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flag Illinois proposes permanent 30-minute DST shift, sparking health and logistical concerns.

flag A proposed bill, H.R. flag 7378, would make a permanent 30-minute daylight saving time shift in Illinois, eliminating biannual clock changes. flag The plan aims to balance summer evening light and winter morning light, reducing disruptions to sleep and productivity. flag However, experts warn even a 30-minute shift could harm circadian rhythms, increasing health risks and complicating global systems like transportation and communications, which rely on full-hour time changes. flag The bill is under consideration in Congress.

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