In emergencies, when every minute counts, research shows family, friends and neighbors are often saving lives. These local efforts go uncounted, yet they’re crucial.
Neighbors and strangers pulled together to help LA fire survivors – 60 years of research shows these unsung heroes are crucial to disaster response
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Trump’s idea to use military to deport over 10 million migrants faces legal, constitutional and practical hurdles
The president has vast authority over the armed forces, but using them to secure the border would quickly unleash legal chaos, say lawyers.
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Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to treat flu and fever
In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.
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Will County Health Department encourages everyone to protect themselves from Norovirus
The CDC and IDPH have reported increased numbers of norovirus in Illinois and the country, with outbreaks occurring in Will County, and the Will County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
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MLK’s ‘beloved community’ has inspired social justice work for decades − what did he mean?
Martin Luther King Jr. popularized the term ‘beloved community’ and gave it his own meaning. But the still-cited phrase was coined decades before.
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ACA record-breaking enrollment as Trump administration may repeal key provisions to coverage
The Biden-Harris Administration has reached a record-breaking enrollment of nearly 24 million Americans in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace for 2025, doubling enrollment since President Biden took office.
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Kohl’s in Plainfield among 27 stores closing in April
Kohl’s is closing 27 underperforming stores, including one in Plainfield, Illinois, due to a shift to online shopping and the closure of a nearby Wal-Mart.
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A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
The Los Angeles fires may be the most costly natural disaster in US history. An expert on safety, risk reduction and complex systems calls for a blue-ribbon commission to analyze their causes.
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Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask
What are the goals of the insurance? Who is being insured? And how are policyholders and their risks classified?
Posted inFood & Wine
Wine of the Week: The latest Bordeaux wines from France make their U.S, Debut to start the new year
Bordeaux wine enthusiasts can taste the exceptional 2022 vintage from over 80 prestigious producers at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux’s national tour, which is stopping at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.
