Cheryl Scott
Meteorologist at WLS-TV (Chicago, IL)
Meteorologist @ABC7Chicago / Geologist / Graduate of @Brownuniversity /Board of Directors @chicagoredcross / #StaySunny
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Jan 1, 2025 |
abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Scott
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Inspiring others to give back in a powerful way, one college student is proving that age is no barrier to making a big difference. The young lady believes donating blood is not just a selfless act, but a necessary one. Blood is something that's so simple to give, but it can mean the world to someone who needs it.
FDA blood donor changes allowing more to donate; former Scotland resident Angus Macaskill speaks out
Dec 13, 2024 |
abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Scott
CHICAGO (WLS) -- After decades of restrictions, new guidelines are opening doors for thousands of people to give the gift of life, for the very first time. Groundbreaking eligibility changes in 2023 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration now allow even more people to give blood. The FDA is not just increasing the blood supply, it's also addressing decades of exclusion rooted in outdated science. Organization leaders say it's a step forward for public health and inclusivity.
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Jul 30, 2024 |
abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Scott
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's some food for thought: Wasted food is responsible for 58% of landfill methane emissions. Methane is a harmful gas that contributes to climate change and cause health issues. That's why a North Shore woman has made it her mission to collect and help transform your kitchen food scraps into compost. "If composting were easy, more people would do it," said Erlene Howard, the founder of the Collective Resource Compost Cooperative.
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Jul 18, 2024 |
abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Scott
The National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 25 tornadoes hit the Chicago region on Sunday and Monday night.
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Jul 17, 2024 |
abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Scott
At least 18 tornadoes hit the Chicago area Sunday and Monday night, according to a preliminary count from the National Weather Service.
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