Twin brothers from Tinley Park competing together in track at Chicago State University
Mychah and Malachi Spells said the opportunity to attend Chicago State University happened at the last minute and they couldn't pass it up.
After almost 67 years of marriage, husband and wife die within minutes of each in hospice
TRUE LOVE: At 10:15, Esther Ilinsky, 92, died. About 15 minutes later, her beloved husband Bill Ilinsky died. "It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together," their daughter said.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Coronavirus surges through nursing homes in New York, with 450 dead at 15 homes
At least 15 homes each saw at least 30 patients die between November and early February. Seven homes had more than 40 patients die.
Vatican says Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions as God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions.
'I missed you so much': Grandma hugs grandson for the first time after getting COVID-19 vaccine
What a sweet moment! A grandmother was filmed hugging her grandson for the first time in months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Meghan and Harry announce daughter in wide-ranging interview with Oprah
In a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday, Harry and Meghan described painful discussions about the color of their son’s skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led the Duchess of Sussex to contemplate suicide.
New York's new wedding dance rules: Stay in your 'zone,' wear a mask, only dance with your family
Dancers must wear face masks and stay within their own "dancing areas or zones" -- spaces that should be at least 36 square feet (3.3 square meters) in size and positioned at least 6 feet (2 meters) apart from other dance zones and tables. The bride and groom can do the first dance, but they must stay 6 feet from all the other dancers.
Kids with Down syndrome 10 times more likely to die of COVID, but not high on some vaccine lists
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
Dwayne Johnson shows off ‘exceptional hair skills’ in post with 2-year-old daughter
“I may be bald but I know a thing or two about hair. Mainly because I wish I had it,” The Rock joked in an Instagram post this weekend.
Dems looking to introduce bill that would offer families at least $3k per child
The IRS would send $300 monthly checks for families with a child under 6 and $250 payments for children between 6 and 17.
Former president Jimmy Carter shares New Year's kiss with wife Rosalynn
The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple.
PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
8-year-old girl writes letter to Santa for a new home after rental scam splits family up
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
Handling sadness and grief during the holiday season
The holiday season is usually associated with times of joy. But for some, it can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and stress. Karen Allen lost her husband to murder but she decided to turn this tragedy into light.
'Divorce Court' Judge Faith Jenkins shares relationship advice for the pandemic
'Divorce Court' Judge Faith Jenkins has no time for excuses, especially during the pandemic. But the pandemic has taken a toll on many couples. Judge Jenkins shares a few relationship tips for getting through the holidays in these unprecedented times.
Chicago children's museum letting kids take charge of holiday light show
It's always fun taking the kids to one of the amazing holiday light shows Chicago has to offer but what if your kids could actually take control of the lights? The kids are in charge at Kohl Children's Museum "mesmertastic" holiday activity!
Maternal and infant health continues to decline in U.S., report finds
The March of Dimes has come out with its annual report card that shines a light on maternal and infant health, grading all 50 states and Puerto Rico on pre-term birth rates. Stacey Stewart with the March of Dimes discusses a disturbing trend uncovered in the latest report.