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Often, she said, women stop seeing their gynecologist once they’re past the age of needing contraception or services related to pregnancy. Unless they’re experiencing vaginal problems that really scare them, they tend to stick to once-a-year appointments (if that) with their internist, with whom they might not feel comfortable discussing their sex lives. Or, who might not point them in the right direction if they do work up the courage to ask about, say, “sandpaper sex” — Streicher’s term for intercourse that becomes painful when the vaginal walls begin to get thin and dry from menopause.

Planes wait parked behind a sign marking Boeing property April 20, 2020, at a Boeing production plant in Renton, Washington. Two members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the FAA about production problems affecting the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

Tio Hardiman, left, executive director of Violence Interrupters, and community activist Paul McKinley talk about the illegal sale of weapons used in Chicago shootings at a news conference in front of Chicago police headquarters on May 18, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)

Joshua Castellano is facing a charge of first-degree murder, for which he could have a maximum sentencing of life in prison if found guilty, the release said. Judge Brian Telander had set his bail, and Castellano will need to post 10% of his bond, or $200,000, to be released from jail.

Bruce Lua, 45, faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. Lua, who was shot by an officer in the confrontation, remains hospitalized and did not appear in court.

Under Tuesday’s update to the city’s mask guidance, those who are two weeks after their final vaccination dose can take off the mask except when in hospitals, public transportation, jails and schools, public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said during a news conference. Businesses that cannot regulate who is vaccinated and who isn’t will be strongly advised to keep mask requirements.

Cody Lang, 19, of the 3800 block of N. Nora Ave., Chicago, and Makayla Wheeler, 18, of the 8300 block of W. Winona St., Norridge, were taken into custody May 14 at a Motel 6 at 1535 Milwaukee Ave. Both were charged with felony possession of stolen property in connection with the crime, police said.

Marni Yang at Logan Correctional Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Lincoln, Illinois. Yang is serving a double life sentence for the murder of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child. Yang’s case is currently being appealed by defense attorney Jed Stone. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

The driver was westbound on McDonald Road when his vehicle crossed the center line in front of South Elgin Fire District Station #2, South Elgin Deputy Police Chief Randy Endean said. The vehicle went into a culvert, took out a couple of trees, continued 100 more yards and came out of the culvert to strike another tree, he said.

The removal of Indiana — two weeks after it was reinstated on the travel order — means none of Illinois’ neighbors are subject to additional coronavirus restrictions, although Midwestern states Minnesota and Michigan are still on the list. In total, 11 states and Puerto Rico moved from the “orange” tier to the “yellow” one, according to a Tuesday Chicago Department of Public Health news release.