Esperanza después de la tragedia
Los trillizos pelirrojos y ojos azules de Charlie Whitmer se ríen y gatean mientras exploran su hogar en West Town. Uno se para contra una gran ventana, con las manos...
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‘When it comes to trans issues, this country, this city, this state are decades behind’: Transgender activists say American Medical Association policy is a step forward
Transgender advocates say a call from the American Medical Association for improved awareness and data collection of hate crimes against transgender individuals, especially those most affected — transgender women of...
Finding hope after tragedy: Wife’s stroke left dad with newborn triplets a year ago
Charlie Whitmer's red-headed, blue-eyed triplets giggle and crawl as they explore their West Town home. One stands up against a large front window, hands pressed to the glass, looking out...
Patient-nurse ratio bill fails, but nurses aren’t giving up
After a measure that would set maximum patient-nurse staffing ratios at hospitals throughout the state failed to come to a vote during the spring legislative session, supporters say they're not...
5 things to know about helium, the shortage and why retailers are ‘panicked’ about balloons
In announcing earlier this month that 45 Party City stores will close, CEO James M. Harrison also remarked on the company's financial shortfalls in balloon sales, blaming the ongoing helium...
5 things to know about helium, the shortage and why retailers are ‘panicked’ about balloons
In announcing earlier this month that 45 Party City stores will close, CEO James M. Harrison also remarked on the company's financial shortfalls in balloon sales, blaming the ongoing helium...
Lori Lightfoot’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women, minority businesses highlights ‘women helping women’ approach
As Mayor Lori Lightfoot begins her historic term, experts say her commitment to elevating women- and minority-owned businesses can have a positive impact and is a common tactic among women...
‘This law does work’: Families of adopted Safe Haven babies react to another abandoned infant
When Tera Naset heard about a newborn baby abandoned last week in a Northwest Side alley — named Patrick Casey Doe after the first responders who helped save his life...
Scanning moles, checking for skin cancer: There’s an app for that. But dermatologists advise caution
While snapping a photo of a suspicious mole with a phone and uploading it to an app might seem like the swiftest way to a diagnosis, dermatologists say users should...
Done pretending it’s easy: Amy Schumer, Meghan Markle represent new generation’s way of talking about childbirth
Realistic depictions of postpartum women — like the photo comedian Amy Schumer shared this week on social media of herself just after giving birth — could improve the way our...