Health and Fitness
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So, who can get which booster shots now? Here's a quick guideOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - The booster shots to further vaccinate against COVID-19 that have been administered recently are only Pfizer/BioNTech's vaccine, but demand is expected to rise in the co...
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Why we walk: 'Tony's Team of Angels' walks in honor of family patriarchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - The Coleman family knew very little about Parkinson's disease when their patriarch, Tony, was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in 2016. Tony had been fatig...
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Moving Day Chicago raises funds for Parkinson's disease researchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - It's time to get moving to help people who have a hard time doing just that. Moving Day Chicago, which raises funds for Parkinson's disease research, will take place Sun...
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What are the next steps toward vaccinating younger children?Oct 21, 2021 1:00 am - It's a waiting game now for parents eager to get their children between ages 5 and 11 vaccinated against COVID-19. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ...
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Elgin Golferettes celebrate 70 years of golf, laughter and friendshipOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Although the world-renowned Elgin National Watch Company ended production over a half century ago, one aspect of this iconic company remains as strong as ever. The Elgi...
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How fundraising concert for St. Jude came together at Des Plaines TheatreOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - Our sixth annual Concert for Jimmy Zito - Rockin' the House for St. Jude will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the newly renovated Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St...
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Fundraising concert Nov. 7 for St. Jude honors musician's memoryOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - Get ready to rock out! Or, wait, maybe Sinatra is more your style. Gospel? Classic pop? Or how about a little country from a former American Idol contestant? You can ge...
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FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines, backs Moderna, J&J boosters - but who can get them still TBD
Oct 20, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone el...
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Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sitesOct 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will particip...
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Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sitesOct 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will particip...