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The Cherry Tree Inn was decorated on April 25 while “Exes of Christmas Past” was filmed at the inn in Woodstock.

‘Groundhog Day’ inn gets another role, this time in upcoming Christmas movie shot in Woodstock

Although the Easter Bunny just visited McHenry County, the Cherry Tree Inn in Woodstock recently was decorated for Christmas. The Cherry Tree Inn played host to filming for another holiday movie during the week of April 21.

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has cystic fibrosis caused by a rare genetic mutation, is shown during a trip to Maine.

Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there’s new hope.

Stunning advances in genetic science have revealed the subtle, insidious culprits behind brutal diseases and have started paving the way for treatments. But patients with these exceedingly rare mutations often have fewer options and poorer prospects such that many are now pinning hopes on experimental gene therapies.

Charlotte Soto, 2½, of Wheaton, waits for her mom, Rachel, to get her Spiderman kite airborne during the “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park on Saturday in Wheaton.

Hundreds of kites soar over Wheaton’s Graf Park

Giant Manta Ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park Saturday.

Elite athletes aren’t the only ones who can gain benefit from pairing a creatine supplement with resistance training. Creatine may provide healthy older adults a small but significant increase in muscle mass and strength.

Can creatine supplements help older adults’ muscles? Here’s what to know.

For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could benefit from the supplement as well.

To build language, parents can narrate routines during the day, such as diaper changes or making dinner, to build connections between what a child hears and what they see.

Let’s talk! Your child’s language milestones matter

How can you know if your child’s language development is on track? It is important to be proactive in seeking out early detection for a language delay and the best way to do this is by talking to your pediatrician.

Víctor Gómez, a bilingual chemistry teacher in Leyden High School District 212, has been named the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year.

Leyden High bilingual chemistry teacher named 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year

Víctor Gómez, a bilingual chemistry teacher in Leyden High School District 212, has been named the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year.

JoCleta Wilson celebrates her 100th birthday last year with her colleagues at The Home Depot.

Centenarians share their longevity formula: ‘Staying busy gives you purpose’

Extending working life, volunteering and regular socializing may slow aging and reduce premature death risk. Studies link these activities to a stronger sense of purpose, which is associated with increased longevity and lower all-cause mortality. Here, some centenarians share their key to longevity.