Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Soldier Field raises nearly $550,000

One of the teams was founded by Darby Tingue and Caroline McCarthy, whose mothers Robin Tingue and Lisa McCarthy passed away from breast cancer. They raised nearly $28,000, which was the highest amount raised by a non-corporate team.

Fall trout fishing season begins at Cook County Forest Preserves

The Forest Preserves and Illinois Department of Natural Resources stock trout at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Village, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.

'Family Connects': Chicago program aims to help new moms
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Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country ? including in Chicago.

'Family Connects': Chicago program aims to help new moms

Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country — including in Chicago.

New book helps soon-to-be parents prepare pets for baby
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Kara Venus talks about lessons for soon-to-be parents and current pet owners from her new book "Harper and Her Dogs."

Tips for keeping your kids organized for the school year
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Jessica Litman, aka "The Organized Mama," dishes out some helpful tips for parents looking to keep their children organized this school year.

Top things teachers wish parents knew as their children return to school
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Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, dishes out tips for parents trying to connect and see eye-to-eye with their students' teachers as the school year returns.

More young adults are moving back in with their parents amid chaotic rental market
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the emerging trend of more young adults moving back in with their parents to avoid a volatile housing and rental market.

Tips for protecting your kids' online security
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Amir Tarighat, CEO and co-founder of Agency, dishes out helpful tips for parents to enhance their childrens' security online.

Tips for teaching your kids about consent before they head to college
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Dr. Laura McGuire, author of "The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook," dishes out advice for parents on talking to their children about consent before they go off to college.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.