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Fatty Livers Increase Kids’ Risk of Diabetes
About seven million children in the U.S. have fatty livers, and nearly a third of those kids also have prediabetes or diabetes, according to a new study. So-called nonalcoholic fatty… Read more
This Labor Day, Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
This Labor Day, families and friends will be celebrating the end of the summer. Sadly, this festive time is also a dangerous time on our roads, as many alcohol- and… Read more
Baby Boomers Choosing Medicare Advantage
By: Chad Pendleton, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement in Illinois Each day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. The Baby Boomers are reaching Medicare eligibility at a rapid rate, and more… Read more
Celebrate National Cookie Day
DoubleTree by Hilton is teaming up with Amtrak to delight unsuspecting travelers by giving Chicago commuters a “sweet” surprise for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. On Thursday, August 4, DoubleTree… Read more
What’s Worse Than Death? Dementia and Breathing Machines, According to Patients
For patients facing serious illnesses, dying isn’t necessarily the thing they dread the most — according to a new survey, a majority of patients consider bowel and urinary incontinence and… Read more
Celebrating Fifteen Years of Children Advocacy
By: Ashmar Mandou For the past 15 years, Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) has been fighting to keep children safe from sexual and physical abuse and on Thursday, Aug. 4th joined… Read more
Apprehension of Robbery and Aggravated Battery Suspects
On, July 27, 2016, the Berwyn Police Tactical Operations Unit was advised that two dangerous robbery offenders had eluded capture in the City of Rockford and were believed to be… Read more
Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans
In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management… Read more
Martinez to hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair
Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will be holding her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair with State Representative Jaime Andrade, Jr. (D-Chicago) and Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa… Read more
We Are Hip-Hop
By: Ashmar Mandou Now in its 11th year, Elevarte Community Studio will kick-off their annual We Are Hip-Hop Festival on Saturday, Aug. 6th at Dvoark Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St…. Read more
