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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

“Brain Health Starts at Home: A Personal Call to Action”

Shon Lowe’s story shows how one woman turned a family crisis into a lesson for everyone. Her mother, Terrie Montgomery, began buying the same items repeatedly and losing track of details—small signs that were easily ignored in many households. In Black communities, these hints are often swept

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Mar 26 2026WEATHER

Storms Set to Hit Northern Illinois This Afternoon

A swift spring storm is on its way, packing a mix of heat and chill for northern Illinois. By mid‑afternoon temperatures may climb into the 70s, even touching low 80s just before a cold front rushes through. Once the front arrives, the heat will snap back to the 40s and 50s, with even cooler spots n

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Ridgefield Schools Set New Course While Waiting on Finance Decision

The Ridgefield Board of Education met on March 24 to push forward several policy changes, talk about the upcoming school budget for fiscal year 2027, and look at new curriculum plans. The meeting ended with a mix of unanimous approvals, one split vote on a Title IX rule, and a talk about a fresh U.

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Mar 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Streamlining Small‑Business Invoices with Smart Automation

Small firms juggle about 500 bills each month. When these are handled through emails, spreadsheets and manual checks, the cost per invoice rises to between $15 and $40. This isn’t a tech issue—it’s an operational tax that many finance teams accept without question. The main expense is labor: a staf

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Tie‑Dye Healing for Survivors

The community in Saginaw Township is opening a creative door for people who have faced sexual violence. In April, the local Child and Family Services office will run a tie‑dying workshop that lets participants explore color and texture as tools for healing. The event, called “Letting Go of Con

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Boca Raton’s New Office Wave

The city of Boca Raton, long known for its retirement community vibe, has just started a new chapter with the construction of its first office building in almost twenty years. The project, called Aletto, is a 140, 000‑square‑foot development near Mizner Park that promises high‑end amenities such as

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Hungary's Opposition Calls for Investigation into Alleged Party Targeting

Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary’s main opposition group Tisza, has urged the chief prosecutor to open a formal inquiry into what he claims is a covert government effort aimed at undermining his party. The appeal came after a news outlet released details that suggest state security forces were in

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

A New Twist in Indiana’s Factory Future

In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Getting Kids Moving Again – How Schools Are Using Tech to Fix the Sitting Crisis

Back in the day, kids raced around playgrounds during recess and burned off energy in gym class. These days, many schools have cut gym or shortened recess to focus only on test scores. The result? More chairs, more screens, and less movement. Instead of trying to pull kids away from devices altogeth

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Small Steps, Big Gains: Tiny Lifestyle Tweaks Could Help Your Heart

Research suggests that adding just a few extra minutes of walking and sleep each day might lower heart disease risk, even if the evidence isn’t rock solid. Experts looked at population data and estimated that 4. 5 more minutes of moderate walking and 11 extra minutes of sleep daily could improve hea

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