Health and Fitness
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Children’s health: How to manage food allergies at schoolMar 13, 2026 6:00 am - About 1 in every 10 children and teens in the U.S. has a food allergy, an abnormal immune response to a specific food. That’s roughly two kids per classroom.
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Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
Mar 12, 2026 3:51 pm - The age of eligibility for ABLE accounts was expanded in January 2026, meaning people who acquired their disabilities before they turned 46 can now open accounts. These accounts allow people with disabilities to save and invest money without risking their federal benefits.
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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More therapy dogs sought for Naperville, Elmhurst hospitalsMar 10, 2026 2:18 pm - Endeavor Health is recruiting more therapy dogs to visit patients at Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
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FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism
Mar 10, 2026 11:42 am - The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism.
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Fighting lung disease, one step at a timeMar 08, 2026 5:43 pm - Firefighters joined hundreds of others fighting lung disease one step at a time during Sunday’s Fight for Air Climb at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower.
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A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentaryMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.
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This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
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Are expensive shampoos worth it?
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Study finds cancer risk is lower for vegetarians, but not vegans
Mar 06, 2026 8:37 am - Vegetarian diets are linked with a lower risk of several cancers, including pancreatic, breast and prostate, according to a study that found no similar benefit — and even a higher chance of colon cancer — among vegans.