Lifestyle
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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.
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There are endless opportunities to be givingJul 02, 2025 8:34 am - Annettee Budzban says that the kindness we do for others lives forever.
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No stove required: Refreshing cold peach soup just right on a hot dayJul 02, 2025 6:11 am - Soup probably isn’t at the top of your dinner menu when temperatures are pushing past 90 degrees. What if we told you there’s a soup that’s cool, refreshing and doesn’t require you to fire up the stove? One that’s creamy, sweet and just tangy enough to keep things interesting — with ripe summer peaches as the star of the show? Now we’re talking.