American service members and veterans who are wounded, ill or injured — and wish to explore or compete in organized sports — will meet in … Read more ›
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Sports
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World Sport Chicago Hosts Second Annual Valor Games Midwest; Armed forces veterans also invited to career hiring event
Community service
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Why Young Workers Should Care About Social Security
Summer will be here before we know it. That means millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. Whether a new … Read more ›
Entertainment
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Why Should Kids Read Every Day? Let's Do the Math
Student A reads 20 minutes five nights every weekStudent B reads only 5 minutes a night (or not at all)20 minutes/night x 5 times each … Read more ›
Children and family
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Bobblehead Dad: Be a Better Dad Today
Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›
Family
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Navigating Travel Soccer Tryouts
It’s hard to tell what you’ll see more of while in your car this time of year, orange road construction barriers grinding traffic to a … Read more ›
Family
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Big Blast and Right Fit Partner to Provide Fitness Program for Youth/Adults with Special Fitness Challenges
Big Blast is forming a new partnership with Suzanne M. Gray, creator and author of the nationally recognized fitness program for youth with autism, called … Read more ›
Health and fitness
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
Health and fitness
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Cancer Survivors Needed
From the moment you hear the words “You have cancer,” you become a survivor. No matter your age, your race, your diagnosis date, your type … Read more ›
Nature
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Aquatic Invasive Species Found at a Lake Near You
Asian carp. Zebra and quagga mussels. Brazilian elodea and Eurasian watermilfoil. Their names read like a list of recent headlines. All of these aquatic animals … Read more ›
Health and fitness
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Health Department Observes National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
The week preceding Memorial Day has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. This year, the observance will take place May 21-27. In … Read more ›
