Health and Fitness
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Children’s health: Understanding the dangers of social media challenges for kidsSep 11, 2026 12:52 pm - The American Academy of Pediatrics warns about dangerous social media challenges that teens participate in, including the Benadryl challenge, cooking NyQuil chicken, and the blackout challenge.
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Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Sep 11, 2026 10:02 am - A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new “medical aid in dying” law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to ...
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VASA Fitness bringing its 11th Illinois club to Mount ProspectSep 11, 2026 9:59 am - A national fitness club is moving into Mount Prospect’s south side, promising an innovative and affordable place to work out.
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 startSep 08, 2026 2:14 pm - Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill adults to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians when the law goes into effect ...
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Children’s health: Back-to-school tips for healthy phone useSep 04, 2026 2:16 pm - Research shows school phone policies reduce distractions during the school day. Help your kids prepare by practicing phone-free times at home and teaching them alternative coping strategies for boredom and stress.
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Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns sue Illinois to block medical aid-in-dying law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Sep 04, 2026 9:05 am - Chicago’s Catholic archbishop, two orders of Catholic nuns and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to block the state from enforcing a controversial Illinois law set to take effect next week that would let doctors prescribe medication to help terminally ill patients end their lives.
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Naperville City Council bans retail sale of kratom products
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Human infections of West Nile reported in DuPage, Lake countiesSep 01, 2026 12:49 pm - The first human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage and Lake counties were reported by health authorities Wednesday.
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Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care