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A Rough Ride to Recovery

March 7, 2026

Gabby Mooney, the 37‑year‑old country singer and sister of Shay Mooney from Dan + Shay, opened up about a life‑changing episode she experienced while traveling home to Arkansas in 2023. She spoke on Hulu’s “IMPACT x Nightline” during the “Back From The Dead” segment, revealing a story that blends me

health

Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

March 7, 2026

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

health

Children Care: A New Path in Medicine

March 7, 2026

Medical care for kids has grown into a fresh field that tackles the toughest moments of life. In the past, doctors treated children with many serious illnesses by following adult protocols or ignoring the unique needs of young patients. Now, specialists focus on palliative care that supports childre

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

education

A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

March 7, 2026

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

health

Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

March 7, 2026

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

crime

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

March 7, 2026

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

politics

Family Facing Forced Return to Colombia Despite Safety Concerns

March 7, 2026

A mother from the Bay Area and her two young sons were taken to a U. S. immigration office in San Francisco, where they were quickly detained and later sent back to Colombia. The case involves a 5‑year‑old boy who needs special hearing devices and a 6‑year‑old child with significant deafness. Both c

health

Unexpected Itching: A New Side Effect of Popular Weight‑Loss Shots

March 7, 2026

People taking GLP‑1 drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, are reporting a new problem: constant itching that can ruin sleep and daily life. The itch appears all over the body, not just where the shot is given, and it can be severe enough that users feel they might scratch to the point of bleeding. Socia