Lifestyle
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Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
May 31, 2025 5:30 pm - A bill that seeks to control the rising cost of prescription drugs while also offering financial help for many small, independent pharmacies in Illinois cleared the General Assembly on Saturday and will soon be sent to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.
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Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come
May 31, 2025 3:14 pm - Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. Gone are specialists who were confronting a measles outbreak in Ohio, workers who drove a van to schools in North Carolina to offer vaccinations and a program that provided free tests to sick people in Tennessee.
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What your net worth statement is telling you
May 31, 2025 1:10 pm - A summary of all your assets and liabilities is a crucial first step toward getting a better handle on your finances. Before you start putting together a net worth spreadsheet, gather as much information as you can to get the best sense of what it can tell you.
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Confused by fluid federal COVID-19 shot policies? Experts offer guidanceMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - As federal COVID vaccine guidance shifts, experts encourage talking to doctors and making personal medical decisions based on risks and benefits.
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Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary namingMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
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Tom and Tim Belgio receive Marmion Academy's Distinguished Service AwardMay 30, 2025 11:29 pm - Marmion Academy recently honored Tom and Tim Belgio of Belgio's Catering with the Father Alcuin Deck Distinguished Service Award for their outstanding contribution and faithful service to the Academy over the past 20 years.
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Local wineries showcased at Batavia Uncorked on June 7May 30, 2025 1:39 pm - Batavia Uncorked wine festival returns for a second year on June 7 with local wines, food, and live music along the Riverwalk.
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Carolyn Hax: Minimalist troubled by girlfriend’s excessive family
May 30, 2025 6:00 am - Minimalist worries his girlfriend will adopt her family's wasteful lifestyle. After criticizing them, she snaps back that he is being too judgmental. Carolyn Hax says he is, and they need to communicate their views and assess the relationship.
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Get the most out of your 15.7 minutes with the doctorMay 29, 2025 8:27 pm - The median face time with a doctor is 15.7 minutes, according to one study. Here are some tips to help you squeeze the most value out of even a brief appointment with a pressed-for-time health care practitioner.
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How to handle owners using guest parking spacesMay 29, 2025 3:04 pm - Condo owners are using guest parking spaces and it’s causing problems for the board. How can the board address this, short of having the cars towed?