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Heavy traffic moves near O'Hare International Airport. A bill is pending in the state Senate to regulate auto insurance rates.

Think your auto insurance rates are too high? Legislation could give Illinois consumers a break

Senate considers insurance reform bill to curb excessive auto and home rate increases, but industry warns it will do the opposite.

Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam

How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It's not the opening line to a dad joke. If you're Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an eight-foot (2 1/2 meter) fence and go on t...

Edward Hospital in Naperville is part of Endeavor Health.

Edward Hospital to expand cardiovascular services with nearly $29 million project

Endeavor Health plans a nearly $29 million project to expand cardiovascular services at Edward Hospital. The project calls for adding two new operating rooms and relocating two existing ones to the fourth floor of the Edward Heart Hospital. It also includes a new, 10-bed intensive care unit.

Patrick Joost, 3, of Elgin, picks out a book he likes as he and his mom, Yessie, explore the newly renovated KidSpace during a Friday grand opening celebration of the area at the Gail Borden Public Library.

Children rush to explore all that’s new in renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden Library

Children got their first opportunity on Friday afternoon to enjoy a newly renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

Experts say there is a connection between a child’s gut and their brain — called the gut-brain axis — and it can play a role in physical and emotional health.

Children’s health: How anxiety can affect your child’s stomach

Experts say there is a strong connection between a child’s gut and their brain — and it can play a big role in both physical and emotional health.

Expert gives advice on controlling insects, propagating houseplants and starting seeds

Gardening expert Tim Johnson offers tips on controlling insects, propogating houseplants and starting seeds.

The first step to controlling allergies is avoiding exposure.

Pollen problems: How to protect yourself during allergy season

Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.