Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
CDC Estimates 1 In 50 Children Have Autism
A new study indicates autism is much more widespread than previously thought. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says 1 in every 50 school age kids has autism—that is about 1 million children nationwide.
Flu Season Kicks Off Early, Strong
The flu is back with a vengeance this year, earlier than usual and affecting more people this winter.
1st Illinois Case Linked To Meningitis Outbreak
An ill Chicago resident is the first person in Illinois to be linked to the fungal meningitis outbreak.
Indiana Tops Nation For Sex Assaults Of High School-Age Girls
In Indiana, girls have a higher chance of becoming the victim of sexual assault than almost any other place in the country.
HHS Secretary: Get A Flu Shot Now
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is encouraging people to get their flu shots and leading by example.
LGBT Community Center Receives $1.6M Grant For HIV/AIDS Outreach
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given a grant of more than $1.6 million to the Center on Halsted LGBT community center, which will use the funds to expand its services for young African-American and Latino men.
Study: Chicago Area Loaded With Couch Potatoes
Mile-for-mile, the Chicago area is chock full of couch potatoes.
Most Popular News
- Neighbor’s Dog Seriously Injures 9-Year-Old BoyA nephew of the dog owner was able to pull the animal off the boy, who suffered bites to his arms and legs.321
- Storms Likely On Monday Afternoon, EveningWarm, humid air over Chicago is likely to create some strong, isolated thunderstorms around the evening rush hour on Monday.431
- Three Teens Arrested After Large Fight On Lakefront On South SideThree teens were arrested on Sunday, after police broke up a large fight along the lakefront in the Jackson Park neighborhood.337
- Charred Body Found In Dumpster After Fire ExtinguishedAbout 11:05 p.m. firefighters were called to the 3100 block of North Kimball Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood after receiving a report of a dumpster blaze in a nearby alley.156
- 5 Dead, 18 Wounded In Weekend ViolenceFive people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night.7474
- Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her DogTensions are boiling over in the Norwood Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side where an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.189
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