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Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spike

Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spike

In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.

 
Elgin Township joining forces with schools, nonprofits on youth mental health programs

Elgin Township joining forces with schools, nonprofits on youth mental health programs

The Elgin Township 708 Mental Health Board is providing $437,000 for a pilot program to provide preventive measures and early intervention care at five schools in Elgin Area School District U-46.

 
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Rabid bat found in backyard of home near St. Charles

Rabid bat found in backyard of home near St. Charles

A bat found in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles tested positive for rabies, authorities say.

 
Children’s health: Back to school starts at bedtime

Children’s health: Back to school starts at bedtime

By the end of summer break, many kids have drifted far from their school-year routine, and getting them back on track takes more than just an early alarm on the first day of class. It starts with more consistent changes to their sleep schedule. Children’s brains are still developing, and they need adequate rest to support their daily growth.

 
Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in biking

Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in biking

Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak reflects on the past six years in biking, including new laws and resources.

 
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Endeavor Health partners with District 211 to provide sports medicine services to athletes

Endeavor Health partners with District 211 to provide sports medicine services to athletes

Endeavor Health and Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 have launched a new partnership providing sports medicine services and training support to student-athletes at all five district high schools.

 
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.

 
Kaneland High School students exposed to measles, health department confirms

Kaneland High School students exposed to measles, health department confirms

The Kane County Health Department has identified two locations where people may have been exposed to measles following a confirmed case that was announced Monday.

 
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With stalemate’s end, Dundee mental health board releases grant money

Thousands of dollars in Dundee Township 708 Mental Health Board grant money, held up by an impasse over the board’s composition, were finally released.

 

Ascension Illinois hosting free influenza immunization clinics this fall

Ascension Illinois is offering 31 free flu shot clinics throughout the Northwest suburbs in September and October 2024.

 

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