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‘I was unable to speak’: Autism advocates laud statewide Blue Envelope Program for traffic stops

By Marni Pyke
Jul 27, 2026 6:28 pm - Popular with drivers with autism and police, a Blue Envelope Program designed to de-stress encounters goes live across Illinois in 2027.
Largest known US cyclospora outbreak has now spread to nine states, including Illinois

By Lena H. Sun and Jenny Ye
Jul 25, 2026 2:01 pm - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked four additional states to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
There’s a new way to treat sprains. Hint: Ice is out.

By Gretchen Reynolds
Jul 24, 2026 8:25 am - For decades, at-home treatments for common, non-traumatic sports or similar injuries, such as sprains, centered on rest, ice, compression and elevation. But there’s growing evidence that the full RICE approach may, in fact, impede recovery, not speed it.
What a podiatrist really thinks about flip-flops

By Paul Langer, DPM
Jul 24, 2026 8:19 am - A podiatrist says that having a variety of comfortable footwear options is a good strategy to maintain foot health — and for many people, that strategy can include flip-flops.
7 things a morning headache can reveal about your health

By Kathleen Felton
Jul 24, 2026 8:17 am - Waking up to a throbbing headache is never a pleasant way to start the day. Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research suggests, with women and those between the ages of 45 and 64 more likely to have them.
Ask the doctors: Waking with numb limbs often the result of sleep position

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jul 24, 2026 8:15 am - Temporary nerve compression due to your sleeping position can cause numbness when you first wake up.
Patient advocate: The gland guys don’t want to talk about

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jul 24, 2026 8:13 am - For something the size of a walnut, the prostate looms large in men’s imaginations and concerns as they age. That said, a recently published report said only about 6% of men talk to their doctors about prostate cancer screening.
Children’s health: How to protect your family from bug bites and stings

By Ascension Illinois
Jul 24, 2026 8:11 am - According to the pest control company Orkin, Chicago ranks second in the country for mosquito activity, highlighting how families across Chicagoland may need to be more diligent in protecting themselves from all the bites and stings that are out there.
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Jul 23, 2026 4:34 pm - Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work. Plenty of people regularly commute by bike. They say you don't need fancy equipment or to be in perfect shape to do it, too. If you're worried about smelling bad or looking unprofessional, pack a change of clothes and give yourself time to freshen up with deodorant and wipes. Safety advocates advise cyclists to wear a helmet and bright colors.
In honor of Dennis: Elgin Classic bike race honors veteran whose death changed Illinois cycling laws

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Jul 22, 2026 10:34 am - The Elgin Classic in Memory of Dennis Jurs honors a cyclist and Vietnam veteran whose death in 2015 inspired a law granting bicyclists the same rights as motorists.

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