Mai Martinez

These days, Livi Etue is a fun and happy 7-year-old, but when she was born, her parents Brenden and Kristin Etue say there were concerns she might not make it out of the NICU. Her experience inspired her family to help others.

In Illinois, 1,058 cases have been reported so far this year, compared to just 199 at this time last year. Dr. David Nguyen, an infectious diseases specialist at Rush University System for Health, says whooping cough can be dangerous with infants.

The much anticipated trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is set to get underway with jury selection on Tuesday. Madigan, who was long considered one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois.

A Chicago doctor who recently ran the Berlin Marathon — and helped save a life during that race — is sharing some valuable advice for those getting ready for Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Chicago police are asking for the public’s help to identify two burglars who hit at least four businesses in the Portage Park, Norwood Park, Edison Park and Union Park neighborhoods between August 29 and September 9.

At 5247 N. Clark Street, you’ll find a cornucopia of artistic creations all under one roof at Andersonville Galleria. Adam More is the owner. “We’re a year-round art fair, where we have over 110 artists over three floors,” More says.

After a devastating cancer diagnosis in 2018, a Batavia woman is celebrating not only her life, but that of her miracle daughter who turned 1 on Thursday.

A video made by a Chicago hospital years ago to help patients understand thoracic surgery, is inspiring a little boy hundreds of miles away from the city.

Emily Beazley’s dream of helping other children fight cancer continues to this day through the charity she dreamed up on her own, Kures for Kids. The charity focuses on raising money for childhood cancer research.

Federal investigators are hoping a reward and a picture of a getaway car will help them find the man who robbed a United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier in Chicago.