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Northwestern Medicine steps up support for community health clinic as insurance costs soar

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 31, 2026 11:57 am - A Crystal Lake-based nonprofit medical clinic is seeing a surge of clients as health insurance costs skyrocket, leaving many to go without coverage altogether.
Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

By Rebecka Pieder
Mar 31, 2026 10:52 am - Organizations seeking to create community living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities say local zoning laws in Illinois are “discriminatory” and are pushing for legislation to protect the federal rights of those residents.
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ kids

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
Mar 31, 2026 9:58 am - The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice.
Pollen problems: How to protect yourself during allergy season

By KENYA HUNTER
Mar 27, 2026 9:51 am - Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.
How to create best practices for your child’s social media use

By SARA CLINE
Mar 27, 2026 9:48 am - For many parents, battles over screen time, fears of online harm and difficulty pulling kids away from endlessly scrolling has become a part of navigating an increasingly digital childhood. And while there are tips when it comes to kids’ screen time, experts say the most helpful thing a parent can do is simply talk to their kids.
Stress and counseling awareness go hand in hand

By Bonnie Lane
Mar 27, 2026 9:27 am - Whether it was intentional or coincidental, April features two “awareness” months that complement each other: Counseling Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The former is a tool to help you cope with the latter.
Children’s health: How anxiety can affect your child’s stomach

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Mar 27, 2026 9:27 am - Experts say there is a strong connection between a child’s gut and their brain — and it can play a big role in both physical and emotional health.
Ask the doctors: Research continues in how to treat long COVID

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Mar 27, 2026 9:26 am - It has been nearly three years since the United States declared the federal COVID-19 public health emergency to be over. But for millions of Americans struggling with the syndrome known as long COVID, the challenges continue.
‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Mar 25, 2026 9:32 am - A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical 9-to-5 routine. “Microshifting” is a trend that involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single stretch. Time spent at work is flexible and scheduled around personal responsibilities and priorities.
As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and KAITLYN HUAMANI
Mar 25, 2026 8:52 am - The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty.

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