June, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL: What is vertigo, and what can you do if you have it?

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

For a child, spinning on a merry-go-round is exhilarating. For an adult, when that sensation occurs for no apparent reason, it can be downright alarming.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL: Try these out-of-the-box weight loss tips

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Have you tried the trendy weight loss tips but wanted more?

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL: Advice from a cancer survivor

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

A couple of years ago, I noticed a tiny lump under my arm had changed.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL: 5 STD myths busted

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Chlamydia. Gonorrhea. Herpes. HIV. For most people, the thought of these sexually transmitted infections and diseases is enough to make their skin crawl.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL: Practice proper car safety, no matter the heat index

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Hectic and demanding lifestyles can lead parents to make mistakes.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL : Featured Recipe: Broiled trout

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Although rainbow trout is native to a narrow band along the West Coast of the United States, cultivation in ponds dates back more than 100 years.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL - ELGIN: Expert tips to keep kids sun safe this summer

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

While the summer months offer families a chance to get outside and soak up some sun, the season can also increase your child’s likelihood of developing skin cancer later in life.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL - ELGIN: What’s in your gut?

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

While not every gut is the same, scientists from the University of California at San Diego’s School of Medicine have been analyzing the bacterial makeup of Americans’ digestive tracks in a study called The American Gut since 2012.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL - ELGIN: This everyday item is loaded with germs

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

We’ve all snagged a French fry from our bag of fast food goodies while pulling away from the drive-thru window.

ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL - ELGIN: Here’s how to know when it’s time for a new pillow

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Attention side sleepers: Regardless of whether sports are part of your active lifestyle or limited to your dreams, catching ZZZs with a pillow-gone-flat can predispose you to shoulder injuries similar to those once suffered by elite athletes Alshon Jeffery, Kobe Bryant and Maria Sharapova.

CITY OF BATAVIA: History, farming & nature this July at Garfield Farm Museum

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The month of July will showcase Garfield Farm Museum’s three themes of American history, farming, and nature with special events scheduled over the four weeks.

CITY OF GENEVA: Advanced To Remove Carts After Pickup Next Week

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

As Geneva’s garbage contract with Advanced Disposal winds down to a close this month, residents should place their Advanced Disposal garbage and recycling carts – full or empty – at the curb on their normal garbage day the week of June 25.

CITY OF AURORA: City Hosts Free Electronics Recycling Event on June 30

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The City of Aurora, in partnership with Will County, is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the City's public parking Lot W, 309 N. River Street.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.