South Shore couple rings in 2025 as Cook County's first newlyweds
A South Shore couple were the first lovebirds to tie the knot in Cook County this year.
A South Shore couple were the first lovebirds to tie the knot in Cook County this year.
Men’s postpartum depression: The hidden struggle impacting families
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Bolingbrook couple marries hours before welcoming daughter
A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.
A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.
Bolingbrook couple marries hours before welcoming daughter
A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.
A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.
TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Instead of Christmas gifts, couple helps their adult children pay for expenses
A couple is sparking debate over gift-giving, saying that for years, they would give their children several gifts, but now that they're adults, they're giving less.
A couple is sparking debate over gift-giving, saying that for years, they would give their children several gifts, but now that they're adults, they're giving less.
Remember to mind your manners this Thanksgiving
Here are some tips on holiday etiquette and manners to keep in mind this season.
Here are some tips on holiday etiquette and manners to keep in mind this season.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
Chicago-area woman celebrates daughter's first birthday after beating cancer
A Chicago-area woman is celebrating a milestone she once feared she might never reach—her daughter’s first birthday.
A Chicago-area woman is celebrating a milestone she once feared she might never reach—her daughter’s first birthday.
Teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class: 'Still in disbelief'
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
Illinois milk bank tripling in size to serve more hospitals and babies
The Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is relocating to a larger facility in Elk Grove Village to keep up with the rising demand for donated human milk.
The Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is relocating to a larger facility in Elk Grove Village to keep up with the rising demand for donated human milk.
Elk Grove Village milk bank tripling in size to serve more hospitals, babies
The Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is relocating to a larger facility in Elk Grove Village to keep up with the rising demand for donated human milk.
The Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is relocating to a larger facility in Elk Grove Village to keep up with the rising demand for donated human milk.
This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Nearly 1 in 10 moms regrets the name they chose for their baby, survey reveals
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
These are the best, worst states to raise a family, study finds
A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.
A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.