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In Managing FMLA Leaves, Medical Certifications Are Critical But Not Necessarily Controlling
One of the challenging aspects of managing FMLA leaves, particularly intermittent leaves, is determining whether a certain absence is appropriately treated as a covered FMLA leave. In many such circumstances, if the absence is not within the...

Illinois health officials warn against 'dangerous misinformation'

ADLM 2025 to address medical misinformation, health risks posed by plastics, AI integration into care, precision medicine, and more
CHICAGO, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At ADLM 2025 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo) from July 27-31 in Chicago, laboratory medicine experts will communicate the awe-inspiring power of this field to advance...

Optimal Heart Health in Children Cuts Risk of Chronic Diseases in Adulthood
Newswise — Optimal heart health from birth through adolescence, as measured by a combination of metrics, leads to long-lasting cardiovascular and overall physical, cognitive and mental health, according to the systematic review published in the...

Plan for a healthy lawn
By Andrew Holsinger The summer can bring out the best of the lawn as far as enjoyment goes. Building a better lawn during the heat of summer is a tough task. While grasses may seem like they thrive in the summer season, so do the weeds if they...

Chicago Bears 2025 Offseason Superlatives: Slept-on Move
Last week, our guy Jacob Infante shared his Chicago Bears offseason superlatives on his Twitter page, and then he elaborated on those selections for us in this article. But we wanted to get in on the fun by doing our own version that we’re rolling...

Rosemont ranks 63rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May
Rosemont taxpayers ranked 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid approximately $1.5 million in sales taxes during that month. Rosemont ranked 57th in the Prairie State...

Memorial Hospital Laboratory CAP Recognition
Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Carthage, Illinois, has earned accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, following a thorough on-site inspection. This recognition signifies that the laboratory meets rigorous global standards for...

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Embark on a 16-night eastbound adventure: New York, Chicago & San Francisco
✈️ Fly UK to San Francisco – Your Adventure Begins Begin with a comfortable flight from the UK to San Francisco. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your four-star hotel to relax and prepare for the journey ahead. 🌉 3 Nights in San Francisco –...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Buffett researchers host screening and discussion on 1995 Heat Wave
The room sat in silence as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for a moment to remember the lives lost in the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave. Thirty years ago this week, more than 700 people died as temperatures soared to 104 degrees. On Tuesday evening,...

Lifelong Benefits of Heart Health Begin in Childhood
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Optimal heart health from birth...

New Abbott And Real Madrid Program Puts Health At The Center Of Soccer’s Future
Abbott and Real Madrid teamed up to launch the inaugural “Abbott Dream Team,” which is a ... More first-of-its-kind initiative that blends elite training with health education to empower the next generation of soccer players.Photo credit: Abbott...

Texas dogs find refuge in Chicago after Hill Country flooding
CHICAGO — Nearly two dozen dogs from Texas have found temporary refuge in Chicago after being displaced by the Hill Country flooding. PAWS Chicago's disaster relief team has partnered with local organizations to provide shelter for these pets, who...

Woman found dead in Roseland, police charge Chicago man with murder
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:14PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man has been charged in the murder of a 30-year-old woman. Chicago police said she was found dead at a South Side...

Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump Administration
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Hospital officials in Illinois say they will have to make some difficult decisions in the next few years that could involve laying off staff, cutting back services, and even...

Chicago was supposed to warn residents about toxic lead pipes. It’s barely started.
This story is a partnership between WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News. Beatriz Salazar was sifting through her usual pile of mail this spring when an envelope from the city of Chicago caught her eye. Inside, she found a letter warning her — in...

Illinois And The Midwest See Surge In Tick Bite Related ER Visits
According to numbers from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks every year. Breaking that down evenly amongst the 50 states, that means Illinois residents are bitten by ticks more that...

Northwestern Medicine research finding opens the door to a viral link to Parkinson’s disease
A Northwestern Medicine research lab has found a usually harmless virus in brain samples from Parkinson’s patients. The idea that Parkinson’s could be linked to a virus had been theorized for years, but this is the first study to pinpoint a...

Illinois Head Start Association seeks to add new Trump immigration rules to its ongoing lawsuit
Early childhood education advocates, including the Illinois Head Start Association, are seeking to expand their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration to include new immigration status checks that the plaintiffs say are unlawful. The...