CDC issues alert after children contract severe cases of hepatitis
Dr. Estella Alonso from Lurie Children's Hospital talks about a new alert for children suffering from severe hepatitis.
Kids Rank provides community, support for military children
Kelcey Liverpool, founder and executive director of Kids Rank, talks about what they're doing to provide support and connection among military children during April, the Month of the Military Child.
Chicago dad creates Jiobit child tracking device after losing son for 30 minutes at Maggie Daley Park
“I am sure that lots of parents have had this experience, where you're out and about – at a park, Disney World – and you lose track of your little one for just a minute and your heart kind of stops,” Jiobit co-founder John Renaldi said.
15,000 summer jobs for teenagers and young adults available through 'One Summer Chicago' program
Teenagers and young adults looking for 2022 summer jobs in Chicago are being encouraged to sign up for “One Summer Chicago,” which offers over 15,000 job opportunities.
Study finds Tiktok triggers parts of the brain associated with addiction
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Suburban Chicago family donating 325 Easter baskets to kids in hospitals
Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.
Four siblings looking for one family to adopt them together
“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.
Chicago teenagers, young adults can find summer jobs paying $15 an hour through 'One Summer Chicago'
Young people 14 to 24 can work in fields such as tech, healthcare, media and more this summer and make $15/hour.
Online registration for some Chicago Park District spring programs opens on March 14
The Chicago Park District offers free programs like spring break camp at Loyola, Bogan and Abbott Parks, and all-day camps like a nature camp at Northerly Island from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $120.
Pennsylvania couple's newly adopted son stuck in Ukraine after judge issues waiting period for U.S. arrival
The local family adopted their son from Ukraine on Feb. 24, but when a judge issued a 30-day waiting period he became stranded in the war-torn country as Russia invaded.
Chino Valley firefighters welcome 15 new babies born within months of each other
According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads “during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic.”
Florida family's adoption of Ukraine children put on hold, worried for boys' safety
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Chicago couple opens up about daughter being born on 2/22/22
"We can't wait to tell her when she's older, you were on the news the day you were born!"
Chicago couple delivers palindrome baby – born on 2/22/22 at 2:22 p.m. in Oak Lawn
TWO CUTE! A Chicago couple's second child was born on “Twosday” – 2/22/22 – at 2:22 p.m.
Texas couple returns home after adopting boy from Ukraine
A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.
Georgia triplets celebrate 22nd birthday on 2-22-22
There may be three of them, but for this birthday these Duluth triplets are celebrating all things "Twos-day." Jill, Ross, and Jake are turning 22 on 2/22/22.
Runners can do free timed 5k races every weekend at Chicago parks
The free timed 5k and 1-mile runs are co-sponsored by the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) and held at parks across Chicago on Saturdays through November 19.
Pregnancy complications can stem from poor heart health of expectant mothers, study finds
Dr. Sadiya Khan from Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, talks about the importance of women's heart health in regards to pregnancy.
Over $65K raised for 2 Chicago families who lost everything in building fire
The fire, back on Jan. 19 in Old Irving Park, gutted a three-flat building, impacting two families who are all related. They lost everything including two of their beloved pets: Bella the cat and Gigi the dog.