Northwestern professor predicts fewer births, more divorces due to coronavirus pandemic
At first, many thought the pandemic would lead to a baby boom. But that may not be the case.
At first, many thought the pandemic would lead to a baby boom. But that may not be the case.
Donors help make sure girl with cerebral palsy can get out of the house more often
A girl in North Chicago will be getting out of the house more, thanks to help from local police and fire departments and other donors.
A girl in North Chicago will be getting out of the house more, thanks to help from local police and fire departments and other donors.
'He was always there with us': Family recreates photo with dog from first grade to graduation
The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.
The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Infertility influencer: My mom is carrying our baby
Brianna Lockwood was on nearly four years of unsuccessful fertility treatments when she knew it was time to explore other options. She needed a carrier and she found one closer than anyone would expect - her own mother!
Brianna Lockwood was on nearly four years of unsuccessful fertility treatments when she knew it was time to explore other options. She needed a carrier and she found one closer than anyone would expect - her own mother!
Bicycle sales in U.S. double as people try to avoid public transit and look for new things to do
Bicycle sales have doubled in the United States since the middle of March, as people look for new ways to keep busy, and ways to avoid public transit.
Bicycle sales have doubled in the United States since the middle of March, as people look for new ways to keep busy, and ways to avoid public transit.
Nursing home workers go home after living with residents, sleeping in hallways for nearly 3 months
In Stone Mountain, Georgia, about 70 nursing home staff members who have been living at the home since March 30 went to their own homes for the first time Saturday.
In Stone Mountain, Georgia, about 70 nursing home staff members who have been living at the home since March 30 went to their own homes for the first time Saturday.
Seattle dads hold mini Pride parade with their kids, neighbors
Two Seattle dads held their own Pride parade in their neighborhood with their two kids since larger Pride events were forced to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Seattle dads held their own Pride parade in their neighborhood with their two kids since larger Pride events were forced to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colleges say more students are looking for schools closer to home after coronavirus outbreak
Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.
Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Pregnancy and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Erie Family Health Centers is one of those wonderful Chicago community organizations that provides services to low-income families. The population is majority Latino, one of the hardest hit during this pandemic with COVID-19. A big challenge is providing healthcare and reassuring those who need it that they can feel comfortable seeking out help.
Erie Family Health Centers is one of those wonderful Chicago community organizations that provides services to low-income families. The population is majority Latino, one of the hardest hit during this pandemic with COVID-19. A big challenge is providing healthcare and reassuring those who need it that they can feel comfortable seeking out help.
‘Be kind to each other’: Gru of ‘Despicable Me’ franchise teams up with WHO for COVID-19 PSA
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet the dinosaur hitching a ride to space with U.S. astronauts
The good news is that you can have one of your own!
The good news is that you can have one of your own!
Husband sets up ‘date nights’ outside hospital window while wife is on bedrest awaiting birth of son
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Divorce attorneys brace for spike after coronavirus quarantine ends
Divorce attorneys are preparing for an uptick in divorces after quarantine restrictions are lifted, as they often do in times of economic stress.
Divorce attorneys are preparing for an uptick in divorces after quarantine restrictions are lifted, as they often do in times of economic stress.
Future of day camps this summer
Day camp can be a lifesaver for busy parents during the summer months but with the coronavirus shutdown, whether or not camp will be in session has been up in the air. JCC Chicago CEO Addie Goodman talks about plans for her camp.
Day camp can be a lifesaver for busy parents during the summer months but with the coronavirus shutdown, whether or not camp will be in session has been up in the air. JCC Chicago CEO Addie Goodman talks about plans for her camp.
Grandma’s reaction to surprise KFC delivery from granddaughter is everything
A grandma's reaction to getting a surprise KFC delivery from her granddaughter is the wholesome content we all needed to see today.
A grandma's reaction to getting a surprise KFC delivery from her granddaughter is the wholesome content we all needed to see today.
Chicagoans try to make Mother's Day special in spite of pandemic
Across the Chicago area, families had to find new ways to honor mom on Mother's Day in spite of the pandemic.
Across the Chicago area, families had to find new ways to honor mom on Mother's Day in spite of the pandemic.
Poll suggests people who quarantine with mom are happier
A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.
A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.
Boy and grandma stay connected amid COVID-19 pandemic with virtual peek-a-boo
A boy and his grandma partake in a game of virtual peek-a-boo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A boy and his grandma partake in a game of virtual peek-a-boo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 150 cars turn out for parade to celebrate little girl’s last cancer treatment
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.