Health and Fitness
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New approaches for the upcoming holidaysNov 13, 2021 6:00 am - Most families have holiday traditions, or habits. Such as, where the holiday dinner is held, who cooks what, what dishes are served, what time of day, who is invited or ...
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Instructors, clubs and courses offer programs to train you to bike safelyNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - No matter what, “play it safe” is wise advice. For biking, plenty of safety training exists, much of it free, either instructor-led, virtual, online resources or, my fav...
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Neighbors in the news: New Libertyville hospital names Jennifer Weiss as CEONov 12, 2021 5:00 am - • Jennifer Weiss, a licensed physical therapist with 15 years of leadership experience, was named CEO of the future Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyv...
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With cases up, are we entering another COVID-19 wave?Nov 12, 2021 12:00 am - With new cases of COVID-19 jumping by 30% in a week statewide, health experts on Friday urged both the vaccine-hesitant and parents of children ages 5 to 11 to schedule ...
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Give the gift of life at Roselle Lions' blood drive Nov. 17Nov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - The Roselle Lions Club will be hosting its third blood drive of the year on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from noon until 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Roselle American Leg...
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Caring in Action: Ecker Center's 'One Magical Evening' hopes to conjure up a good time and raise moneyNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - Psychiatric and mental health services. Substance use and gambling disorder services. Psychosocial rehabilitation groups. HIV/STI testing and prevention. Overdose preven...
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New COVID-19 cases shoot up by 2,799 in a dayNov 10, 2021 12:00 am - Public health officials are 'watching the situation closely'
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Naperville hospital ordered to let COVID-19 patient receive ivermectin from unvaccinated doctorNov 10, 2021 12:00 am - A COVID-19 patient at Edward Hospital has received the controversial drug ivermectin after a DuPage County judge ordered the Naperville hospital to allow an unvaccinated...
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From a rare cancer to a rare hole-in-one: A golfer's triumphant returnNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Gary Jones is a rarity in more ways than one. A year ago, he was diagnosed with ampullary adenocarcinoma, a very rare type of cancer that represents just 0.2% of all gas...
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Constable: Holidays provide opportunity for loving discussions instead of angry confrontationsNov 09, 2021 4:30 am - The holidays often give us a chance to get together with loved ones who bring to our tables cranberry sauce, latkes, samosas, marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, pecan pi...