COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
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Patients in Illinois, other states struggle to afford fertility treatments
In some cases, advocates tell families to seek treatments abroad where procedures are more affordable.
Chicago activists demand names of CPD officers involved in allegedly having sex with migrants
CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports the activists want the city to do more to protect migrants, after news that one migrant became pregnant while staying at a CPD station
Rihanna pregnant with second child, rep confirms
The singer performed at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, displaying her vocal chops and a baby bump.
WNBA Champ Candace Parker Expecting Second Child
Parker is already a mom to 12-year-old Lailaa.
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.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Trash chute fire in Woodlawn apartment building prompts evacuations
Several floors of the building were evacuated due to smoke. Four people were evaluated by paramedics, but declined to go to the hospital.
At Hanukkah celebration in Evanston, Jews pray for release of all Hamas hostages
"We need to continue shining our light, because there are still over 130 hostages that are being held in the hands of Hamas terrorists," Rabbi Meir Hecht said.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over Lions, for first back-to-back wins under Matt Eberflus
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Blackhawks beat Blues 3-1 for first win streak of the season
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy with prolific season
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Alston scores 25, Loyola Chicago wins 115-64 against Goshen
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and mild week ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
Teacher killed in Wheeling crash
A high school teacher from Palatine was killed following a wrong-way crash Sunday morning in Wheeling.
Carpentersville teen last seen on Monday; family offering $14,000 reward
A vigil was held Sunday night for a teenage girl from Carpentersville who has been missing for six days. Brissa Romero, 17, is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny start to the week
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
Poll shows most Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war
Aid organizations are warning half of the Palestinians inside Gaza are starving, as Israel intensifies its bombing campaign inside the territory. Meantime, a growing number of Americans are questioning the way Washington is handling the israel-Hamas war.
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
