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Preferred route for Lake-Cook bike path topic of open house meeting

Daily Herald report
Jan 30, 2026 3:26 pm - The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
Elk Grove Village hosts blood drive Feb. 7

Daily Herald report
Jan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Elk Grove Village will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at village hall, 901 Wellington Ave.
States of slumber: Sleep-tracking devices have their limitations

By R.J. RICO and EMILIE MEGNIEN
Jan 30, 2026 7:59 am - Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly.
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Jan 30, 2026 7:48 am - Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. A large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
What to know about breast self-awareness

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN
Jan 30, 2026 7:47 am - What does it mean to have breast self-awareness? It's a more general, flexible approach to breast cancer prevention that involves staying familiar with how your breasts look and feel. It goes along with other early detection measures like getting regular mammograms.
Ask the doctors: Itchy feet from type 2 diabetes could have several sources

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jan 30, 2026 7:45 am - Neuropathy is not the only reason people living with type 2 diabetes may experience itchy feet. High blood sugar can interfere with the skin's self-repair mechanisms, including the ability to hold water. This can lead to chronic dry skin, which can become itchy.
Children’s health: Simple steps to raising heart-healthy kids

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Jan 30, 2026 7:44 am - February is National Heart Month, and while heart disease is often thought of as a concern for adults, doctors say the habits that protect the heart begin in childhood.
Patient advocate: Protein is the big food craze of 2026

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jan 30, 2026 7:42 am - First it was low-calorie. Then it was fat-free. Then high fiber and low carb. Then gluten-free and zero sugar. And now, it’s protein.Walk down the aisle of your favorite store and you’ll see shelves packed with protein powders, shakes, chips, coffee, even protein soft drinks and ice cream.
RFK Jr. picks promoters of debunked vaccine-autism claims for key panel

By Ariana Eunjung Cha
Jan 29, 2026 3:55 pm - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped a key federal autism advisory board, appointing members who have echoed his controversial views, including promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism.
Get ready to lace up: A guide to outdoor ice skating rinks

Daily Herald report
Jan 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs.

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