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A wrecking ball equipped crane rests next to the last remnants of a Northwest Point office building that is being demolished on Wednesday, March 6, in Elk Grove Village.

Skyview: Sun sets on obsolete suburban office building

Crumbled concrete and twisted metal rest atop one of the last remaining portions of a structure in the Northwest Point office complex in Elk Grove Village recently.

Talking even just a five-minute walk after eating has shown to help moderate blood sugar levels, according to an analysis of seven studies.

Taking a walk after eating can help with blood sugar control

Can taking a short walk within 90 minutes of eating help moderate blood sugar levels? Data from seven studies says yes.

Visitors to Brookfield Zoo Chicago can take a spin on a huge new Ferris wheel installed for the zoo’s 90th anniversary celebration.

Ferris wheel opens, koalas coming to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

One of the first things you might notice when you arrive to the south side of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the sheer size of a new Ferris wheel. But it’s the view from the t...

Coping skills, such as seeking out support groups, books and podcasts, may help you with a struggle you're facing.

Not everyone needs therapy; how to build coping skills

Psychological suffering can signal a time for reflection and change, but it does not always require therapy. Other resources can help alleviate stress, anxiety and loneliness.

St. Charles East head baseball coach Derek Sutor has his head shaved by Andrea Bauer of St. Charles during the St. Charles Challenge fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Friday, March 15, at St. Charles East High School.

St. Baldrick’s Foundation celebrates 25 years

Volunteers came together Friday evening to help “Conquer Kids’ Cancer.” A St. Charles Challenge shaving event was held at St. Charles East High School on March 15 as part...

Our sense of pleasure and satisfaction can become so connected to specific individuals that it can seem impossible to do anything worthwhile unrelated to them, writes Dr. Christopher W.T. Miller.

What grief does to your brain, and how to cope with it

Losing someone important can feel catastrophic. Experiencing loss can lead to shifts in our biological systems. We need to be gentle with ourselves during the grieving process.

Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine sit in a cooler at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, New York.

Measles fast facts: How contagious is it? Who’s safe? And what are symptoms?

Illinois marked its 12th confirmed measles infection Thursday, the most since 17 were reported in 2015.