All Stories from May 29, 2025 (Change date)
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Nonprofit partners with fire departments to provide specialized smoke alarms for deaf childrenMay 29, 2025 11:43 pm - Specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf or hard of hearing children through a collaborative effort between nonprofit organizations, fire departments, and a school for deaf children.
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Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatusMay 29, 2025 11:16 pm - Jonathan Toews has informed his agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons. Pat Brisson confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that Toews reached out to him on Wednesday to say he's 100% ready to move forward on a comeback attempt. The 37-year-old is a free agent now after spending 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007-23 and captaining them to the Stanley Cup three times. Toews stepped away from hockey two years ago citing the effects of Chronic Immune Response Syndrome and long COVID.
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Bloomingdale Library marks 50th anniversary with June 7 celebrationMay 29, 2025 11:05 pm - The Bloomingdale Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a community event on June 7, featuring a ribbon-cutting, treats, crafts, and live entertainment.
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Food truck and live music coming to downtown Lisle in JuneMay 29, 2025 10:38 pm - Food Truck Socials are coming to downtown Lisle on Wednesdays, June 4-25. The event features a variety of food trucks, live music, community connection, and outdoor fun.
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More kids are beating cancer. Improving the rest of their lives is next.May 29, 2025 10:25 pm - The National Cancer Institute says 85% of children diagnosed with cancer are alive at least five years later and that there were nearly 496,000 pediatric cancer survivors in the United States in 2020. While the good news is encouraging, long-term survivor care brings its own challenges — something pediatric oncologists are working to improve.
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Baseball: St. Charles North starts fast in regional win over BataviaMay 29, 2025 10:12 pm - Senior Matt Kelly’s first playoff at-bat for St. Charles North was a memorable one. With two outs in the bottom of the first inning with runners at first and second and t...
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I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.May 29, 2025 10:09 pm - Many of us have been personally affected by cancer. About 1 in 5 people around the world will develop cancer throughout the course of their lives. But there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. About 40% of new cancer diagnoses in U.S. adults aged 30 and older are considered preventable, according to a study from the American Cancer Society. Here are some tips to reduce your risk.
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Bartlett’s ninth annual Global Arts Festival celebrates cultural diversityMay 29, 2025 9:56 pm - Bartlett's free Global Arts Festival returns June 7-8, celebrating cultural diversity with music, dance, food, and activities for all ages.
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Boys volleyball roundup: Libertyville, Hersey among regional winnersMay 29, 2025 9:55 pm - Libertyville won its sixth match in a row to win a regional title Thursday at Carmel in Mundelein. The Wildcats, who had lost three consecutive matches in mid-May, showed...
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Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you thinkMay 29, 2025 9:51 pm - Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl. And yes, in theory, those microorganisms can be spread to other eaters. But in most cases, that might not be as risky as it seems.
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