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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

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Harper College graduate Christine Johnston of Elk Grove Village jumps for joy as she celebrates her accomplishments. Harper held a virtual commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020.

Harper College graduates honored in virtual commencement ceremony

Harper College recently celebrated its Class of 2020 in a virtual commencement ceremony that lauded graduates for their resilience and underscored the importance of connectedness.
Hometown RV owner Tony Mucerino assists customer Sandra Stein of Glen Ellyn at his business in Carol Stream.

What you should know if you are planning a trip in the summer of COVID-19

RV sales are up, crowded beaches are germy and passport renewals take months. Is escape from COVID-19 just a midsummer night's dream?
The Lake County Forest Preserve District’s dog parks, including this one near Wauconda, have been closed since March because of the COVID-19 crisis. Forest preserve officials said Monday they will gradually reopen the parks beginning next week.

Lake County Forest Preserve District's dog parks to reopen starting June 8

The Lake County Forest Preserve District's dog parks will begin reopening to the public next week.
Connie Graska of the Addison Children’s Center and Metropolitan Family Services hands Angela Flores, 15, and her mom Maria, of Hanover Park, diapers and pasta. “We specialize in domestic abuse services and emergency shelter, early childhood education, adoption preservation, legal aid services, elder care and supportive housing,” said Mary Beth Glenn, associate director of development for the agency.

Helping the Helpers: Metropolitan Family Services needs support to make up for deficits

Metropolitan Family Services DuPage needs help to continue providing services to its clients, many of whom are affected by domestic abuse and in need of emergency shelter.
Basketball nets and rims — 104 of them — are back in place at parks maintained by the Naperville Park District, which is reopening for many activities following Phase 3 rules in the Restore Illinois plan beginning in June.
Naperville park activities to get back in motion
Naperville Park District is putting the wheels of reopening in motion so residents can get back in motion in June with exercise options including basketball, volleyball, boating, skateboarding, T-Ball and softball.
Researchers continue to study artificial sweeteners and soft drinks after some studies suggested they actually may contribute to weight gain.
Safety of sugar substitutes remains inconclusive
In recent years, studies have questioned the safety of sugar substitutes -- collectively called artificial sweeteners, although some come from natural substances -- and whether consuming them helps or harms the body. The research still is inconclusive.
Aimee Rae Hannaford with son, Ryan Maxwell Baker, 3, at their home.
With no child care or summer camps, women are edged out of the workforce
Many women opting out of the workforce say they plan to go back. It might not be so easy.
Water features and flowers can be seen during a stroll through Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The park will reopen its grounds on Monday, June 1.
Cantigny, Morton Arboretum, Naper Settlement reopening -- with limits
Are you yearning to walk in a pretty place? Cantigny Park, Morton Arboretum, Naper Settlement and the Chicago Botanic Garden are reopening soon with some new restrictions.
Finding it hard to get motivated to exercise during the pandemic? You’re not alone. Experts suggest giving yourself some grace but eventually get back on track with new goals.
As weeks jog by, many of us feel like couch potatoes
If your motivation to exercise during the pandemic is as elusive as flour and antibacterial wipes, that's not surprising -- and you're not alone. "It's totally fine and totally normal to have your motivation wane," says Steve Magness.
Chris Chavez of West Chicago loads up a truck with food boxes and milk as hundreds stopped by a Northern Illinois Food Bank drive-through food distribution Thursday in Elgin. Families were given milk, diapers, children's books and about 10,000 pounds of food providing roughly 8,000 meals for more than 1,000 people.
Leaders use food distribution to promote literacy, census outreach to Latinos
An Elgin group is finding new ways to promote early literacy and educate Latino families about 2020 Census participation during the COVID-19 lockdown.
A child’s anxiety can be expressed as a tantrum, or crying, because toddlers lack the language and emotional skills to explain how they’re feeling.
A guide to understanding toddler anxiety
Anxiety is a natural emotion we learn to experience as early as infancy. But what happens when a toddler's anxiety is beginning to impede his or her daily life?
As their owners head back to the workplace, dogs will have to get used to spending more time alone.
How to prepare your pooch for your return to the workplace
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order may have meant less interaction with other people for us, but it has meant more interaction for our dogs. As we get ready to return to work, we should also prepare them for being home again by themselves.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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