‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
What parents need to know about COVID vaccines for young children
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Pandemic child care benefits expanded and extended for Illinoisans
J.B. Pritzker announced the state will boost spending on child care assistance, extending several grant programs that began during the COVID pandemic and expanding eligibility for assistance for working parents.
Tinley Park family fights to keep pet pigs after village says they have to go
Milton and Pierre are mini pigs who've lived with the Vana family in Tinley Park almost eight years.
Illinois baby dubbed ‘mayor of the NICU’ released from hospital before first birthday
Nearly one year after he was born with a very rare genetic condition, Baby Max was finally discharged from Advocate Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
Chicago's airports installing lactation pods for nursing mothers
New lactation pods are coming to Chicago airports, offering a private oasis for nursing mothers to use at no charge.
O'Hare, Midway installing 11 portable lactation pods
New lactation pods are coming to Chicago airports, offering a private oasis for nursing mothers to use at no charge.
Mom gives birth to identical twins 3 days apart in Texas: 'Very uncommon'
Carmen Martinez of Winters, Texas, gave birth to twin girls, Gabby and Bella, days apart.
Pixar-themed mini golf course opens at Chicago's Navy Pier
A Pixar-themed pop-up miniature golf course is now open and accepting tee times at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rates surge to 70%
Products from Abbott's shuttered facility won't hit shelves until at least mid-July
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Regal to offer $2 movie tickets for children’s movies this summer
Regal will feature kid favorites including “Madagascar,” “Despicable Me” and “The Lego Movie.”
Illinois AG warns of baby formula scams, offers tips to avoid becoming a victim
Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents Friday to be on the lookout for scam artists looking to take advantage of desperate families who are struggling to find baby formula amid a nationwide shortage.
Suburban woman, 84, found safe after being missing since Sunday
An elderly woman has been reunited with her family after being reported missing earlier this week.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant
The White House says it is working with all major formula producers to boost production, including reaching out to their suppliers to encourage them to prioritize production and delivery of formula ingredients.
Britney Spears announces miscarriage: 'We have lost our miracle baby'
Britney Spears announced on her Instagram page that she suffered a miscarriage.
Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.
Joliet nonprofit helps support parents with adopted, fostered children
Jason and Cheryl Bentsen say there is plenty of support around the time of adoption, but afterward the support dwindles and there’s no advice column for parents in need.