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Saturday, May 15, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Sanjay Gupta says he’s worried that Americans are not getting clear enough messages about what they should or shouldn’t be doing at this stage of the coronavirus pandemic.

CNN's Sanjay Gupta worries about a muddled pandemic message

At this stage in the pandemic, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is concerned that Americans are not getting clear enough messages about what they should or shouldn't be doing to keep themselves and others protected. The veteran CNN chief medical correspondent produced and narrated a documentary about the race to develop a vaccine called "Race for the Vaccine," which debuts at 8 p.m. Saturday on CNN.
Good care, mostly by regularly adding plenty of organic materials and avoiding compaction, results in a soil with many pore spaces, some to retain water and some for air.

Clay, sand, silt, loam: How different soils affect gardens

Regularly adding plenty of organic materials and avoiding compaction results in a soil with many pore spaces -- some to retain water and some for air.
The American Rescue Plan, which President Joe Biden signed in March, expanded subsidies for people buying their own insurance on Affordable Care Act exchanges. In addition, anyone who receives unemployment benefits this year can qualify for zero-premium health insurance through the exchanges, regardless of income.

Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now

The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now.
When it comes to picking a credit card, you may believe a card is right for you simply because you’ve heard of the bank that issues it or someone you know carries the card. Depending on the perks you want and the cards you can qualify for, the right card for you may be one you’ve never heard of before.

Millennial Money: A flashy credit card may not fit you best

With cards touting sleek metal designs, luxury perks and loyalty program status upgrades, simply carrying a flashy card can make you look like the kind of person who has access to whatever it is they hide behind velvet ropes.
Rich Aycock of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club tows a ghost bike as part of the club’s 2019 observance of the Ride of Silence. This year’s rides, which honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling, take place May 19.
Rides of Silence May 19 honors cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding
On May 19, many suburban cyclists plan a Ride of Silence, in-person or virtual, to commemorate those who have been killed or injured while cycling.
“Heck, Time to go Fishing” by Seward Johnson is on display as part of St. Charles Park District’s Sculpture in the Park program at Mount St. Mary Park.
A look at this year's Sculpture in the Park display in St. Charles
As it has since 2006, the Sculpture in the Park program at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles lured us in for a closer look at this year's exhibit.
The semifinal of “Pooch Perfect” aired Thursday.
'I had a lot of emotions that night': Elgin couple get engaged on ABC's 'Pooch Perfect'
An Elgin couple competing together on the ABC network dog grooming show "Pooch Perfect" got engaged during Tuesday's episode. Alyssa Kasiba and Justin Dorn have made it to the final three and will compete for the $100,000 prize on next week's episode. Locally, they operate a mobile dog grooming business called Simply Diffurent.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to examine an update from Federal officials on efforts to combat COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
'Get vaccinated -- or wear a mask until you do': Vaccinated can largely ditch masks, CDC says
In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Rene Sarmiento, 17, of Lombard and a student at Glenbard West, gets a COVID-19 vaccine. Federal authorities approved COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 12 to 15 this week.
Got COVID-19 vaccine questions for your 12- to 15-year-olds? We've got answers
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 12 to 15. Here's advice from pediatricians on what to expect.
Ryan Mains takes a minute to enjoy the view during his last Run For Our Lives challenge in 2019. This year’s event is May 22.
Huntley man to run 115 kilometers to bring awareness to firefighters' suicide statistic
There were 115 firefighters/paramedics who died by suicide in 2020. It is a staggering statistic that doesn't get much publicity. But Ryan Mains of Huntley aims to make sure more people are made aware of the dire situation.
Officials at Six Flags Great America have donated 50,000 tickets to the amusement park as part of an incentive package to get younger Illinoisans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Six Flags donates 50,000 free tickets to encourage youths to get vaccines
Six Flags Great America is offering 50,000 free tickets to anyone getting vaccinated as part of a partnership with Illinois intended to spur vaccinations among younger teenagers, who were authorized this week to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech version of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Geneva Dadabo, 12, of Elgin holds her mom's hand Thursday as she receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Yesi Velazquez at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Geneva was the first 12-year-old to be vaccinated at the hospital.
'Kind of nervous but excited': Elgin girl the first 12-year-old vaccinated at Sherman Hospital
Geneva Dadabo of Elgin on Thursday was the first 12-year-old to get the COVID-19 vaccine at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. The hospital had 101 appointments scheduled on the first day that age group was eligible to be vaccinated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 387, Tom Grieger photo: These two girls look through books in the children’s section of the Arlington Heights Library in February of 1965.
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In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open carriage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role.
Images:Prince Philip, husband of Queen Eliazabeth II, dies at 99
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,221, Mike Seeling photo: Blackhawk school students work on a project in their science class in Bensenville in March of 1966.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 1,065, Al Smith photo: Play ball was the call as 210 Prospect Heights Little Leaguers turned out for opening day ceremonies in May of 1965. The enthusiasm of the major league Cardinals unfortunately did not carry them to victory as they dropped the opening contest 1-0 to the White Sox.
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