Lifestyle
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Dairying escape: Cows on the loose in Kane CountyJul 03, 2025 12:36 pm - Kane County drivers were urged to watch out Thursday morning for loose cattle near Maple Park, as a herd escaped from a Rustic Road Farm facility.
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‘He was my best friend’: Retired Wheeling police dog dies after developing illnessJul 03, 2025 10:59 am - A retired Wheeling Police Department dog who worked with the department for six years has died. Riggs, a 10-year-old German shepherd, partnered with officer Christopher Kanches from 2016 to 2022.
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LSSI partners with Elk Grove church: Respite care works both waysJul 02, 2025 11:08 pm - A local church partners with a care agency to give isolated and tired caregivers a much-needed lifeline through an innovative respite program
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‘Historic levels’ of Illinoisans will pack the roads, airports this holiday weekendJul 02, 2025 6:15 pm - What’s the busiest day at O’Hare and on the tollway this holiday? How much will gas cost? We have answers.
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Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Jul 02, 2025 4:37 pm - With record heat waves across the U.S., child advocates are warning parents and caretakers about the risks of heatstroke to children left inside hot vehicles.
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How to find mental health care in underserved communitiesJul 02, 2025 4:36 pm - Even if you have commercial insurance, finding care for common mental health challenges or a mental health crisis isn’t easy. And people living in minority or underserved communities typically experience longer wait times and a greater shortage of hospital beds.
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Children’s Health: Are AI chatbots safe for kids?Jul 02, 2025 4:35 pm - Artificial intelligence chatbots are now a part of daily life for many families. But children and teens increasingly turn to chatbots for entertainment or companionship. That’s when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can be risky for young users.
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Ask the doctors: Can stem cells help cure Type 1 diabetes?Jul 02, 2025 4:33 pm - Stem cell research shows promise for treating Type 1 diabetes, but expanded trials are still needed to evaluate effectiveness and side effects.
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Muddy playground at St. Mark Preschool in Mount Prospect now just a memoryJul 02, 2025 4:25 pm - Children at St. Mark Preschool in Mount Prospect will miss less playground time due to rain with the installation of new artificial turf thanks to a fundraising effort that raised $35,000 in contributions.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.