Before the 2016 Fittest Loser Challenge began 12 weeks ago, Mel Boldt said he felt he'd already won. On Tuesday night, he did. The Rolling Meadows resident said in February the weight-loss competition — co-sponsored by the Daily Herald and Push Fitn...

Ashley Rossi had some big plans when she was 12 while growing up in Plainfield. She was interested in assisting the homeless, help give them some shelter and get them back on their feet. But little did she know at the time that her life would take ...

For almost three months more than 40 corporate teams across the Chicago area have competed in the 2016 Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. Now in the home stretch of this competitive race, team members reflect upon the their fitness journey and the ch...

Fire departments from throughout the region gathered Saturday morning in Elgin to remember firefighters who lost their lives during the past year, including five who were killed statewide in the line of duty. The annual Elgin Area Firefighters' Memo...

Held at both campuses, the event recognizes the long-standing relationship Leyden has with community commerce and the on-the-job training employers provide for Leyden students. The occasion also honors two outstanding businesses that have supported...

As the 10th week of the 2016 Fittest Loser At Work Challenge comes to a close, team members look to each other for motivation to finish this competition strong during the remaining two weeks. A major factor that determines who will win this contest...