Parenting
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New state law expands access to family leave
Aug 10, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a ...
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Schaumburg Boomers host Autism Awareness Night on WednesdayAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Boomers will host their annual Autism Awareness Night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wintrust Field, presented by Roots Autism Solutions. Several features will...
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MCC's child care center accepting registration for fallAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - The Children's Learning Center at McHenry County College has opened registration for a variety of programs this fall semester, which begins Aug. 16. The Center offers c...
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What to know before taking a lengthy car trip with a babyAug 07, 2021 7:00 am - With vaccines easing the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of families are planning trips again. But because younger children can't get the vaccines yet, many parents are opting ...
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How Wheeling police are working to better assist nonverbal residentsAug 06, 2021 5:30 am - A new Wheeling Police Department program aims to help officers and firefighters better assist people who have limited or no verbal skills because of autism, dementia or ...
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Glenbard Parent Series to focus on 'Rethinking Parental Pressure' Aug. 19Aug 05, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 19, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Rethinking Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Encouraging Your Child t...
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The truth about vaccination: Spread the wordAug 04, 2021 11:00 pm - As we face another possible surge in COVID-19, health care experts everywhere continue to stress the need for vaccination against the deadly virus for everyone ages 12 a...
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Naperville police to give college safety presentationAug 04, 2021 1:00 am - Naperville police are hosting a presentation Thursday to teach crime prevention strategies and promote safety on college campuses. College freshmen and their families ar...
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Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Comic book fans around the country will celebrate their favorite superheroes and diabolical villains on Aug. 14 with Free Comic Book Day - and the Des Plaines Public Lib...
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Your adult child has health challenges. How can you help?Jul 25, 2021 7:00 am - They don't call it the “sandwich generation” for nothing. When I look back on these columns, I see a fair number concern caring for aging parents, whether they live down...