Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.
Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty
A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.
Meet Sonny: 2024 Gerber baby is from Phoenix
A new Gerber baby was named, and he's from Phoenix. Meet Sonny – he’s the winner of the Gerber 2024 Photo Search Contest.
Duckworth introduces bill to protect and expand access to IVF treatments
The legislative package aims to establish a nationwide right to IVF and other associated reproductive technologies, while also lowering the costs for millions of families.
Empowering young fathers: The Dovetail Project celebrates spring graduates
On the city's South Side, one nonprofit organization is teaching young men the responsibilities of fatherhood.
New Illinois DCFS director Heidi Mueller faces challenges, opportunities
Heidi Mueller is the 10th DCFS director in ten years, but hopes to have a lasting tenure.
Top trending baby names 2024 influenced by ‘Dune,’ the solar eclipse, Caitlin Clark
March Madness, April's eclipse, pop culture and more big moments are shaping parents' baby name choices in 2024.
Child care costs are now rising at twice the rate of inflation, report finds
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.
Best, most affordable cities to raise family in 2024: Study
The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.
Elgin student uses health struggles to inspire graduates in commencement address
It’s graduation season but for some students, the road to receiving their diploma has been anything but easy. In a FOX 32 Special Report, Sylvia Perez introduces us to one graduate who some simply say is a miracle.
Most popular baby names for 2023 released: Welcome “Mateo"
The new Social Security Administration's top baby names list also includes the hottest new names, with "Izael" and "Chozen" among the biggest movers for boys and "Kaeli" and "Alitzel" jumping up the list for girls.
Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Here’s how much it costs to raise a child in 2024: 'Far more expensive than expected’
A new survey shows that raising kids can be costly – but just how expensive is it? Here’s what you need to know.
Chicago hotel highlights retiring security guard's artistic talent during celebration
A celebration was held Friday at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel marking the retirement of a long-time security guard.