Cook County
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7 mistakes that can derail your retirementFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - I have spent many years helping clients plan for their retirement. Unfortunately, I have also seen many mistakes that retirees have made along the way. Here are a few that you should avoid.
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Estate planning 101: How to get startedFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - When you start estate planning, create an inventory of all your assets. Make a list of who you want to receive those assets — and how, experts advise.
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‘I’m not the only one’: Glen Ellyn mother honors daughter’s memory with mental health resources to help struggling teensFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - Stefania Rahn struggled with anxiety and depression before passing away at 28. Her family now provides the Stef's Corner bookshelf in her former school district to help students access mental health resources.
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.
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Democrats far outspent GOP rivals in suburban U.S. House races — none more than Raja KrishnamoorthiFeb 08, 2025 12:45 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent nearly $5 million on his 2024 re-election campaign, more than any other suburban House candidate.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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Grief & healing: The invention of Valentine’s WeekFeb 08, 2025 6:30 am - Valentine’s Day has turned into a Valentine Week. For those in grief, it might be best to keep it simple by remembering happy times.
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Boys basketball: Brown’s big night helps Fremd avenge Barrington loss, win MSL WestFeb 07, 2025 11:20 pm - None of Ryan Brown's game-high 28 points brought Fremd's crowded house down like the Fremd senior's dazzling third-quarter pass against Barrington did Friday night. Brown...
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Boys basketball: Cwik’s career night sparks Bartlett’s win over South ElginFeb 07, 2025 11:10 pm - Joey Cwik slashed his way to a career-high 31 points as Bartlett took home a 71-52 victory over Upstate Eight West conference rival South Elgin on Friday night in Bartlet...
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Boys basketball: Miletic’s 31 points helps Rolling Meadows clinch fifth straight MSL East titleFeb 07, 2025 10:47 pm - Ian Miletic made sure it was thumbs up for Rolling Meadows Friday. Miletic got off to a sizzling start, scoring nearly half of his 31 points in the first quarter as the M...