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Billy, an English Springer Spaniel, tucks before hitting the water Sunday during the DockDogs big air competition at Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer. Billy and owner Andryana DeBartelo are from Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Pups make a splash during big air competition at Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer

Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer closed its three-day run Sunday with the final rounds of the Dockdogs National Canine Aquatic Competition.

Make back to school shopping a fun time. Let kids express themselves by allowing them to pick out their own backpack, folders or clothes. Go out to lunch or grab a treat before or after you shop to make it more special.

Children’s health: Tips for managing back-to-school anxiety

It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is just around the corner. This time of year is filled with many emotions for both parents and children. Remember that it’s important to avoid projecting your stress onto your child.

For an especially colorful salad, use heirloom tomatoes of different hues. You also can combine tomato varieties and sizes for more varied texture and appearance.

Savory-spicy peanut dressing complements the sweetness of this tomato salad

This robustly seasoned, almost meaty tomato salad was inspired by Mexican salsa macha, a savory-spicy condiment made with dried chilies, garlic, nuts and seeds that are fried in oil, then pureed. This recipe skips the blender and deconstructs the salsa, adding the ingredients directly to the salad.

Adults who are unsure about their vaccinations records could benefit from a measles booster shot.

Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.

There have been 1,267 confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As cases continue to emerge, health-care experts say the best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated. Most people in the U.S. have gotten these shots as children, but a measles vaccine booster may help some adults.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program.

Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will be required to cover a greater portion of the administrative costs and benefits of SNAP, which could cost several hundred million dollars.

Water overflows from the Canyon Lake spillway near New Braunfels, Texas, Friday, July 5, 2002, adding to the floodwaters along the Guadalupe River.

What flood insurance does and does not cover

While standard home insurance policies cover fire and wind damage, even good property insurance typically doesn’t cover things like flooding and earthquakes, which usually require a special and separate policy for each.

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, is a carrier of Lyme disease.

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

Ticks can be active in any season, and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.