Lifestyle Stories from January 30, 2026 (Change date)
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Families welcome at Ash Wednesday worship at Gary UMC in WheatonJan 30, 2026 9:41 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton invites families with young children to an interactive worship experience on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18,
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Preferred route for Lake-Cook bike path topic of open house meetingJan 30, 2026 3:26 pm - The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
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Kick off gardening year with Native Gardener’s ClubJan 30, 2026 3:23 pm - Kick off the gardening year with the Native Gardener’s Club meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays monthly on Zoom.
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Elk Grove Village hosts blood drive Feb. 7Jan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Elk Grove Village will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at village hall, 901 Wellington Ave.
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Gowns For Good to host wedding, prom dress salesJan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Gowns For Good, an organization dedicated to making formalwear accessible while giving back to the community, will host upcoming events for brides-to-be and high schoolers getting ready for prom.
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States of slumber: Sleep-tracking devices have their limitationsJan 30, 2026 7:59 am - Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly.
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Being a night owl may not be great for your heartJan 30, 2026 7:48 am - Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. A large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
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What to know about breast self-awarenessJan 30, 2026 7:47 am - What does it mean to have breast self-awareness? It's a more general, flexible approach to breast cancer prevention that involves staying familiar with how your breasts look and feel. It goes along with other early detection measures like getting regular mammograms.
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Ask the doctors: Itchy feet from type 2 diabetes could have several sourcesJan 30, 2026 7:45 am - Neuropathy is not the only reason people living with type 2 diabetes may experience itchy feet. High blood sugar can interfere with the skin's self-repair mechanisms, including the ability to hold water. This can lead to chronic dry skin, which can become itchy.
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Children’s health: Simple steps to raising heart-healthy kidsJan 30, 2026 7:44 am - February is National Heart Month, and while heart disease is often thought of as a concern for adults, doctors say the habits that protect the heart begin in childhood.
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