Health and Fitness
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Should children take swim lessons if they are too young to get the COVID-19 vaccine?Jul 10, 2021 7:00 am - Swimming is a great family activity. It's good exercise and a life-saving skill. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends water safety and swim lessons for all chil...
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Making online friends was fun; getting together again will be greatJul 10, 2021 7:00 am - As I've said many times and in many ways, people who are bereaved - who have lost a dear one - need to be in social contact with family and friends. The last year or so ...
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Constable: Shock to heart takes author on global odyssey for answersJul 10, 2021 1:00 am - Katherine Standefer knew she would get a book published one day having won writing awards throughout grade school, middle school, Hersey High School, college and grad sc...
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Do I need to take precautions at hotels if I'm vaccinated?
Jul 09, 2021 6:00 am - Do I need to take precautions at hotels if I'm vaccinated? Most people won't need to, but it depends on your situation. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...
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Illinois guidance changes to allow vaccinated students not to mask in schoolJul 09, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois public health officials say they will follow federal guidelines put forth Friday that allow vaccinated students to forego face masks in school this fall, but so...
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CDC: Vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks
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Arlington Heights native's memoir gains national attentionJul 08, 2021 6:00 am - Arlington Heights native Katherine Standefer hit it out of the park with her first book, "Lightning Flowers: My Journey to Uncover the Cost of Saving a Life." The 2020 m...
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State grants will help fund biking, walking projects throughout the suburbsJul 08, 2021 6:00 am - It's a bright future for Illinois biking! Illinois Department of Transportation recently awarded 99 grants for biking and walking projects, with 45 in the Chicago area. ...
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Delnor to host Summer Bike Rodeo and car seat safety check July 10Jul 07, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 10, Northwestern Medicine and the Kane County Safety Coalition are offering a bike rodeo and car seat safety check from 10 a.m. to noon. The free event...
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Versiti to host 23rd annual Dennis Buckley Memorial Blood Drive at the 2021 Chicago Auto ShowJul 07, 2021 11:00 pm - From the coolest cars to the hottest new technologies, the Chicago Auto Show has it all - including an amazing opportunity to save lives during the five-day event. This ...