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Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, stands in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers.

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

As thousands of Illinois households lose their federal food assistance this month, business owners also are preparing for potential loss. When households lose their benefits, they spend less at the grocery store, and the already-thin profit margins of independent grocers become even slimmer. Business owners face debt and potential store closures that could have far-reaching effects for small communities in rural Illinois.

The Lone Star tick is making its way to the suburbs. “Lone Star ticks are known as aggressive biters,” according to Alana Bartolai, ecological services program coordinator with the Lake County Health Department.

‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick season

As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.

The Golden Corridor Family YMCA's new fitness center will open at 141 Barrington Road Monday, June 1. A related sports complex will open next door later.

Relocated Golden Corridor Family YMCA set to open in Schaumburg June 1

The Golden Corridor Family YMCA’s Schaumburg location that shut down in the autumn of 2024 will reopen at its new site in the village on Monday, June 1.

10 tips for being a smarter farmers market shopper

Peak farmers market season is just around the corner. Are you ready for the annual fresh produce bonanza? Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, a refresher on navigating a farmers market is in order to help you make the most of your visit — and get the most bang for your buck.

Gas prices at a Marathon station at Maple Avenue and Midlothian Road in Mundelein on Monday. Higher prices won’t necessarily prevent Memorial Day weekend road trips this year, but they may be shorter, according to AAA.

Fuel, airfare angst takes a bite out of Memorial Day holiday getaways for Illinoisans

How much is gas in Michigan? Here’s that info and more if you’re escaping for summer’s first long weekend.

Naperville firefighters rescue 10 ducklings on Mother’s Day

Naperville firefighters execute a special Mother’s Day rescue.

FILE- Students play ball during recess at the St. Agnes Elementary School in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-MIlls, File)

Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years

Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group...