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TUE, 9/29/2020

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The contents of your home first-aid kit will vary depending on your activities and lifestyle.

How to make a well-stocked first-aid kit

Assembling a basic supply of medicines and treatments in one organized place -- along with instructions for how to use them -- will prepare you to care for yourself and others, particularly as the coronavirus pandemic continues and flu season approaches.
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa. Forest preserve officials throughout the suburbs report increased trail usage, by both cyclists and pedestrians, during the pandemic.

Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trails

You weren't imagining it -- bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August.
Intense itching in the forearm could actually come from spinal problems affecting the nerves that animate the arm.

Cervical surgery relieves mystery itch

Q: A friend had to get one of his cervical discs replaced because it got damaged from surfing. He was surprised when his doctor said that getting a new disc is also why a constant itch along his right forearm finally went away. What's the connection?
Local artist Danielle Casali designed the mural displayed on a wall at Geneva High School honoring the Class of 2020.

Geneva High School's symbol-filled mural honors Class of 2020

A team of students, parents, teachers and community members came together to create a mural displayed at Geneva High School honoring the Class of 2020.
Contestants from “MasterChef Junior” will re-create moments from the Fox TV show live at the Raue Center in April 2021.
Coming to the Raue Center in 2021: 'MasterChef Junior'
The live version of "MasterChef Junior" makes at stop at Crystal Lake's Raue Center for the Arts in April 2021.
Walkers get ready to walk through the streets for the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk in 2018, raising funds to fight hunger in the Barrington area and around the world. This year the walk will take place virtually.
Why We Walk: Virtual CROP walk aims to help less fortunate both locally and globally
In the 37-year history of Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk, more than 13,270 walkers have raised over $1.56 million. Organizers are hoping to build on that total with this year's event, which takes place virtually on Oct. 11.
Leslie Ferris Yerger of Hawthorn Woods shows the hiking boots she wore during a 500-mile walk across Spain that she used to mentally prepare for her fight against breast cancer.
Devastating diagnosis sparks a singular mission for Hawthorn Woods woman
A Hawthorn Woods woman who received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis three years ago fights so others don't suffer the same outcome.
Deacon Mark Plaiss teaches in the chapel at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein, with students socially distanced.
Private schools have made in-person learning a priority. Here's why.
Officials at suburban private schools that have offered in-person learning from the start of the academic year say they're driven by the social-emotional health of their students.
Janet Sutherland-Madden and husband Kevin Madden stroll down the Illinois Prairie Path near the Glen Ellyn train station on Sunday during a walk to raise money and awareness for the fight against brain aneurysms.
With small steps, couple hope to make big strides in fight against brain aneurysms
Janet Sutherland-Madden took small steps Sunday during a walk down the Illinois Prairie Path in DuPage County, but she also was making huge strides for a cause that means much to her.
All manner of monsters inhabit Aurora's Basement of the Dead.
In the time of COVID, local haunts adopt 'scary safe' precautions
While the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered several Chicago-area haunted houses, Aurora, Elgin and Zion haunts will open in time for the season, with safety precautions in place including temperature checks, enforced social distancing and mandatory face coverings.
Dogs with floppy ears can be more prone to ear infections.
How to know when your dog's itch is more than just an itch
I always knew when our dog was scratching her ears even if she wasn't in the same room. I would hear the jingling of the tags on her collar as her back paw scratched her ear or her head shook to relieve the itch. Sometimes an itch is just an itch, but many times an itch requires professional treatment from a vet.
Walking might seem too easier to be considered valid exercise, but the truth is it’s actually a good workout and those who are starting the activity after being sedentary should start slow, gradually increasing the distance walked.
Breaking down barriers to a good walk
A walk is good exercise, yet it can still sometimes be difficult to start or maintain the habit. Here are some solutions to keep you moving.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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