Health and Fitness
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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
Sep 01, 2026 11:56 am - Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical care at three of its Illinois hospitals – saying it will centralize the services at two of its other hospitals and invest in maternal health in the community. Prime is suspending OB services at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora effective Oct. 1.
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As demand for mental health services grows, providers turning to publicly funded 708 boardsSep 01, 2026 7:21 am - As mental health agencies in the suburbs scramble to find funding, they are turning to community mental health boards.
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Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spikeAug 30, 2026 8:48 am - In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
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Elgin Township joining forces with schools, nonprofits on youth mental health programs
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Rabid bat found in backyard of home near St. CharlesAug 28, 2026 10:56 am - A bat found in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles tested positive for rabies, authorities say.
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Children’s health: Back to school starts at bedtimeAug 27, 2026 12:35 pm - By the end of summer break, many kids have drifted far from their school-year routine, and getting them back on track takes more than just an early alarm on the first day of class. It starts with more consistent changes to their sleep schedule. Children’s brains are still developing, and they need adequate rest to support their daily growth.
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Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in bikingAug 27, 2026 10:46 am - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak reflects on the past six years in biking, including new laws and resources.
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Endeavor Health partners with District 211 to provide sports medicine services to athletesAug 26, 2026 2:14 pm - Endeavor Health and Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 have launched a new partnership providing sports medicine services and training support to student-athletes at all five district high schools.
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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Aug 26, 2026 8:59 am - Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.