HERRIN, IL (KFVS) - The SIH Cancer Institute is inviting cancer survivors to participate in an upcoming program to help make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.

The program, Cancer Transitions, is a free, six-week workshop of the Cancer Support Community and LIVESTRONG in an effort to help survivors move beyond treatment. Cancer Transitions provides cancer survivors with information, skills and tools to address exercise, nutrition, emotional health, quality of life and medical management in the time after treatment.

“As cancer patients go through treatment, they are often overwhelmed by the demands of trying to survive and put many other things on hold. The end of treatment may trigger different worries—they wonder what’s next, what’s normal, how do I live as a cancer survivor?” said Tonica Anderson, survivorship coordinator for the SIH Cancer Institute.

(KFVS) - A new campaign is launching to encourage Illinois parents to help reduce underage and binge drinking.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) and more than 50 officials across the state are launching the campaign before New Year's Eve.

The parental responsibility campaign is being used to help stop unwanted behavior that often ends in fatal car crashes, drug addiction and violent behavior, according to ILCC.

Officials say underage drinking can be prevented if parents and guardians take an active role in communicating the dangers to their children at an early age.

According to an Illinois Youth Survey, Three-quarters of young people age 12 and up say they are less likely to drink if their parents disapprove.

Schools, law enforcement and the liquor industry have been fighting to reduce the sale of beer, wine and spirits to underage customers.

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is warning consumers to make sure day spas and salons are licensed by the state of Illinois before buying gift certificates as Christmas presents for loved ones.

Brent Adams, Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation says before buying a gift certificate or booking a day at the spa, you should research the facility and check IDFPR.com to make sure the spa is licensed.

He says unfortunately, the growth in the beauty industry has also resulted in a growing number of unlicensed businesses and staff, which can contribute to infections or other injuries.