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Athletic training gym for kids as young as age 7 expands in suburbs

By Christopher Placek
Jun 30, 2024 8:47 am - The positive results of improved strength and stamina in their own children is what motivated an Aurora couple to become franchisees in a new athletic training gym in Arlington Heights.
‘Really cool to be on a runway’: Runners take off during airport 5K

By Joe Lewnard
Jun 29, 2024 3:40 pm - At least 1,000 competitors enjoyed the unique opportunity to run on an airport runway during the Rock 'n' Run the Runway 5K race at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Saturday.
Wheaton’s Northside Park to feature new pickleball courts

By Katlyn Smith
Jun 28, 2024 4:18 pm - The pickleball phenomenon is growing in Wheaton. One of the oldest and largest parks in town will get three new pickleball courts.
As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, U.S. health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

By MIKE STOBBE
Jun 28, 2024 6:50 am - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended new shots for all Americans this fall.
Health care needs to diversify its workforce to get rid of racial inequalities, a new report says

By DEVNA BOSE
Jun 28, 2024 1:29 am - Racism and bias from health care providers have contributed to worse health outcomes. Diversifying health care workforce is needed to bridge racial and ethnic gaps.
How to navigate the end of your pet’s life

By Mary Conlon
Jun 28, 2024 12:33 am - Navigating decisions around the end of your pet’s life can feel overwhelming. Here are some ways you can take care of your pet and yourself.
Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they’re usually not needed

By DEVI SHASTRI
Jun 28, 2024 12:14 am - Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday.
This weightlifting workout in your 60s can preserve strength for years

By Leo Sands
Jun 27, 2024 11:16 pm - Doing heavy weightlifting targeting your legs in your 60s has been shown to reap health benefits, even years later.
Teen fighting pediatric cancer says Camp One Step has brought light and hope and enabled him to be a kid again

Submitted by Jenny Kustra-Quinn
Jun 27, 2024 9:18 am - Eighteen-year-old Trevor Pavey has been on a tremendously challenging pediatric cancer journey since being diagnosed with medulloblastoma in 2016.
Get ready for the Swedish Days Bicycle Ride on July 7

Submitted by Carrie Halle
Jun 26, 2024 2:49 pm - The Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club’s Swedish Days Ride July 7 offers six routes ranging from the new Family Ride (12 miles) to the Double Metric Century (133 miles). This year, you also can create your own ride by combining colored loops.

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