WNBA Champ Candace Parker Expecting Second Child
Parker is already a mom to 12-year-old Lailaa.
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Indiana Lawmakers Consider Protections For Pregnant Workers
The proposal would apply to businesses with more than 15 employees and would require them to provide workplace accommodations to pregnant women that don't cause an "undue hardship" on the company.
Better Business Bureau: Cards Congratulating Women On Pregnancy Are Suspected Gift Card Scam
The Better Business Bureau on Saturday warned of a suspected gift card scam that has targeted women around the country.
Three Chicago Moms Launch Nyssa, A Company Aimed At Improving Postpartum Health Care
A new well-being business is coming to Chicago on Friday to bring new moms some comfort during their postpartum recovery.
Parents-To-Be Meghan And Harry Kick Off Australia Tour With Baby Gifts
Parents-to-be Megan, 37, and Harry, 34, announced their pregnancy Monday, just hours after they landed in Sydney. Tuesday marked their first public appearance since announcing the news.
Mom's Prenatal Opioids May Stunt Kids' Learning, Study Says
Learning disabilities and other special education needs are common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother's drug use while pregnant, according to the first big U.S. study to examine potential long-term problems in these infants.
Eddie Murphy Expecting Baby Number 10
Eddie Murphy is adding to his brood. The 57-year-old actor is expecting his 10th child, his second with girlfriend Paige Butcher, 39.
Woman Fired Via Text Message, Manager: It's 'Not A Good Time' For Her Maternity Leave
Washington law states "It is an unfair practice for an employer, because of pregnancy or childbirth, to: Refuse to hire or promote, terminate, or demote, a woman."
CDC: Opioid Addiction Among Pregnant Women Skyrockets
A new report from the CDC has revealed a troubling surge in opioid use among pregnant women.
Poppy Seed Bagel Causes Woman Giving Birth To Fail Drug Test
Elizabeth Eden was headed to St. Joseph Medical Center on April 4 and had a poppy seed bagel for breakfast before going into labor.
Report: U.S. The Most Dangerous Place To Give Birth In Developed World
A startling new report by USA Today has found the United States is the "most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world."
Stem Cell Treatment Gives Hope For Infants Born With Heart Defect
Doctors in Los Angeles are using stem cells to try to strengthen the hearts of children born with a life-threatening condition.
New Blood Test May Help Predict Premature Births For Pregnant Women
A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
Fallen Soldier's Wife Includes His Combat Team In Baby Gender Reveal
One of the soldiers, Joel Crunk, filmed the festivities in front of an American flag and posted the video on YouTube.
Southern Illinois Woman Pregnant With Daughter's Twins
A southern Illinois woman is set to give birth to her own grandchildren because her daughter is unable to get pregnant.
CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Hits 30-Year Low, Fertility Rate Falling
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
Breathing Polluted Air During Pregnancy Tied To Health Risk For Kids
In most American cities, air pollution from cars and factories is a fact of life. But a new study raises a red flag for pregnant women by suggesting that higher levels of air pollution can pose a serious health threat even inside the womb.
Eating Fast Food Hurts Chances Of Getting Pregnant, Study Finds
Australian researchers have concluded that the amount of fruit and fast food in a diet can significantly affect the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant.
Duckworth: Babies Should Be Allowed On Senate Floor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the first U.S. senator who is expected to give birth while in office, told CNN she feels the Senate rules are outdated because they wouldn't allow her to bring her baby to the floor.
Duckworth Discusses Her Historic Pregnancy, Future Legislation
"I have to vote from the floor of the Senate but children are not allowed on the floor. If I'm breastfeeding my daughter, how do I go on the floor and vote? Do I just leave her on a chair outside?"
Texas Couple Posts Syringe-Filled Pregnancy Announcement Portraying Their Journey
A Texas couple announced their pregnancy announcement on Facebook - but the picture one would imagine to accompany the news is not what one would expect.
Beyonce Announces She's Pregnant With Twins On Instagram
Beyonce and her husband, Jay Z, announced Wednesday on Instagram that the superstar singer is pregnant with twins.
US Women Increasingly Use Pot During Pregnancy, Study Finds
U.S. women are increasingly using pot during pregnancy, sometimes for morning sickness. That's according to an analysis of annual U.S. government drug surveys.
How Did Woman Not Know She Was 7 Months Pregnant?
She lost 10 pounds in seven months, and even went hiking two weeks ago; what Emily Sanders didn't know was she was seven months pregnant. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot has this Original Report about a surprise arrival.
Government Panel Recommends Pregnant Women Get Screened For Depression
It's supposed to be the happiest of times, but for many women, pregnancy can also bring depression. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports, now there are new efforts to identify those women and get them help.
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Elderly Hyde Park residents upset elevators are not working in 12-floor building
"You have people here with hip surgery. You have people here who go to dialysis. You have people here who are in the scooter chairs, the motor chairs. So there's a variety of individuals here who may not be 65."
Chicago Bulls open training camp without starting point guard Lonzo Ball
The Bulls added veteran guard Goran Dragic, 36, to the roster in the offseason.
Supply chain shortage leaves woman without a car for months following crash
For two months Gunn's car has been stuck in an auto shop waiting on a left headlamp made by General Motors.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Players face suspensions after fight during Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park football game
It was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Chicago police shoot man who broke into Homan Square facility and grabbed guns during SWAT training
The Homan Square site is home to the Chicago Police Department's evidence and recovered property section; and serves as the base for several specialized units, including the SWAT unit.
3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
Cell phone video shows elderly CTA rider brutally attacked on Red Line
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
Elderly Hyde Park residents upset elevators are not working in 12-floor building
"You have people here with hip surgery. You have people here who go to dialysis. You have people here who are in the scooter chairs, the motor chairs. So there's a variety of individuals here who may not be 65."
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In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
COMING SOON: 'PainKiller,' a CBS 2 docuseries about the Tylenol murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl collapsed and died after taking two Tylenol capsules before going to school in the morning. Six more people would die in the days to come.
Susan Kamuda wins $363 million judgment against Sterigenics, which exposed her to cancer-causing chemicals
A jury not only believed her cancer was connected to the ethylene oxide gas emitted from the plant, but also decided the company should be punished for all of its toxic emissions.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
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Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade massacre going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
Judge halts enforcement of Indiana's new ban on abortions
The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
New York AG lawsuit claims former President Trump used Chicago Trump Tower in business fraud scheme
Attorney General Letitia James sued Mr. Trump on Wednesday for years of alleged financial fraud and inflating his net worth by billions to "enrich himself and cheat the system."
N.Y. Attorney General sues Trump over alleged business fraud
The civil suit seeks to remove the entire family from their roles in the Trump Organization.
State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company
The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Legionnaires' disease cluster linked to cooling tower at church in Burbank
The church is fully cooperating with efforts to remediate the cooling tower, and is also notifying congregants.
Skin of Steel raises funds for melanoma research, in hopes of finding a cure
"If you're looking forward and looking for new cures - not just for melanoma, but all cancers - this work is crucial," said Dr. Jeffrey Wayne of Northwestern Medicine.
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Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
Get a taste of Latin American culture during Latin Restaurant Week in Chicago
"We have over 35 participating restaurants, and what they've done for you guys is create a delectable, delicious special to entice you guys to go visit them," said Karinn Andréa Chavarria, co-founder of Latin Restaurant Week.
City, state leaders hope planned innovation center, Accenture Tower will bring workers back
Chicago city and Illinois state leaders are hoping their announcement of two new building projects will lure Chicago workers back downtown in person.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 6 stores in Illinois
Four of the stores are in the Chicago area: Gurnee, Schaumburg, Joliet, and Bourbonnais. The other two are in downstate Carbondale and Fairview Heights.
A firsthand look at the concept of air taxis, which CEO says would make short trips in fraction of time
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar joined Andre Stein, chief executive officer of Eve Air Mobility, on a helicopter ride from Tinley Park to the city.
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Chicago Bulls open training camp without starting point guard Lonzo Ball
The Bulls added veteran guard Goran Dragic, 36, to the roster in the offseason.
Players face suspensions after fight during Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park football game
It was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Roquan Smith says he expects big plays from himself after performance in Bears win over Texans
After not practicing all last week with a hip injury, Smith led the defense in production with 16 tackles and a key interception.
Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
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How did a Plainfield family get a Max from 'Stranger Things' Halloween decoration to float?
We've watched it over and over again on TikTok like millions of people online, and yet, we can't figure out how any of it is possible.
'Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival' begins 40th annual event
The fest continues through Oct. 8.
As Riot Fest begins, new proposal would make it harder for such events to use public space
Riot Fest has been in Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood for six years.
Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87
Lewis grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project. He started taking piano lessons at a young age and played piano at church, where his father was choir director.
CBS 2 Vault: The Ramsey Lewis Trio reunites for 1982 concert series after 14 years
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Quiet weather pattern
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast.
After car accident, supply chain shortage leave Chicago woman without a ride
A Chicago woman is trying to move on after her car accident, but problems with insurance and repairs are making things difficult. A disagreement over her deductible magically resolved after CBS 2 reached out to the provider.
After Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
'Why don't we have elevators?'
That what residents at one Hyde Park apartment have been enduring the past couple of days. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spoke to a couple of tenants who said they're fed up.
Brawl at Kenwood Academy, Morgan Park football game prompts player suspensions
Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois High School Association are sorting out a brawl between two of Chicago's top high school football teams over the weekend. Several players from Kenwood Academy and Morgan Park High School started fighting after the final whistle blew on Saturday.
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