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Two Hours Per Week is Key Dose of Nature for Health and Wellbeing
Spending at least two hours a week in nature may be a crucial threshold for promoting health and wellbeing, according to a new large-scale study. Research led by the University… Read more
Be Aware of These Skincare Products When in Sun
You’re all set for a fun day in the sun with your wide-brimmed hat to shield you from the UV rays, and you have given your waterproof SPF 30 or… Read more
Erie Family Health Centers Moves Chicagoland Toward a Society Without HIV
After 30 fulfilling years of the nationally-recognized HIV/AIDS program, Lending Hands for Life, Erie Family Health Centers is the closest it’s ever been to moving Chicagoland toward a society without… Read more
Know Your Status: ‘GTZ-IL to end HIV epidemic by 2030’
By: Ashmar Mandou According to Getting to Zero Illinois (GTZ-IL), a state-wide initiative to end the HIV epidemic in the state by 2030, an estimated 39, 842 people were living… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bills Protecting Illinoisans from Cancer-causing Chemicals
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation tightening restrictions on the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in Illinois. The bills, SB1852 and SB1854, were proposed after tests showed alarming levels of ethylene oxide… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Surrounded by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates, Governor JB Pritzker signed the most equity-centric law on Tuesday to legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois, beginning Jan…. Read more
Taylor Street Apartments and Little Italy Branch Library Garner National Award
The Taylor Street Apartments and Little Italy Branch Library development has been honored as Project of the Year by Smart Growth America/LOCUS Leadership Awards. The award was announced Sunday at… Read more
Armed suspect arrested in gun related traffic stop in Village of Lyons
A Lyons Police squad car pulled over a vehicle on a routine traffic stop involving excessive speeding at around 5:45 PM on Ogden Avenue between White and Leland Streets in… Read more
Navy Pier Celebrates Fourth of July
Navy Pier, Chicago’s favorite Independence Day locale, invites Chicagoans and guests to enjoy a remarkable Fourth of July, complete with live music in the Miller Lite Beer Garden and the… Read more
State Rep. Ramirez Hosts 2019 GranFestival Centro Americano
On Friday, 4th District State Representative Delia Ramirez and other honored guests celebrated the official kick-off for the 2019 GranFestival Centro Americano. The festival is the largest of its kind… Read more
