All Stories from July 1, 2026 (Change date)
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Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s diseaseJul 01, 2026 11:15 am - Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
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Women taking weight-loss drugs more likely to land a job, study findsJul 01, 2026 11:13 am - Women taking obesity drugs aren’t just lowering their weight — they’re boosting their chances of landing a job. That’s the key finding of new study by Harvard University economics professor Rebecca Diamond, who told Bloomberg News the research was inspired by an offhand comment from a female friend about how people treated her differently after she went on a GLP-1.
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Woodfield Mall to kick off July 4 weekend with ice cream party FridayJul 01, 2026 11:08 am - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg will kick off the Independence Day weekend with an ice cream party Friday in celebration of America’s birthday.
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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVIDJul 01, 2026 11:07 am - A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas saw the opening of “America’s first all-you-can-eat buffet,” a local paper wrote. It was a big night in a small city that dreamed of drawing visitors with appetites to slake. The timing was just right. Now, though, hobbled by COVID, the all-you-can-eat buffet is facing a reckoning.
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Seek wisdom in Book of ProverbsJul 01, 2026 11:02 am - Annettee Budzban says that the Book of Proverbs offers much wisdom we can use in our own lives.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74Jul 01, 2026 10:47 am - Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group’s classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band's helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died. He was 74.
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‘HERstory’ crawl showcases important women in Palatine historyJul 01, 2026 10:25 am - The Palatine Historical Society honored six important women in the village’s history during the Downtown Palatine HERstory Crawl Sunday.
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Best bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, fireworks and free concertsJul 01, 2026 10:24 am - Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend at Six Flags Great America’s patriotic drone show, the Chicago Dogs’ fireworks display, the Grant Park Music Festival and more.
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Lou Malnati’s opens renovated Buffalo Grove restaurant with new patioJul 01, 2026 10:19 am - Lou Malnati’s recently completed renovation of its Buffalo Grove restaurant, featuring a new outdoor patio, updated interior and exterior, and design elements that reflect the building’s history, according to a news release.