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Fire Chief Tanner Retires Following 40 year Fire Fighting Career, Ten Years Serving As West Chicago Chief

WEST CHICAGO, IL — After a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in fire service, Chief Patrick Tanner of the West Chicago Fire Protection District will officially retire on January 10, 2025. The community is invited to honor his dedication and leadership at a retirement ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. at Fire Station 6, located…

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Winter Storm Expected to Impact Chicago Area Sunday into Monday

 A winter storm is forecast to sweep through the Chicago area from Sunday into Monday, potentially disrupting travel and bringing significant snowfall to parts of Illinois. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported Friday that snowfall is expected to begin Sunday, with the heaviest accumulations anticipated south of Interstate 80, affecting central Illinois and Indiana. Forecasters…

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Surgeon General Warns of Cancer Risks Linked to Alcohol Consumption

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory highlighting the significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer. Released Friday, the advisory underscores research connecting alcohol use to at least seven types of cancer, urging Americans to reevaluate their drinking habits in light of these findings. Alcohol has been identified…

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January 6 Finance Committee Meeting – Canceled

“The City’s Finance Committee meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of this Committee is available on the City website. Members of the public are welcome to speak at Standing Committee meetings for the purpose of addressing…

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Walmart Broccoli Recall Issued in Illinois and 19 Other States Due to Listeria Risk

Consumers who purchased broccoli florets at Walmart stores in recent weeks are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers following a recall issued by Braga Fresh. The voluntary recall involves 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall after a…

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New research shows younger and middle-aged adults have worse long COVID symptoms than older adults

New study from Northwestern Medicine finds symptoms occurred regardless of mild or severe COVID-19 infection Since older adults have been more severely affected by acute COVID-19, researchers have hypothesized that older adults may have worse long COVID symptoms as well. But according to new research published in the Annals of Neurology, an official journal of…

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