Highland Park student turns cardiac scare into mission to help others

After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Highland Park middle schooler Lana Berk made it her mission to help others by raising money for Project ADAM, a program started by Lurie Children’s Hospital to prevent cardiac events in kids and teens. She joins us alongside Dr. Stu Berger and Ted McCarten to share her story and how others can get involved.

Life-saving CPR steps you should know

This week is CPR and AED Awareness Week and this morning we are talking about the importance of learning these lifesaving skills in case you ever need to use them in an emergency situation.

Billy Joel NPH diagnosis: Doctor explains | ChicagoNOW

Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows after announcing he’s been diagnosed with a neurological condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. Dr. Webster Crowley, professor of neurosurgery at Rush Medical College, joins "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the condition is. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.