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The National Weather Service office in Romeoville during the May 16 dust storm.

Federal cuts to weather staff put Illinois emergency alerts at risk

As Illinois recovers from a record-breaking year of tornadoes that prompted emergency declarations across several counties, local officials and lawmakers are sounding the alarm about deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service – and the risks they pose to public safety.

Experts recommend setting earlier bedtimes a week or two before the first day of school, or gradually going to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier each night.

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

The adult crane offered food to the young birds and showed them how cranes poke around to find different foods.

How a ‘blended’ bird family helped sandhill crane chicks thrive in DuPage

The two sandhill crane chicks were first spotted by the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors after their parent became too injured to keep them safe. Another crane at the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center became a surrogate parent for them.

This Greek Lentil and Spinach Soup With Lemon has been a hit at casual dinner gatherings.

How I learned to stop stressing and just have people over for dinner

Having people over doesn’t have to be stressful, time-consuming or expensive. Here are a few strategies for making it something we could all do a little more often.

Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds

Early human ancestors during the Old Stone Age were more picky about the rocks they used for making tools than previously known, according to research published Friday. Not only did these early people make tools, they had a mental picture of where suitable raw materials were located and planned ahead to use them, traveling long distances.

Hero Park, a new playground constructed by the Round Lake Area Park District, is opening Saturday in Round Lake Beach. The playground is within North Shore Park at 2041 N. Orchard Lane. The grand opening is from 10 a.m. to noon.

Fully accessible Hero Park in Round Lake Beach opening Saturday

The Round Lake Area Park District is hosting the grand opening of Hero Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16.

Across the land, rainbow crosswalks face orders to erase ‘asphalt art’

Across the Florida and the country, thousands of other brightly painted street crossings would be paved over under guidance recently issued by the administrations of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and President Donald Trump. The dual directives call for the erasure of “asphalt art.”