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Video attached to article Born prematurely at just 2 pounds 9 ounces, Will Belmonte will celebrate his 20th birthday on Tuesday as a sophomore at DePaul University. Shortly after he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 10, the Bloomingdale man started The Will B Foundation to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s push for a cure.

Constable: 'Miracle baby' now working on cystic fibrosis cure

Born two months early on the bathroom floor of their Itasca home, Will and Alexis Belmonte were hailed as "miracle" babies. Twenty years later, Will is working on finding a cure for himself and everyone with cycstic fibrosis.
While microchips in credit cards have sharply reduced fraud in transactions that take place in stores, mobile and online transactions have become the low-hanging fruit of criminal opportunity.

Think your credit card is safe in your wallet? Think again.

While microchips in credit cards have sharply reduced fraud in transactions that take place in stores, mobile and online transactions have become the low-hanging fruit of criminal opportunity.
The GAO report was commissioned in 2016 by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who sits on the Senate Budget Committee, after he met with people from McDowell County, West Virginia, where the life expectancy is 64 years, according to the senator’s aides. Associated Press File Photo

Poor and middle-class Americans are much less likely to survive into their 70s, report says

Poorer Americans are much less likely to survive into their 70s and 80s than rich Americans, a stark life-expectancy divide compounded by the nation's growing disparities in wealth, according to a federal report.

Prostate cancer 101: What men need to know

Men, don't procrastinate. It may be time to check your prostate. Here are some basic facts in our Prostate Cancer 101 crash course, courtesy of Dr. David Guthman, a board-certified urologist with Northwest Community Healthcare Medical Group in Arlington Heights.
Buying mums just beginning to bloom means more flowers in your garden.
Keep mums blooming as long as possible
Mums are back. They are out front when we go into grocery stores and box stores. The benches of garden centers are loaded with them. Whether you love these quintessential flowers of autumn or not, it can't be disputed that their brightly colored blooms announce fall has arrived.
As Apple debuted its newest iPhones on Tuesday, a striking new feature took center stage: a three-lens setup that puts a near-professional camera in the hands of anyone who can afford the $999 to $1099 devices.
Does the new iPhone creep you out? Why tiny holes scare some people
Three lenses are a lot better than two -- unless they send you reeling in disgust.
Go back to the basics to get results
When it comes to getting results with exercise, it's common to overcomplicate the process. Let's get back to the basics and lay the foundation of what it really takes to get results.
Heart attacks are not always easy to diagnose in women
Q: A month ago, our 69-year-old mother became nauseated and had pain in her jaw. Then she got so weak that my brother made her go to the ER. It turned out she'd had a heart attack. She never had chest pain, so she had no idea anything bad was going on. Is that common?
A shade-producing pergola can be made of aluminum, vinyl, wood or composite materials.
Wouldn't more shade be so cool
Whether your outdoor living space is used to host barbecues, throw pool parties or relax with a good book, adding a shade structure can contribute to the comfort and design of your outdoor retreat and keep you protected from wind, rain and harmful ultraviolet rays.
Barrington High School junior Aubrey Launer will make her debut Saturday as captain of a team walking in memory of her late father and raising money for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Here, she’s pictured with her dad, Paul, who died from ALS in 2015. He was co-captain of Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade team in the ALS Walk for Life to benefit Les Turner.
Barrington High student leading team in memory of dad in ALS Walk for Life
Barrington High School junior Aubrey Launer will debut as Saturday as captain of a team walking in memory of her late father and raising money for the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
Students from Peacock Middle School run on the Frederick Maier Boardwalk at the Springbrook Nature Center in Itasca. The center provides nearly two miles of trails at 130 Forest Ave.
Itasca's Springbrook Nature Center offers chance to quietly reconnect with nature
It's not exactly Atlantic City, but Itasca's Springbrook Nature Center features plenty of boardwalks and other paths that wind their way through marshes, prairies and woodlands.
Take small, positive steps toward a new normal
I do not think there is any one thing you can do that will make long-term grief go away. So I believe the best we can do are the little daily positive activities that count up and help us be more cheerful.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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