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Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post, presented in part by Nationwide Insurance agents in the Chicagoland region and the City of Chicago. Finally. The moment you and your child have been waiting for! If you’re a parent and you have a teen, it’s inevitable that your child will start to drive at some point. Having a teen driver can be scary, but you can get through it. You can help your teen driver become a safe and responsible person on […]

todayJune 11, 2018 21

Business & Lifestyle

New Jersey approves controversial health insurance law

On May 30, Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey enacted a law that demands all residents in the state of New Jersey must receive health insurance or suffer a penalty from not having it. This marks New Jersey as the second state to demand individual health insurance following Massachusetts’ bill in 2006. With this new bill, all residents in New Jersey must have health insurance by the first of January in 2019 -- this gives the population seven months to […]

todayJune 7, 2018 4

Life & Style

Tips to keep your pet healthy in the heat

Spring is here, summer is approaching fast and it’s time to get outside and start taking advantage of the warmer weather. Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning celebrity veterinarian, has a few tips and tricks on how to keep your pet happy and healthy in the heat. Before you start your jogging treks, hiking excursions or bicycle touring with your furry partner by your side, it’s important to understand these spring/summer safety measures to keep your pet happy and safe. Easing […]

todayJune 2, 2018 29

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Survey: Nearly half of Americans won’t be vacationing this summer

America has been dubbed the 'No-Vacation Nation' after research from Kimble Applications showed that many Americans choose not to use their vacation days. Yet recent data from Bankrate shows the reason behind America's lack of vacations goes a little deeper than simply being vacation-phobic. In a survey of 1,000 people over the age of 18, Bankrate found that of the 49% of Americans who don't intend to vacation this summer up to 50% said they can't afford it. Although vacationing […]

todayJune 1, 2018 53

Business & Lifestyle

The Healthy Geezer: The difference between unwanted growths and skin cancer

My skin has all kinds of small thingies on it like my father used to have. My doctor checks them out and says they are all harmless. But, what exactly are they? As we age, most of us start sprouting an array of unwanted growths. Let's go over the common ones: LIVER SPOTS: The official name for liver or age spots is “lentigines” from the Latin for “lentil.”  These are flat, brown with rounded edges and are larger than freckles. […]

todayMay 30, 2018 84

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CDC warns tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise

WASHINGTON/SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- As warm weather returns to Illinois, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding people about the risk for tick-borne illnesses. Nationwide, the number of tick-borne disease cases doubled between 2004 and 2016, according to a new CDC report. Illinois doesn’t see as many tick-borne illness cases as states on the coasts, but the danger is still present. Illinois reported more than 3,600 tick-borne illness cases in the past dozen years. Illinois Public […]

todayMay 23, 2018 26

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The Healthy Geezer: Aches, pains and the colon

When seniors gather, it doesn't seem to take long before we get to our aches and pains. You must get more than your share of that. My friend, Pete, has instituted a colonoscopy rule. He insists that, if a bunch of us geezers are talking about aches, maladies and visits to the doctors, everyone has to change the subject as soon as someone uses the word colonoscopy. Usually we switch to grandchildren, which is a lot more fun. But, while […]

todayMay 22, 2018 23

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois counties declare ‘sanctuary’ status for gun owners

SPRINGFIELD/CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Several rural counties in Illinois are taking a stand for gun rights by utilizing a word that conservatives associate with liberal policies as an attempt to skirt the law: sanctuary. Five counties at minimum have recently passed resolutions declaring themselves as sanctuary counties for gun owners. It is a reference to Chicago, which has become a sanctuary city that doesn't cooperate with aspects of immigration enforcement from the Federal government. These resolutions are intended to put the […]

todayMay 7, 2018 4

Business & Lifestyle

3 luxurious travel ideas that are perfect for retirees

As one of life's greatest pleasures, traveling is undoubtedly enjoyably for people of all ages. And while a majority (57%) of Americans over age 65 make time for regular trips or vacations, many seniors and retirees find that many elements of the overall adventure start to become a bit too overwhelming: standing in lines or heavy crowds, sitting through long plane rides or other forms of transit, and withstanding all types of weather conditions are just a few examples. But that […]

todayMay 3, 2018 16

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