Lifestyle
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‘Trust your gut’: Tips for choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
Feb 20, 2026 8:11 am - The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.
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Children’s health: Signs of heart problems in children and infantsFeb 20, 2026 8:10 am - February is American Heart Month. In the United States, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) every 15 minutes. Affecting nearly 1 in 100 babies, CHDs include a wide range of structural heart conditions present at birth, from mild abnormalities to complex, life‑threatening defects.
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Ask the doctors: Did diet or exercise improve blood glucose readings?Feb 20, 2026 8:09 am - Both exercise and food choices bolster the body’s insulin response, which in turn helps maintain optimal blood sugar levels. The difference between the two actions lies in the mechanisms involved.
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Salvation Army Elgin Corps honors community partners for help with holiday campaignFeb 19, 2026 2:24 pm - After a holiday season where the Salvation Army Elgin Corps worked to provide a merrier Christmas for more than 500 families, the organization held a partner recognition breakfast Thursday to honor the volunteers and sponsors who helped make it happen.
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‘Love Story’ is revealing just how much Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style has endured
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Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by today’s conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy
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Ashes to go: Faithful avail of drive-up Ash Wednesday distribution in Elk Grove VillageFeb 18, 2026 4:43 pm - For the fourth year, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Elk Grove Village distributed ashes at a community drive-up event Wednesday.
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Muslims begin holy month of Ramadan with fasting and feeding those in needFeb 18, 2026 2:54 pm - Muslims across the suburbs and globally began the Islamic holy month of Ramadan Wednesday with daily fasting from dawn to sunset, while also increasing giving charity, worship and reflection during the period.
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Vineyard Church offers free fun and games at Friend-FestFeb 18, 2026 12:47 pm - Friend-Fest 2026 is a free community event hosted by Vineyard Church of Elgin on March 7, offering fun activities, games, and food for kids through fifth grade. The event provides a safe and enjoyable environment for families, with carnival-like games and a "Calm Room" for quieter activities
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Learn about the ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus at Gary UMC in WheatonFeb 18, 2026 12:19 pm - Throughout Lent, you can explore the “I Am” sayings of Jesus at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.