Intermittent fasting has been linked to an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, but medical professionals caution against placing too much weight on the study’s findings due to its limitations.
Study links Intermittent fasting to increased heart risks, draws skepticism from experts
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Romeoville chooses the library for third Holiday Ornament
Romeoville library officials released their 2024 Romeoville Holiday Ornament, a library book celebrating the Romeoville branch of the White Oak Library District, which will be available for purchase ($15) in person at Village Hall and the Recreation Center starting April 29 until sold out.
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Primary final vote results have been determined
The Will County Clerk’s Office released official results of the March 19 primary election, showing that several races were separated by hundreds of votes, and that the only close election was for judge to represent the county’s 12th Judicial Circuit Court 2nd Subcircuit.
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Plainfield library to get a makeover
The Plainfield Area Public Library is undergoing renovations worth $10.5 million, which will be funded by issuing bonds and using savings from the capital reserve fund, and will be closed for up to one year to minimize disruptions to its services.
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Glasgow Announces Justin Regular Sentenced to 30 Years for University Park Murder
Justin Regular, 23, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for First Degree Murder in the 2020 shooting death of Chikiris Murphy, and will serve 3 years mandatory supervised release and receive 1,520 days credit for time served in jail.
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Manley works to streamline State Government
State Rep. Natalie Manley is advancing legislation that would create a new unit within the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget to facilitate comprehensive auditing of state agencies and make recommendations on new reforms and control processes to improve transparency and accountability.
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Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association Honors Women Leaders in Diverse Media Excellence
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) hosted its exclusive 2024 Sheroes in Media Awards reception, honoring Katina Arnold, Alicia Bell, Janet Dewart Bell, Yvette Cabrera, Nicole Dungca, Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Tracie Powell, and Emily Wilkins, Lifetime Achievement Award to Margery Kraus, and Luminary Award to Janet Yang.
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Illinois Grocery Initiative Offers Grants to Open New Grocery Stores in Food Deserts
The Illinois Grocery Initiative has launched a new grant program to encourage the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts, with awards ranging from $160K to $2.4M, and a 1:3 match requirement from businesses.
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Will County Children’s Advocacy Center opens new state-of-the-art facility
The Will County Children’s Advocacy Center celebrated the opening of its new facility, providing expanded services and resources for victimized children and their non-offending family members.
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State Senator Pushes for Ban on Direct Shipping of E-Cigarettes
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has championed a measure to prohibit e-cigarettes from being shipped to anyone in the state, in an effort to protect youth from the dangers of vaping.
