Remember to take precautions. But if someone does get burned at your Independence Day event, here's what you need to know.

Sparklers are a fun tradition for children around the Fourth of July holiday. However, they can also be incredibly dangerous, especially in the hands of a toddler. According to the National Safety ...

As temperatures rise, so does the dangers of leaving children in hot cars. We learned more about the risks, and steps you can ...

Heat stroke needs immediate medical attention, so call 9-1-1 or get the patient to a hospital. Heat stroke can appear as ...

Summer is the time most children want to play outside. Toni Scollins, who works in the Trauma Services unit at Novant Health, ...

Summer is a time for making new memories, seeing new sites and endless outdoor fun — not emergency room visits.

Amid the continuing popularity of electric-powered devices, officials in both Lake Bluff and Lake Forest are sending out ...

When you’re parenting in a heatwave, nothing feels simple. Here’s how to stay one step ahead—and keep you and your little ...

As we enter into a week with unusually hot temperatures in the mountains, there are steps to take to keep yourself and ...

Local law enforcement is offering child safety tips for parks, splash pads and pools as families head outdoors this summer.

At least 145 cases involved children who survived after receiving Narcan or naloxone. Many of those cases involved children ...

When Jessica Davila-Alvarez drives her car behind her teenage daughter running in the woods, she is not just supervising the 13-year-old's routine run—she is ensuring safety in a world that many ...