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‘Pot of gold': Suburban soccer team uses golden toilet to raise colon cancer awareness
A high school soccer team in the southwest suburbs is using a golden toilet, or “pot of gold,” to raise money and awareness about colon cancer and encourage their community to get screened.
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All Illinois newborns to be screened for genetic disorder, thanks to Oswego family
All babies in Illinois will soon be screened for a rare genetic disorder, in part due to the advocacy work of the Robinson family from west suburban Oswego.
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Are your allergies flaring up? Here's why this year is unusual
Suffering from bad allergies right now? Here’s what’s happening in the Chicago area and what to expect.
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Suburban mother opens up after experiencing rare complication during childbirth
A north suburban Chicago woman is sharing the story of a rare complication that occurred during her daughter’s birth to help raise awareness about what happened.
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‘We will catch you': Joliet uses sting operations to crack down on underage vape, e-cig use
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarettes or vapes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth since 2014.
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A look inside alternative treatments for ‘dry eye'
Dry eye is a condition that impacts more than half of Americans, but can get misdiagnosed.
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Survey asked parents what worries them about their child's health. Here's what they said
The Parent and Child Mental Health Survey surveyed more than 1,000 parents and caregivers.
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10 years after viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, those affected look back at impact
Started in the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a global phenomenon that raised awareness and tens of millions of research dollars for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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‘Sunxiety' a common concern among patients: dermatologist. Tips to ease your mind
While some relish the summer sun, others are taking sunblock a step further by staying out of the sun completely.
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After amputation, suburban high school teacher relearns her passion for soccer
A suburban high school teacher is inspiring her community by taking on new challenges, even in the face of extreme adversity.
