Raising kids in the United States getting pricier: report
The findings reveal what many parents have suspected for years.
Nearly 85K highchairs recalled after reports of children falling from chair
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, causing 24 falls and 11 injuries
Tragedy strikes Arkansas college as father dies while helping son move into dorm
Jeremy Tillman, 45, tragically passed away while helping his son move into an Arkansas college dormitory. He collapsed, and despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Double delight: Newborn twins share precious birthday with overjoyed parents
A couple, Jose Ervin, Jr. and Scierra Blair, celebrated a remarkable coincidence on August 18, 2023, as it marked not only their own birthdays but also the birth of their twins, Jose Ervin III and A-ria.
Parents struggling to afford diapers, nonprofits stepping up to help
As parents know, babies can use up to a dozen diapers a day. But the price of diapers has been crawling up, especially since the pandemic and that’s causing a lot trouble, for a lot of families.
Facing breast cancer, couple pursues fertility treatment to realize dream of parenthood
Cancer can put a hold on plans for many families, including having children. But one couple is still hopeful they will become parents one day. Now, there's a good chance they will, thanks to a fertility treatment.
Latino Family Wellness & Health Equity tour rolls through Chicago this Saturday
Over 40 providers will offer free health services to Latino Chicagoans this weekend as kids get ready to return to school.
Illinois launches pilot program to aid grandparents raising grandchildren
A new pilot program will help connect grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Illinois launches pilot program to aid grandparents raising grandchildren
A new pilot program will help connect grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
'Good people left in the world': Strangers rally around 2 boys after no one showed to their birthday party
It was one of the most crushing moments Lacey Meyer experienced for her two young sons: No one showed up to their birthday party.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Hunter Biden's daughter, Navy, publicly acknowledged by president for 1st time
President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
How to make your partner feel whole when you're not with them
Whether you've been with your partner for decades or you just started seriously dating, it's important to think about how you're making them feel when you're not with them. Lisa and Jesse Ferrell, authors of "How You Leave Them Feeling", joined Good Day Chicago on Wednesday to talk about how words and actions can leave a lasting impact on the future of your relationship.
45 years of IVF: The evolution of in vitro fertilization
Today it’s estimated one in 60 babies are conceived through IVF. The technology has evolved to make it even more successful.
45 years of IVF: The evolution of in vitro fertilization
Forty-five years ago, the first baby was born using IVF, or in vitro fertilization. But the procedure can be cost prohibitive for some families.
Alex Morgan embracing first World Cup as a mom: 'I'm playing two roles'
Alex Morgan has enjoyed support ever since returning to the field in 2021 after her maternity leave. And she knows she'll continue to have throughout the USWNT's World Cup run.
A new birth control pill is available over the counter. When will it be available?
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control for women. Beth Galvin has the details on when it will be available.
World IVF Day: What does the future of in vitro fertilization look like?
Tuesday is World IVF Day, marking the birth of the first baby ever born using in vitro fertilization in 1978. Over the last four decades, more than nine million babies have been born worldwide thanks to assisted reproductive technology. Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, joined Good Day Chicago with more on the future of IVF.
A parent's guide for protecting children online in an AI world
Jeff Hughes, author of "How to Raise Smart Kids With AI," dishes out lessons from his book about how to raise children in a world increasingly influenced by artifical intelligence.