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At home with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart
As sheriff of Cook County, Tom Dart has a constituency of more than 5 million. But at home, this husband and father is focused on just five. Read more...
Lessons from the gridrion
It doesn't matter whether your youngsters are in sports, drama club, debate team or math bowl. Parents and coaches call the signals that shape the life lessons kids take away from the activities. Read more...
New government study shows autism on the rise
A new national report says 1 in 91 American kids have autism. That's a drastic difference from earlier estimates. But what do these new numbers mean, and how are they changing the fight against the nation's fastest-growing developmental disorder?
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Tips to avoid the holiday weight gain
We all know dieting sucks. And dieting around the holidays? Torture. Author Nicki Anderson has tips to keep the festive five at bay. Read more...
Immune-boosting foods to help keep you healthy this winter
H1N1, regular flu, sniffles, chest colds: it all starts now. But we've mapped out a day’s worth of natural immunity boosters that could help keep your family healthy this winter. Read more...
Libraries hit hard by recession
It may be subtle now, but soon, libraries may have to balance their dwindling budgets by cutting services, jeopardizing everything from preschool story hour to buying new books. Read more...
