ROCKFORD, Ill - ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Leading to loss of mobility, speaking, and ultimately the ability to even swallow.

It’s not easy to make friends with a capuchin monkey. They’re willful, mischievous and, if they take it into their heads, can break any breakable you’ve got in the house—no small feat for an animal ...

A young mother, who lost everything she owns in an apartment fire and is expecting another child, is getting a helping hand from the Yark Automotive Group and 13 Action News. A Henry County ...

Providing practical help to a close friend—such as picking up medication, cooking a meal or helping with household chores—may be linked to a more positive mood among older adults in daily life.

Boscov’s is inviting nonprofits to register for the department store chain’s 29th annual Friends Helping Friends one-day fundraising event. This year’s Friends Helping Friends is scheduled for ...