There’s a misperception cancer mostly impacts older people – not so. Cancer is on the rise in people 50 and under. There are many reasons for the spike, especially lifestyle factors starting early in life and adulthood, which are likely to increase the risk of cancer. Factors include poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and obesity. The […]
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Southland International Film Festival Returns at GSU
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival, presented by Governors State University, returns for its second annual Summer Showcase screening series. This series of screenings will showcase films from Chicagoland filmmakers followed by a live, in-person Q&A, with special guests in the attendance. Presented in the GSU F1622 Amphitheater, tickets are $10 per film (plus $1.53 […]
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Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative Laudes Franciscan Health Family Birth Center
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center in Olympia Fields recently received two awards from the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative for its patient-centered care – the Leader Award for Birth Equity and the Quality Improvement Excellence Award for Promoting Vaginal Birth in 2022. Joan Culver, director of patient care services at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, said the Family […]
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St. Rose of Lima Monthly Mass June 30
Monthly Mass will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, at 6 p.m., on Friday, June 30. Enter through the west door, under the canopy. The elevator also is nearby. All are welcome. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held from 3-5 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon at St. Rose. […]
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Tips for Avoiding Bug Bites This Summer
(StatePoint) Bug bites are not just a nuisance, they can cause discomfort and even pose health risks for some. “Mosquitoes that may carry Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue fever and West Nile virus are always out in full force during the summer months and new evidence suggests tick populations are growing, expanding their geographic ranges and carrying […]
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KCC Hosting July Fourth Celebration with Music and Fireworks
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue on Tuesday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The fundraising event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony […]
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Five Ways to Live Your Best Travel Life This Summer
(Statepoint) Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations, and rising prices. In fact, 80 percent of Americans are planning to travel as much or more than they did last summer, according to a new Harris Poll survey from T-Mobile. No matter where you’re going, here’s how to watch your wallet, while making […]
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Kankakee Kultivators Garden Walk June 22, Activity Updates!
When Peter Meany was a kid, he and a good buddy happily spent a lot of time at the tree nursery owned by his buddy’s dad, who enthusiastically grew and recommended native Illinois plants and trees. Peter was hooked. As an adult, he started from scratch and, without professional help, he’s developed a rich landscape […]
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Chicago Southland International Film Festival Returns to GSU
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF), presented by Governors State University (GSU), will host its second annual Summer Showcase with film screening events on June 29, July 13, and August 3, at 7 p.m., in GSU’s F1622 Amphitheater. The Summer Showcase includes three feature length films from local filmmakers, including: “Love, Charlie: The Rise […]
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Heart Attacks: Care is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
A recent study from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) suggested women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men. The study included 884 patients, and 27 percent of them were women with an average age of 67. The average age of men in the study was 60. Sridhar […]