Lifestyle Stories from October 20, 2021
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Join Wheaton's DoodleBug Workshop in supporting Veterans Day collection for vets
Oct 23, 2021 12:09 AM - DoodleBug Workshop at 314 S. Main St. in Wheaton has been a big supporter of the military and veterans. Between Nov. 1-11, drop off needed items for the troops and veterans including leftover Halloween candy, letters for care packages, protein bars and drink mixes such as Gatorade and Power Aid, toiletries, winter coats for homeless veterans, and dog food for veteran pets. -
RAM's free medical, dental and vision clinic coming to Elgin Nov. 13-14
Oct 21, 2021 3:25 PM - Remote Area Medical, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals, will be in Elgin next month to provide free care. Volunteers are needed. -
DAR packs 'Buckets of Fun' for patients at Comer Children's Hospital
Oct 21, 2021 8:58 AM - To commemorate the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) National Day of Service in October, members of Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, have continued its annual tradition of collecting and assembling Halloween "Buckets of Fun" for young patients being treated at UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital. -
Festivals Oct. 22-28: Howlin' at the Moon, Terror in the Timbers, Halloween fests and more
Oct 21, 2021 8:00 AM - From Naper Settlement's Howlin' at the Moon to Witches and Wizards of Woodstock to Terror in the Timbers in Elgin to Pier Pumpkin Lights in Chicago, there's no shortage of Halloween events and fall fests to check out this weekend. -
Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sitesOct 20, 2021 10:31 PM - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by hosting six collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
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Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sites
Oct 20, 2021 10:29 PM - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by hosting six collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. -
Reports: Health problems tied to global warming on the rise
Oct 20, 2021 7:51 PM - Two new reports show that death, disease and other health problems linked to global warming are rapidly rising
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FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines, backs Moderna, J&J boosters -- but who can get them still TBD
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Grunt Style Foundation awards grant for three College of DuPage student veterans
Oct 20, 2021 3:37 PM - Three College of DuPage student veterans are receiving additional funding for their post-service endeavors thanks to a grant from the Grunt Style Foundation. The Glen Ellyn-based college is the only community college in the country to receive this funding. -
Park Ridge man with lymphoma seeks a blood stem cell donor
Oct 20, 2021 3:26 PM - A Park Ridge man recently diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma is seeking a blood stem cell donor. He and his family have partnered with DKMS to hold a drive-through registration drive on Saturday, Oct. 23.
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