Students were examined at a clinic at Glenside Middle School in Glendale Heights.
It's all part of the "All Kids Play" program. Young athletes got check-ups that would allow them to participate in after-school sports. Doctors screened them for underlying heart issues that could be dangerous for active kids.
"There are of course a few rare cases where even a regular exam won't pick up those potential problems. But in a lot of cases you can," said Dr. Jared Wojnicki, Lombard Immediate Care Center. "So it's a very important thing to do and it doesn't cost you a lot of time or a lot of money."
Some parents paid $25 for the exam.
Students who qualified for the Illinois "All Kids" insurance program got their check up for free.
For more information on "All Kids Play" call the Lombard Immediated Care at (630) 953-4500 or visit http://www.allkids.com/about.html.
