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Why physical exams and immunizations are so important for students headed back to school
It's back to school season which means many students will need a routine physical exam.Illinois state law mandates certain immunizations and vaccines for children and adults enrolled in childcare, grade school, or college.According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois students that are going to school for the first time, either kindergarten or first grade, sixth graders, and ninth graders at any public or private school must provide proof of physical examination using an approved form.READ ALSO | What every college student needs for easy-living dorm lifeDoctor Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan from Meridian Health joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about why vaccinations and physicals are important for school-aged children, teens and college-bound young adults.
Democrats Asked NOT to Book Hotels Under Own Names Due To Safety Concerns as Pro-Palestinian Protestors Converge on DNC – Report
The convention will kick off on Monday and will wrap up on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris expected to formally receive her party's nomination. The post Democrats Asked NOT to Book Hotels Under Own Names Due To Safety Concerns as Pro-Palestinian Protestors Converge on DNC – Report first appeared on Mediaite.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution.
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois pilots broke record for endurance flight
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on famous Americans who grew up on Midwest farms. Two brothers’ fascination with flight led them to attempt to break a world endurance record flying in a light aircraft. Sounds like the beginning of a cinematic production and it happened...
Francis Howell school board will restrict books, conversation about gender identity
A decision by the Francis Howell School District board to ban books with certain content has alarmed some students, parents and teachers. The school board on Thursday approved by a 5-2 vote a proposal that bans books containing "explicit descriptions of sexual conduct," alcohol and drug use, repeated profanity and "purposeful conduct that injures the body or property of another in a manner that would be a crime."
Watch for bogus sports streaming links
It’s nearly time for high school sports season to kick into high gear and as with anything these days, watch out for online scams. This one involves bogus links to watch your kids or grand-kids play their favorite sports through what appears to be a popular streaming company. It’s actually trying to get your credit card information.
Brightstar Care Of St. Louis & St. Charles: Offering Compassionate, Dependable Care
Started in 2012, Brightstar Care of St. Louis & St. Charles has offered personal services, companion care, skilled nursing, short-term transitional care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, child care and medical staffing for over a decade. Owner Ken Kraus knows first hand the struggle of finding and retaining reliable home...
at the Muny Beginning August 19: Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada Star
Anything Goes—the final production of the Muny's 2024 summer season—begins performances August 19 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, Missouri. It will run until August 25. Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge with choreography by Jared Grimes, the cast is led by Jeanna de Waal as...
ISSA Joins Oracle NetSuite Associations and Buying Groups Program
ISSA has joined the Oracle NetSuite Associations and Buying Groups program. By joining this program, ISSA will be able to provide its members with access to exclusive NetSuite preferred pricing and industry resources. With NetSuite cloud ERP, organizations can increase productivity, improve efficiencies, and provide the visibility and control needed to run successful businesses.
‘No telling what’s in there’: Tall grass in Gravois Park reaching nearly 10 feet, upsets residents
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - When you drive by the 3700 block of Iowa Avenue in Gravois Park, you could mistake the high grass for a cornfield. “Totally insane,” said Carla Ennis. Carla Ennis showed us the backside of the dilapidated property next door to her. Illegal...
No. 4 Mililani rallies to stun No. 2 Saint Louis, 16-14
The fourth-ranked Trojans scored nine unanswered points in the fourth quarter to dispatch of No. 2 Saint Louis, 16-14, in a non-league game at John Kauinana Stadium Saturday night. Quarterback Kekoa Koong, playing in place the injured Kini McMillan, delivered the game-winning touchdown pass on third-and-long to Lehiwa Kahana-Travis with...
St. Louis carjacking, police chase ends with teen in custody
ST. LOUIS — A teenager was detained by officers after running from a stolen Ford Mustang that was crashed during a police pursuit Saturday afternoon, according to a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The Mustang was stolen at gunpoint in the 900 block of S...
Dutchtown mural celebrates diversity and local artist’s talents
The final touches are being put on a mural in Dutchtown on Sunday. The mural, which is called “Dutchtown: Settle Here,” highlights the diversity of the community. This is said to be artist Marley Billie D’s most ambitious work yet. It’s all a part of the Saint Louis Mural Project, where 28 murals are being […]
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