Parenting
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Expanded infertility treatment coverage in Illinois paving the path for future parents, but there's more work to be doneAug 23, 2021 11:00 pm - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08/24/2021 Heather Martinez Stork Foundation for Infertility 630-779-2721 Stork@Storkfoundation.org Expanded infertility treatment coverage in Ill...
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Kimberly Palmer: Lessons in back-to-school shopping for 2021
Aug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - For parents, the return to school means a return to spending: NerdWallet recently found that, in spite of the pandemic, about half of parents who plan to back-to-school ...
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Nearsightedness in kids on the rise, but more options exist to manage itAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Myopia, or nearsightedness — when objects far away appear blurry — is one of the most common vision conditions in the world, affecting about 1 in 3 people. It's also the...
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$20K or more to expand your family? How to pay for adoption
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'I had very mild side effects': Doctor joins group in urging pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccineAug 10, 2021 5:30 am - Although research shows contracting COVID-19 puts pregnant women at higher risk of severe complications from the virus, only 22% of expecting moms have received one or m...
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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 ...