All Stories from July 2, 2025 (Change date)
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Six ways to reduce powdery mildew on zinniasJul 02, 2025 5:29 pm - Zinnias sometimes get a white powdery mildew that stunts growth. The fungus overwinters in debris.
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Floor Coverings International expands to Crystal Lake and surrounding areasJul 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Floor Coverings International opens a new mobile flooring showroom in Crystal Lake, IL, bringing over 3,000 flooring options to customers' homes under the leadership of Ron Burke.
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Barrington plan commission to hear redevelopment proposal for former PepsiCo siteJul 02, 2025 5:21 pm - Barrington’s plan commission will hold a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to redevelop the former PepsiCo site at 617 W. Main St. into a residential development with 88 custom single-family homes.
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Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot carsJul 02, 2025 4:37 pm - With record heat waves across the U.S., child advocates are warning parents and caretakers about the risks of heatstroke to children left inside hot vehicles.
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How to find mental health care in underserved communitiesJul 02, 2025 4:36 pm - Even if you have commercial insurance, finding care for common mental health challenges or a mental health crisis isn’t easy. And people living in minority or underserved communities typically experience longer wait times and a greater shortage of hospital beds.
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Children’s Health: Are AI chatbots safe for kids?Jul 02, 2025 4:35 pm - Artificial intelligence chatbots are now a part of daily life for many families. But children and teens increasingly turn to chatbots for entertainment or companionship. That’s when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can be risky for young users.
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Ask the doctors: Can stem cells help cure Type 1 diabetes?Jul 02, 2025 4:33 pm - Stem cell research shows promise for treating Type 1 diabetes, but expanded trials are still needed to evaluate effectiveness and side effects.
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Homebuilder aims to buy DuPage Water Commission land for $14 millionJul 02, 2025 4:30 pm - The DuPage Water Commission could fetch $14 million if the sale of its 75th Street property is finalized.
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Muddy playground at St. Mark Preschool in Mount Prospect now just a memoryJul 02, 2025 4:25 pm - Children at St. Mark Preschool in Mount Prospect will miss less playground time due to rain with the installation of new artificial turf thanks to a fundraising effort that raised $35,000 in contributions.
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Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies as the US halts some shipmentsJul 02, 2025 4:22 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is forging ahead with early plans for joint weapons production with some international allies, top officials said, while warning Wednesday of pote...