Mattel and other toy companies have been working on AI toys that are expected to be unveiled in 2026, but child safety groups have raised concerns about products already being sold.

On this week’s episode of the ‘Central Illinois Sideline Stories’ podcast, it’s all about high school football. Area coaches chime in about ...

A 22-year-old youth sports coach from Bartonville, Illinois, was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting one of his athletes, a felony that could send him to prison for up to 60 ...

When my kids were small, we had tons of toys that buzzed, sang, spoke, rang, and made animal sounds. You could barely walk across the floor without stepping on something that would pop up with some ...

Police in Riverwoods, Illinois, claimed that Natalie Schram gave birth to the baby in May 2020, according to ABC7 Chicago. It ...

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The science is clear: rich language exposure sets the foundation for success in school and life, including health. Early healthy brain development fuels Talk ...

With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launching in theaters early next year, it's no surprise there are tons of new Mario toys launching this holiday season. One of the newest (and most unique) options is ...

As the number of children in the infant botulism continues to rise, the company manufacturing the recalled formula admits third-party testing found botulism in its formula. And, the FDA says, some of ...

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A Michigan mom is thankful after her baby’s life was saved by a Sterling Heights police officer who acted quickly when the infant started choking on milk. The incident ...

A baby lounger sold by Walmart has been recalled due to the risk of serious injury or death in children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPS) announced. Nuoxuann has recalled a select ...

Sarina Trangle started as a corporate news reporter in October 2024. She previously spent four years on the business desk at Newsday, covering the health industry, commercial real estate and cannabis.