Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they’re up to something By Mike Stobbe March 16, 2026 at 3:58 p.m. Climbing stairs has become increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but many people who do it...
Park District of Oak Park asking voters to fund new indoor swim facility By Alicia Fabbre March 10, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. The Park District of Oak Park is seeking $40 million to build a new aquatic...
Lemont man harnesses rough childhood, Marine training to teach ’empathy and kindness’ through martial arts By Janice Neumann January 8, 2026 at 9:01 a.m. Marcos Estrada and friend Edgar Figueroa opened Valor Jiu-Jitsu in Orland Park in September.
Pickleball Kingdom the 24th business to open this year in Waukegan: ‘The city is really cooking’ By Steve Sadin December 22, 2025 at 5:07 p.m. Family & Crab will the 25th when it opens Friday.
Every point the Bears lose by, he runs a mile. But Sunday’s stakes are higher: His fiancee is a Packers fan. By Cam'ron Hardy December 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Chase Bandolik caught everyone’s attention when he ran 31 miles, in a row, for every...
Ongoing project ‘builds long-term community’ while preserving Calumet City’s link to ancient landscape By Evy Lewis October 14, 2025 at 2:42 p.m. Volunteers at Calumet City's Superior Street Prairie to prepare for a prescribed fire, gather seeds...
For every point the Chicago Bears lose by, he runs a mile. On Sunday, he ran 31. By Cam'ron Hardy September 17, 2025 at 9:39 a.m. Chase Bandolik, of Wheeling, ran 31 miles on Sunday after the Chicago Bears lost to...
FTC sues LA Fitness operators for ‘exceedingly difficult’ gym cancellation policies By Wyatte Grantham-Philips August 20, 2025 at 3:36 p.m. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness, over allegations that...
Walk with a Doc program in Chicago Heights offers expert health tips along with a good stroll By Melinda Moore August 1, 2025 at 5:09 a.m. Those who want to learn about improving their health and get some exercise have a...
Crossroads Sports Facility users offer high praise, point out a few snags By Addison Wright August 1, 2025 at 1:57 p.m. New Lenox players share praise, criticism about New Lenox $70 million, 31-field Wintrust Crossroads Sports...