Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Over the years, scientists have found that laughter is great for your health.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is expected to go back to work in Washington this week.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The holidays are supposed to be a time of fun and family.  But it often includes stress, which could lead to heart problems.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  The Tristate Warrior Outreach reached out to help a local veteran after he recently suffered a stroke.

Monday, December 03, 2012  As the new year approaches, many of you might be thinking about your New Years resolution.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Experts says take advantage of those family gatherings to learn more about the health history of your family.

Sunday, August 05, 2012  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has released a second video message detailing his recovery after a January stroke, saying he's in contact with his office several times a day and has climbed 145 flights of stairs.

Monday, July 23, 2012  With the mercury still climbing to over 100 degrees, Monday we checked to see how one retailer is doing on fans and air conditioner units.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Due to the dangerous heat over much of the Tri-State area, the National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning" until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Follow this story for up-to-the-minute news on cooling centers and other news on the high temps.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Illinois Senator Mark Kirk released from rehabilitation center.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Now that Illinois Senator Mark Kirk is beginning to recover from a stroke he suffered over the weekend, what are the warning signs for a stroke?

Monday, January 23, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.

Monday, October 10, 2011  AirFoil Aerial Systems out of Loraine, Illinois will help provide information in the Mars Rover Project.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  The number one killer in the United States for both men and women is heart disease. Coming in at third is stroke.