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WED, 7/6/2022

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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A heat advisory is in effect for much of the Chicago suburbs today as high humidity levels are expected to drive the heat index in some parts up to 110 degrees.

Stifling humidity expected today with damaging thunderstorms forecast later

Intense humidity will drive today's heat index above 100 degrees in most suburbs then followed by strong thunderstorms the could produce flash floods in some areas.
There is both research and anecdotal evidence to support the idea that people with naturally red hair have different pain control responses.

Redheads may need more anesthesia

Q: When I told my dentist that I'm having knee surgery this summer, she said to be sure the surgeon knows my hair is naturally red and not dyed. She said redheads respond to pain drugs differently, and she actually has to use more anesthetic on me. Is that really true?
This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for indoor display.

Watch for plant diseases emerging this month

This is the time of year to check closely for magnolia scale, an insect about the size of a pencil eraser. Typically found on the underside of magnolia branches, the scale is responsible for creating an overall thin condition of the tree.
Jake Chinn of Armadillo’s BBQ and Rib Company finishes off some ribs on the grill during the 12th annual Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Ribfest at Sunset Park. This year’s festival will feature six rib vendors.

Lake in the Hills' Rockin' Ribfest serves up food, music

This year's Rockin' Ribfest in Lake in the Hills will feature Tommy DeCarlo, the singer of rock band Boston, as well as tribute and local bands, according to the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills.
Eighteen years after the hobbits watched their movie win Best Picture in Los Angeles, Elijah Wood, left, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan will meet with fans Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, at the Fan Expo Chicago convention in Rosemont.
Fan Expo convention brings 'Lord of the Rings' reunion to Rosemont
Will Fan Expo Chicago be the one convention to rule them all? With four Hobbits, a galaxy of stars and a fanbase yearning for the experiences they've missed the last few years, that's certainly the goal for the convention that sets up shop Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10, in Rosemont.
Evelyn Tabaszewski, 2, gets a lift from her dad, Greg, as they walk through the Wheaton Field of Honor Sunday. The field will display 2,000 American flags through Monday in Seven Gables Park as a tribute to individuals serving in active-duty military, fallen servicemen and servicewomen, first responders, veterans and hometown heroes.
'There's lots and lots of stories out here': 2,000 flags displayed for Wheaton's Field of Honor
The Wheaton Field of Honor, a display of 2,000 American flags, is open for solemn viewing through the Fourth of July at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton.
Schools such as Brook Forest Elementary in Oak Brook had to make adjustments to class sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring many to increase staffing despite enrollment declines over the past several years.
How COVID-19 pandemic reshaped school district staffing across the suburbs
Despite a decline in enrollment in the 2021 school year for most suburban school districts, personnel figures and staffing costs rose because of the pandemic.
Holidays such as the Fourth of July can be difficult for the bereaved.
After a death, the changes are daunting
Here we are, another big holiday, the Fourth of July. A big occasion for the gathering of family and friends, probably at a backyard barbecue. But for the bereaved, everything has changed because a loved one is not here anymore.
During World War II, Vic Erdelac’s B-17 crew was nicknamed “The Orchid Boys,” because commanders thought they deserved orchids for doing such good work. Erdelac, of Grayslake, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Tuesday.
Constable: As he turns 100, WWII vet reflects on 50 missions he'll never forget
As a teenager, Vic Erdelac was expected to follow his dad and brothers into a career in the steel mills. Instead, the man who turns 100 on Tuesday flew 50 bombing missions during World War II.
Mark Petrovich of Bartlett kayaks on the Fox River in St. Charles on June 29.
Suburban Skyview: Kayaking on the Fox River
In this week's Suburban Skyview column, a local kayaker creates perfect paddling patterns on the Fox River.
Excessive sun, dehydration and heatstroke are all real health issues you need to be mindful of when being active outdoors.
Be mindful of the sun and heat when you are active outdoors
Whether you are walking the dog, rollerblading down the lane, jogging off some extra pounds, or biking through the park, before long the sun, heat, and/or humidity can wear you down and cause serious side effects if you are not careful.
A recent decision allows children 6 months to 5 years old to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the last age group to be approved for vaccination.
What to know about COVID vaccination for kids under 5
On Friday, June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supporting the decision the following day. Many families have been waiting for this decision.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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