All Stories from May 12, 2014 (Change date)
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Lessons learned: Contestants reflect on their journeyMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - So what has the 2014 Fittest Loser Challenge meant to this year's five contestants? Much more than weight loss. Sure, they're ecstatic to have lost a heap of weight, bu...
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Does tollway official have conflict over Quinn donations?May 12, 2014 5:30 am - An Illinois tollway director appointed by Pat Quinn also heads a union that is a major financial player in the governor's re-election campaign, most recently giving $250...
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An amazing journey: Community members look backMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - During this final week of the Fittest Loser Community Challenge, our corporate and park district team partners reminisce about a 12-week journey that has transformed the...
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10 stories you may have missed this weekendMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - 1. A Batavia funeral home operator is among those now offering services for pets as well. “We offer the same services as we have for their human loved ones,” said Bryan ...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Wave Goodbye to 'Girl' PushupsMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - Assurance has been a longtime proponent of corporate wellness programs, as it has empowered our employee base and provided them with both short and long-term benefit...
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Focus trumps fear — and other lessons I learned along the wayMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - The Top 10 Lessons I learned during the Fittest Loser Challenge: 10. Trust the pros. When I first met my Push Fitness trainer Joshua Steckler, I saw him as the epitome ...
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Suburban bars celebrate Craft Beer WeekMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - During the fifth annual Chicago Craft Beer Week, Aurora's Hopvine Brewing Co. plans to dedicate all of its 32 taps to breweries from the state. “There are over 80 craft...
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Jordan bio will surprise even the most die-hard Bulls fanMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - There is one detail in Roland Lazenby's comprehensive Michael Jordan biography that I remember well. Jordan was nowhere among the hundreds of high school All-Americans l...
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1970 Dodge Super Bee makes a black and yellow buzzMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - Standing out isn't always a bad thing. Dennis Szarzynski separated himself from the four-wheeled pack by scooping up a 1970 Dodge Super Bee. He purchased it in 1979, not...
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Ask a designer: The evolving outdoor kitchenMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - For years, it was enough to park a barbecue grill next to a picnic table on a patio and call it an "outdoor kitchen." But over the past decade, Americans have taken back...