Health and Fitness
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Why Elgin is giving state a chance to pass legislation before addressing e-bike, scooter lawsApr 01, 2026 2:22 pm - Elgin officials said they’ll wait until the state’s spring legislation session is over to see if any proposed regulations regarding e-bikes and other micromobility devices pass before suggesting an ordinance of its own.
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Cook County warns of measles exposures in Northwest suburbs
Apr 01, 2026 1:26 pm - The Cook County Department of Public Health is warning of possible measles exposures in Mount Prospect and other parts of the Northwest suburbs.
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Northwestern Medicine steps up support for community health clinic as insurance costs soar
Mar 31, 2026 11:57 am - A Crystal Lake-based nonprofit medical clinic is seeing a surge of clients as health insurance costs skyrocket, leaving many to go without coverage altogether.
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Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Mar 31, 2026 10:52 am - Organizations seeking to create community living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities say local zoning laws in Illinois are “discriminatory” and are pushing for legislation to protect the federal rights of those residents.
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ kids
Mar 31, 2026 9:58 am - The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice.
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Pollen problems: How to protect yourself during allergy season
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How to create best practices for your child’s social media use
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Stress and counseling awareness go hand in handMar 27, 2026 9:27 am - Whether it was intentional or coincidental, April features two “awareness” months that complement each other: Counseling Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The former is a tool to help you cope with the latter.
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Children’s health: How anxiety can affect your child’s stomachMar 27, 2026 9:27 am - Experts say there is a strong connection between a child’s gut and their brain — and it can play a big role in both physical and emotional health.
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Ask the doctors: Research continues in how to treat long COVIDMar 27, 2026 9:26 am - It has been nearly three years since the United States declared the federal COVID-19 public health emergency to be over. But for millions of Americans struggling with the syndrome known as long COVID, the challenges continue.