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Linda Singer, an attorney representing the plaintiff, left, shakes hands with attorney Kevin Huff, representing Meta, after they made closing arguments Monday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in a trial where the social media conglomerate is accused of misleading its users about how safe its platforms are for children.

As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions

The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it's not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant's platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty.

Buffalo Grove ranks among Niche's Best Places for 2026.

Buffalo Grove earns recognition among Niche’s Best Places

Buffalo Grove has gained national recognition among the premier places to live. The village received high marks in the newly released Niche 2026 “Best Places to Live” rankings.

U.S. Army veteran Frank Kaczmarek and his wife, Jeannine, received a new roof from D-Wing Construction on Tuesday as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.

Vietnam vet ‘forever grateful’ for new roof atop Fox Lake home

Vietnam War veteran Frank Kaczmarek is “forever grateful” after he and his wife, Jeannine, received a donated new roof atop their Fox Lake home and detached garage Tuesda...

Light enamel will darken over time, but it's no cause for concern.

My enameled Dutch oven turned dark. Can I still use it?

I am not sure what I did, but the inside of my enameled Dutch oven turned dark. Can I still use it, or should I toss the pot? It’s a 5-quart enameled cast-iron pot that I have had 10 years now, but just recently I made beef stew, and it’s all darkened on the inside.

Catherine Tilly’s “Blue Eyes and Butterflies” mural in downtown St. Charles.

Mural artist questions impact of St. Charles paint ordinance on public art

A St. Charles mural artist is concerned about a new city ordinance requiring approval for painting on buildings.

To get an accurate blood pressure profile, you need multiple readings. Proper technique and a good monitor are also important.

Ask the doctors: Daily blood pressure checks increase data

Not only are blood pressure readings taken at home considered to be reliable, but for many adults, they are recommended.

Brian Safdari

Tips for filling out your FAFSA forms to avoid mistakes

When you hear that the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2023 made it easier to apply for federal financial aid for college, you may think, “This will be easy!” True, the act reduced the number of questions, but people still find the form so complex and overwhelming that the process seems designed to confuse them.