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Black History Month: A push for foster parents in families of color
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (660+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Children caught in turmoil - not of their making --- need a safe place to land. Foster parents are ones who step up while biological parents hopefully get the help they need. During this Black History Month, ABC7 Chicago is looking…...
'Art for the Homeless' Facebook group uses creativity as an engine for outreach
3+ week, 4+ day ago (132+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- According to the latest Point-in-Time Count, more than 7,400 people are experiencing homelessness in Chicago. One local artist is turning creativity into action. Sarah Page-Wells is the founder of Art for the Homeless. The Facebook group unites artists nationwide…...
Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1058+ words) The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get. It's a routine revision, hardly different from last year's recommendations, but it carries more significance this year: More states and doctors are relying…...
Hoffman Estates Catholic school in danger of closing, parents say
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (376+ words) HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WLS) -- St. Hubert's Catholic school has been in Hoffman Estates for 65 years. Parents and others associated with the school are worried its days are numbered, and they want to do whatever they can to save the school. They…...
17 fun and eventful ways to make this Valentine's Day extra special for your kids
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (633+ words) Valentine's Day is a great chance to make special memories with your kids. Try fun activities, thoughtful gestures, and moments that show them how much you care. Shop our list of top picks to help make the day unforgettable. Create…...
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals celebrates 50 years, partners with American Airlines
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (412+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A program created to support Black pilots is celebrating 50 years. They've partnered with American Airlines to grow representation in aviation careers. At the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, 37 Black pilots began the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. As they…...
Are AI toys safe? Companion products debut at CES 2026 amid speculation on child impact
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) LAS VEGAS -- Startups at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas are debuting several AI toys. Among them are an AI pocket pet created by Sweekar and an autonomous robot that can follow you around from Japanese startup Ludens....
1st pediatric death from flu this season reported in Illinois, IDPH says
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (324+ words) There have been at least 120,0000 hospitalizations so far, the CDC says. Illinois officials announced the first influenza death in a child this season. The influenza activity in the state has moved to "very high." The Illinois Department of Public Health…...
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (229+ words) WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that she and her husband are expecting their second child, a baby girl due in May of next year. "My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can't…...
Homewood dealership gifts car to mother of baby with medical complications: 'Believe in miracles'
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (442+ words) HOMEWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- How would a new car change your life? That was the question posed by a local car dealership for its annual car giveaway contest. In a tradition that has been going for over a decade, Chevrolet of Homewood…...