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How to protect your kids from gaming disorder

By Ascension Illinois
Jun 30, 2024 8:47 am - Video games are not inherently bad for teens and kids to play but parents should be aware that excessive gaming can turn into a gaming disorder, where dopamine can affect the brain in a way that fuels addictive behavior.
Athletic training gym for kids as young as age 7 expands in suburbs

By Christopher Placek
Jun 30, 2024 8:47 am - The positive results of improved strength and stamina in their own children is what motivated an Aurora couple to become franchisees in a new athletic training gym in Arlington Heights.
‘It gives you goose bumps’: 2,000 flags fly in Wheaton to welcome July Fourth

By Katlyn Smith
Jun 29, 2024 4:23 pm - Volunteers on Saturday turned a Wheaton soccer field into a patriotic display of 2,000 American flags.
‘Really cool to be on a runway’: Runners take off during airport 5K

By Joe Lewnard
Jun 29, 2024 3:40 pm - At least 1,000 competitors enjoyed the unique opportunity to run on an airport runway during the Rock 'n' Run the Runway 5K race at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Saturday.
Earwig invasion? Here’s what you can do

By Jenny Whidden
Jun 28, 2024 5:24 pm - When Jessica Sefton started seeing chunks taken out of the leaves and flowers in her Buffalo Grove garden, she didn’t know what to think. As much as she searched, Sefton ...
Neighbors in the news: Annette Curtis receives excellence award from Des Plaines Park District

By Norrine Twohey
Jun 28, 2024 4:31 pm - Annette Curtis was recognized with the Dedicated to Excellence Award by the Des Plaines Park Board.
Wheaton’s Northside Park to feature new pickleball courts

By Katlyn Smith
Jun 28, 2024 4:18 pm - The pickleball phenomenon is growing in Wheaton. One of the oldest and largest parks in town will get three new pickleball courts.
Parents of teen dad wonder if they’re doing right thing

Carolyn Hax
Jun 28, 2024 2:12 pm - Parents of teen dad, now taking care of his child, wonder if they are doing too much to help him. Carolyn Hax says the most important person now is the baby.
How to navigate the end of your pet’s life

By Mary Conlon
Jun 28, 2024 12:33 am - Navigating decisions around the end of your pet’s life can feel overwhelming. Here are some ways you can take care of your pet and yourself.
Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they’re usually not needed

By DEVI SHASTRI
Jun 28, 2024 12:14 am - Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday.

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