unprecedented times.
Chicago children's museum letting kids take charge of holiday light show
It's always fun taking the kids to one of the amazing holiday light shows Chicago has to offer but what if your kids could actually take control of the lights? The kids are in charge at Kohl Children's Museum "mesmertastic" holiday activity!
It's always fun taking the kids to one of the amazing holiday light shows Chicago has to offer but what if your kids could actually take control of the lights? The kids are in charge at Kohl Children's Museum "mesmertastic" holiday activity!
Maternal and infant health continues to decline in U.S., report finds
The March of Dimes has come out with its annual report card that shines a light on maternal and infant health, grading all 50 states and Puerto Rico on pre-term birth rates. Stacey Stewart with the March of Dimes discusses a disturbing trend uncovered in the latest report.
The March of Dimes has come out with its annual report card that shines a light on maternal and infant health, grading all 50 states and Puerto Rico on pre-term birth rates. Stacey Stewart with the March of Dimes discusses a disturbing trend uncovered in the latest report.
Fundraiser aims to bring holiday joy to kids with incarcerated parents
There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.
There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.
Toys to avoid this holiday season
Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.
Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.
Michigan couple with 14 sons finally welcome their first daughter
A Michigan couple with 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child.
A Michigan couple with 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child.
Father builds his daughter massive, 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween
Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.
Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.
Parents name their daughter after internet provider for free WiFi
A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.
A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.
Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
Having a baby later in life may increase longevity, study suggests
Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.
Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.