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Sterling initiative aimed at teaching community how to support, assist residents living with dementia
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (669+ words) An initiative to help residents understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to show support for them, is underway in Sterling. The Sterling City Council approved a "Dementia Friendly Sterling" proclamation at the June 15 council meeting. For CGH…...
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (1232+ words) Jimmy M. , a compulsive gambler in recovery, hosts a podcast where he interviews other compulsive gamblers, their family members, addiction counselors and lawmakers. (Victor Hilitski for Illinois Answers Project)) This story is a collaboration between Capitol News Illinois and Illinois Answers…...
Northern Rehab launches "Move 250 Challenge" in celebration of America"s 250th anniversary
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (231+ words) Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists invite area residents to get moving this July as part of their "Move 250 Challenge," a community-wide initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary through health, wellness and physical activity. Taking place July 131, the challenge encourages participants of all…...
Doctors embrace AI as regulators work to ensure safe use
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (968+ words) A recent survey by the American Medical Association found that 81% of doctors polled are using augmented intelligence tools in some form. This result is more than double that of the 2023 poll. According to the survey, these 1, 700 doctors are using AI…...
Get Ready, Get Set, Give Back with $25 Sports Physicals at CGH!
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (267+ words) Shaw Local Get Ready, Get Set, Give Back with $25 Sports Physicals at CGH! CGH Medical Center- Get Ready, Get Set, Give Back with $25 Sports Physicals at CGH! (provided) Students participating in school sports need an annual sports physical to help…...
Streator fire adds hazmat scanner, repairs training center
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (242+ words) The Streator Fire Department was approved this week for repairs at their training center and a spectrometer for their hazmat equipment. Streator City Council approved both purchases during their meeting on Wednesday night. According to city documents, the winning bid…...
Relay for Life of the Sauk Valley celebrates 31 years
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (223+ words) Angel Eigsti and Mike Donnelly lead the survivors lap Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Relay for Life of the Sauk Valley. Eigsti is the longest survivor of the event, beating cancer 60 years ago. (Betty Clementz) The 31st annual Relay For Life of…...
Kankakee hosts first Walk for Alopecia to raise awareness and funds
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (144+ words) Lauren Benedict is organizing Kankakee's first Walk for Alopecia on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. at River Road Park. The walk aims to raise awareness and funds for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease affecting nearly 7 million Americans. The condition causes hair…...
Will County residents can help curb spread of mosquitoes after heavy rains " Shaw Local
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (150+ words) Will County residents can help curb spread of mosquitoes after heavy rains Shaw Local Will County residents can help curb spread of mosquitoes after heavy rains Health Department encourages these practices Recent heavy rains can bring more mosquitoes to Will…...
FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using m RNA technology
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (428+ words) Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of'its new shot, dubbed m Flusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting is a step toward a final decision ahead of the winter flu season. In…...