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TOPS honors Elmhurst man for weight loss success

Submitted by TOPS
Jul 17, 2025 11:42 am - Richard Hails of Elmhurst lost 57.4 pounds through TOPS, a nonprofit weight loss, education, and support organization. He was named the 2024 TOPS Illinois King, meaning he lost more weight than any other male TOPS member in the entire state and reached his goal weight.
First 2025 human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake County

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 16, 2025 12:57 pm - The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been reported in Lake County.
New Geneva fitness studio is ‘owned by women, for women’

By Dave Oberhelman
Jul 16, 2025 10:26 am - Having successfully operated LadyStrong Fitness in Schaumburg since 2016, partners Marciea Allen and Brittany Welk-Allen are opening a second facility this summer in Geneva.
Aurora finds unacceptable amounts of lead in water sample tests

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 15, 2025 12:47 pm - Aurora has found unacceptable amounts of lead in drinking water in at least 10 homes out of 100 it tested earlier this year.
More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?

By MIKE STOBBE
Jul 15, 2025 6:41 am - Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It's the most vulnerable age group, accounting for about three-quarters of U.S. choking deaths, according to federal health statistics.
‘I’m not going to give into this’: North Barrington woman turns adversity into action

By Briana Iordan
Jul 13, 2025 8:19 am - North Barrington resident Joanne Dalessandro spent a decade trying to determine why she was having trouble with walking and other physical activities. Now that she knows it’s the result of a disease known as FSHD, she’s working to bring attention, and hopefully a cure, to the illness.
These 16 Kane County ZIP codes are high-risk for lead exposure

By Brenda Schory
Jul 11, 2025 9:47 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 16 ZIP codes in Kane County that are high-risk for lead exposure, according to a news release.
How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

By CHRISTINA LARSON
Jul 11, 2025 8:41 am - Ticks can be active in any season, and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
Eat healthier by adding beans, peas or lentils to your daily diet

By Anahad O'Connor
Jul 11, 2025 8:39 am - For many people who struggle to eat a healthy diet, the biggest barrier is often cost. But some of the most nutritious foods on earth are also among the most affordable: beans, peas and lentils, collectively known as pulses.
Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.

By Teddy Amenabar
Jul 11, 2025 8:33 am - There have been 1,267 confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As cases continue to emerge, health-care experts say the best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated. Most people in the U.S. have gotten these shots as children, but a measles vaccine booster may help some adults.

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