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Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

By JAIMIE DING
Apr 22, 2025 1:04 pm - Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescription...
Want more protein and fiber in your diet? Try edamame pasta.

By Anahad O’Connor and Joe Yonan
Apr 22, 2025 5:59 am - Edamame pasta is a standout in the world of legume pastas. A two-ounce serving of edamame spaghetti contains around 12 grams of dietary fiber — roughly the same amount in two cups of cooked broccoli.
‘We all need music’: Barrington High School orchestra teacher recalls lessons during pandemic

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 21, 2025 4:27 pm - When COVID-19 forced Barrington High School to go remote in March 2020, orchestra teacher Clark Sheldon faced a daunting challenge — teaching a class relying heavily on group participation at a time when students couldn’t be together.
Five boys in three years: Long Grove mom delivers rare set of spontaneous triplets

By Vincent Pierri
Apr 19, 2025 12:45 pm - A team at Advocate Children’s Hospital successfully delivered spontaneous triplets — Levi, Jackson and Mason — born to Stephanie Epstein of Long Grove. Two of the boys are identical twins, while the third is fraternal — a rare and more complex type of triplet pregnancy.
US has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in 24 states. Here’s what you should know

By DEVI SHASTRI
Apr 18, 2025 3:47 pm - The U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week.
‘The game certainly has grown’: How one player’s efforts boosted pickleball’s popularity in the Tri-Cities

By Dave Heun
Apr 18, 2025 4:54 am - One might be inclined to tag Cris Anderson as the “Queen of Pickleball” in St. Charles. And that’s certainly not a stretch.
Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better

By Lindsey Bever
Apr 18, 2025 2:25 am - Sleeping with loose-fitting socks made of natural materials may help you sleep better, and even keep you cooler overall.
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Apr 18, 2025 2:05 am - Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in the way of their lives is a necessary choice, one that a growing number of employers recognize.
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

By JOCELYN GECKER
Apr 18, 2025 1:48 am - Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before. And experts say it’s affecting areas like mental health and school attendance. A few small changes to how parents and teens approach sleep can make a dramatic difference.
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

By MARIA CHENG
Apr 18, 2025 1:36 am - Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast.

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