All Stories from May 8, 2026 (Change date)
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No human remains found after search of South Elgin homeMay 08, 2026 9:52 am - No human remains were found at a South Elgin home, after authorities did a forensic excavation looking for evidence in connection with the 2016 disappearance of teen Kianna Galvin.
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A leap forward: Hearing aids made huge difference in ballet dancer’s lifeMay 08, 2026 9:45 am - Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn't hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked.
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Children’s health: How to find mental health care for your childMay 08, 2026 9:30 am - Healthy mental and emotional development is vital for a healthy childhood. Today, children and teens are dealing with sources of stress that most parents never imagined, and it has become even more important for parents and caregivers to be aware of their children's mental and emotional needs and know how to support them.
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Ask the doctors: Involuntary flatulence could be result of muscle weakeningMay 08, 2026 9:30 am - Intestinal gas is a fact of life. It's a normal part of the process of digestion. And yet, social mores require that we handle intestinal gas quietly and discreetly. However, certain changes to the body — and even everyday movements — can make this difficult.
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How to deal with chronically negative peopleMay 08, 2026 9:15 am - We all know someone who seems to be an endless source of negativity. Therapists say there are strategies that can help someone who is stuck in a negative cycle, and you can set boundaries to protect your own mood. They also have advice if you’re the one who finds yourself feeling like a Debbie Downer.
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Good to the last drop: Science-backed ways to make your coffee healthierMay 08, 2026 9:00 am - It’s wonderful when something we love shows us some love back. Coffee does this — and, for the most part, the science suggests it can be good for you. However, what we do with our coffee — how we brew it, when we drink it and what we put inside it — can have an impact on our health.
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2nd man charged with hate crime in 2024 attack of Jewish DePaul student from Buffalo GroveMay 08, 2026 8:52 am - A second man faces hate crime charges in a 2024 attack of two Jewish DePaul University students. In November 2024, Max Long and Michael Kaminsky were outside the DePaul s...
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Looking what Alabama decided to do with public and private school competitionMay 08, 2026 8:26 am - Kevin Schmit looks at what Alabama recently decided to do with public and private school competition. There’s been plenty of big track meets this week. NLCC girls NSC gir...
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in AprilMay 08, 2026 8:23 am - America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.
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Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the publicMay 08, 2026 8:18 am - The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena. The files feature intriguing sightings, such as a bright object making 90-degree turns over Kazakhstan and Buzz Aldrin observing a light source during Apollo 11.