down syndrome

For the past 14 years, UPS for DownS and E.D.G.E. of Orion Constellation Project have teamed up to create inclusive theatre shows, and this year, they didn’t let the pandemic slow them down.

An Arizona Senate panel has approved a measure that bans medical providers from performing an abortion when a fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down Syndrome. A Republican-majority state Senate panel on Thursday approved SB 1457, which includes several anti-abortion provisions. Arizona is among several states attempting to enact abortion regulations as Roe v. Wade’s future remains uncertain with a...

The French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but spent his career advocating against abortion as a result of prenatal diagnosis has taken his first major step to possible sainthood

Chris Nikic made history this week when he became first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. The 21-year-old joined LX News with his trainer Dan Grieb to talk about his training program and what (and who) motivated him to complete what is considered one of the most difficult one-day races in the world, with 14 minutes to spare.

Federal judges have sharply questioned attorneys on both sides of an Ohio law that faces doctors with a felony charge if they perform abortions aimed at preventing the birth of a baby with Down syndrome

Emergency situations can be difficult for individuals with autism. Whether it is fearing officers or sirens, communication barriers, or running and hiding instead of seeking help. In Chippewa County, Michigan the new Law Enforcement Autism Awareness Program, aims to remove these barriers and improve interactions. (WPBN)

Students with down syndrome at Gigi’s Playhouse in Chicago have had their art displayed at a gallery thanks to the skills they learned in the Art Explosion program. NBC 5’s Anayeli Ruiz reports.

The family of a south suburban Harvey girl who was killed by a stray bullet on her 12th birthday gathered on Saturday to celebrate her young life.

When the lights come on for Friday night football at Walt Whitman High School, the smile of one coach shines just as bright. Assistant Head Coach Ramon De Paula is celebrating 20 years with the team. He was born with Down syndrome but says he will never let it stop him from following his dreams.

An Elmhurst teen is charged with sexually assaulting a girl at a party last week in the western suburb.

Two children who were inside a vehicle that was stolen in River North Saturday are safe, police said.

Chicago police are warning Southwest Side residents of a series of robberies reported over the last few weeks in Little Village.

Another ATM has been stolen from a Chicago business, this time in Humboldt Park on the West Side, according to Chicago police.

A former Trump campaign manager who remains a prominent supporter of the president’s is considering a run for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. Corey Lewandowski was part of President Donald Trump’s campaign from the beginning until he was ousted several months before the 2016 general election.

While former President George H.W. Bush was known for his political and foreign policy achievements, many will also remember him for his flashy footwear. Bush, who died at the age of 94 on Friday, had a well documented love of socks. His fancy for colorful ankle-wear popularized the hashtag #sockswag after former President Bill Clinton used it in a 2013...

After raising over $18,000 for Special Olympics, an incredible young man’s lifelong dream came true as he sang the national anthem Monday before a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

After raising over $11,000 for Special Olympics, an incredible young man’s lifelong dream came true as he sang the national anthem Monday before a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Trina Orlando reports.

Two people doing yard work Friday on the Far South Side were tied up and stowed in a garage by at least two gunmen, police said.

Republicans who control a majority of the nation’s statehouses are considering a wide range of abortion legislation that could test the government’s legal ability to restrict a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy. The Mississippi House passed a bill Friday that would make the state the only one to ban all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. In Missouri, lawmakers heard...

A 22-year-old woman has become the first contestant with Down syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant.