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US Health Alert: Marijuana Use Tied to Major Heart Risks, Studies Show
Washington, D.C. — As marijuana becomes more widely accepted and legalized, new research is raising serious concerns about its impact on heart health—even among...
Will County, IL – Fossil Exhibit Opens This Week in Romeoville’s Isle a la Cache Museum
Romeoville, IL – A new fossil exhibit in Will County is offering visitors a glimpse into prehistoric life beneath Illinois soil.
The Isle a la...
Solar Blast Raced at 3 Million MPH Wednesday — Could It Spark Northern Lights This Weekend?
Boulder, CO – A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the far side of the Sun early Wednesday morning, but forecasters say the...
Before the Dinosaurs, It Grew in the Midwest — and It Still Might Be in Your Backyard
Will County, IL – Think you've discovered wild bamboo sprouting in Illinois? Think again. That plant you're eyeing isn't from a panda’s paradise —...
Quitting Smoking Now Could Improve Recovery Rates From Alcohol, Drug Abuse, NIH Finds
Chicago, IL – People recovering from alcohol or drug addiction may boost their chances of long-term recovery if they also quit smoking, new federal...
Midwest Dinosaur Icon: South Dakota Discovery of ‘Sue’ Turns 35 at Illinois’ Field Museum
CHICAGO, IL — Thirty-five years ago today, explorer Sue Hendrickson stumbled upon what would become the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found —...
