Lurie Children's Hospital
Coverage of Lurie Children's Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- How AI is becoming part of the American family
AI is increasingly integrated into American family life, assisting with household tasks, learning routines, and providing emotional support. Examples include conversational assistants like Alexa, chatbots like ChatGPT and Tomo, and AI managing homeschooling and legal tasks. Surveys indicate 81% of parents use AI for parenting, while 64% of U.S. teens use chatbots for schoolwork and entertainment.
- Illinois officials, water safety advocates say designating adult to watch kids can save lives
Illinois officials and water safety advocates are promoting the Water Watcher campaign to emphasize the importance of designating an adult to supervise children around water. The initiative is supported by the Department of Children and Family Services, Lurie Children's Hospital, and Safe Kids Illinois.
- Lurie Children's Hospital moves forward with plans to build new inpatient pediatric facility in Downers Grove
Lurie Children's Hospital plans to build its first inpatient pediatric facility outside its Chicago location in Downers Grove. The hospital has filed a certificate of need with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to proceed with the project.
- E-bikes faster than 28 mph would require insurance, registration under bill passed by Illinois lawmakers
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill requiring insurance, registration, and driver's licenses for high-speed e-bikes and e-scooters over 28 mph, classifying them as motor vehicles starting January 1, 2027. The legislation also prohibits these devices on bike paths and lanes and subjects riders to drunk driving laws.