Health & Fitness
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Peloton recalls treadmills after a child dies
May 5, 2021 10:06 AM - Peloton is recalling its treadmills after one child died and 29 other children suffered from cuts, broken bones and other injuries from being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.
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Palatine postponing run/walk events until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
May 5, 2021 6:38 AM - Palatine will allow neighborhood run/walk events only when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted -- by September, officials hope -- but will OK block parties when the state enters the next phase of the Restore Illinois plan. -
From target shooting to museum passes: State plans to offer 'free stuff' for vaccinations
May 5, 2021 6:39 AM - Illinois officials are offering "incentives" to residents to get immunized against the coronavirus -- starting at a downstate shooting facility where those who get COVID-19 shots also get free targets. -
Outdoor fun returns to Schaumburg's Town Square
May 4, 2021 12:34 PM - Music and movement events hosted by the Schaumburg Township District Library will return to Schaumburg's Town Square this summer. -
A crisis of undiagnosed cancers Is emerging in the pandemic's second year
May 4, 2021 9:35 AM - A factory worker didn't want to call in sick or catch COVID-19, so she tried to ignore the pain. Now she has stage 4 cancer.
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Constable: Who is vaccinated? If only 'vaxdar' were real
May 4, 2021 6:23 AM - Burt Constable can't claim to have gaydar, which is unreliable and offensive. He also doesn't have gendar, as he's not guessing if a person is a he, she or they. But he wishes he had vaxdar, the ability to tell if someone has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The growing popularity of e-bikes: What are they, who's riding them, and is it cheating?
May 4, 2021 6:00 AM - Here to stay, with plenty of choices, e-bikes are more popular than ever with my fellow Baby Boomers, commuters and others. -
Reaching herd immunity against COVID in Illinois likely a 'longer process' than hoped
May 4, 2021 6:19 AM - Will Illinois ever reach herd immunity? Stop wringing your hands and convince someone to get vaccinated, experts say. Also, let's aim for 60% vaccinated -- it did wonders for Israel. -
Suburban school districts step up efforts to vaccinate teens
May 3, 2021 3:09 PM - As the school year winds down, several suburban school districts are stepping up efforts to get older students inoculated against the COVID-19 virus before they break for summer. -
Navigating teenage moodiness, anxiety and other emotions
May 2, 2021 9:30 AM - The pandemic has altered routines, which can be challenging for teens. Parents may have noticed emotional and mental health changes in their kids. When is this cause for concern?
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