By Carol, Yesterday, I went for a walk around my neighborhood in the 89 degree temperatures and thought to myself– summer is officially here. I went to the grocery store and spotted one of my favorite summer foods of all time: cherries. I bought a bag and as I popped one off its stem, I … more
The air is a little less cold; the sun is out a little bit longer. Plans are being made for the spring clean up as we head into Memorial Day and warmer weather. As parents, this is a great time of year. Neighborhood kids who have been in a 4 month hibernation come over to … more
By Carol If you’ve been watching the news or reading the paper lately, you may have heard about a legal marijuana substitute known by names such as K2, space, spice, magic potpourri, and the like. The name K2 is presumed to be named after the real K2, a mountain in the Karakoram Range, that is … more
Toxicity Hazards of Household Drain Cleaners By: Tony Burda and Irene Hong The title of this piece is a common question asked by students, residents, and new employees undergoing training at the Illinois Poison Center (IPC). I could come up with several things that are pretty scary for kids and pets to get into, such … more
