Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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Vernon Hills running coach goes the extra mile for middle school runners
Nov 25, 2020 6:00 AM - When their middle school canceled cross country because of the pandemic, a group of Vernon Hills parents turned to social media to organize a kids' running club.
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Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot goes virtual for 2020
Nov 6, 2020 12:06 PM - The Naperville Lions invite you to keep your holiday tradition alive by joining the Virtual 5K Turkey Trot. Pick your favorite course and run any time between Nov. 14-29. Proceeds will go toward free eye examinations, eye glasses and hearing examinations for children and adults in need. -
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Running Club cancels annual Thanksgiving Day run
Nov 9, 2020 12:52 PM - For the first time in 31 years, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Running Club is forced to cancel this year's Thanksgiving Day run, one of the largest events in Lake Forest. -
Man running 10 marathons in 10 days to feed suburban families on Thanksgiving
Oct 24, 2020 4:54 PM - Robert Swiderski of Carol Stream is putting his distance-running experience to use by tackling 10 marathons in 10 days throughout the Northwest suburbs to raise awareness of an effort to feed 2,020 families in need this Thanksgiving. -
One step at a time: Virtual Moving Day Chicago fundraiser benefits the Parkinson's Foundation
Oct 25, 2020 9:55 AM - The Parkinson's Foundation is hosting its annual Moving Day Chicago virtually Saturday, Oct. 24. -
Registration open for West Chicago's Virtual Frosty 5K
Oct 21, 2020 7:28 PM - Registration has now opened for the Virtual Frosty 5K, which could be run or walked anytime between Dec. 4-13. -
Why we walk: Parkinson's disease can leave everyone 'feeling lonely and isolated'
Oct 21, 2020 10:52 AM - Jenny Paholke of Cary talks about her husband's battle with Parkinson's disease and why she will taking part in the virtual Moving Day fundraiser. -
Why we walk: 'My dad was my rock, and today I must fill that role for him'
Oct 21, 2020 6:33 AM - Kim Isaak of Wood Dale talks about her dad's battle with Parkinson's disease and why she will be taking part in the virtual Moving Day fundraiser. -
New trail and parking lot open at Dunham Forest Preserve
Oct 14, 2020 3:56 PM - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is celebrating the opening of a 1.2-mile trail, scenic overlook, 2-acre picnic area and 25-car parking lot at Dunham Forest Preserve in Wayne. Funded in part by a $1.3 million grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program, the trail and lot connect Dunham with a historic train depot in Wayne at the northeast corner and Cornerstone Lake Park in West Chicago at the south end. -
Legally blind Naperville athlete racing to raise money for Donka Inc.
Oct 2, 2020 1:00 AM - On March 8, James Gilliard completed an indoor triathlon tethered to another person. This was business as usual for him -- as a legally blind athlete, he relies on his sight guide, another person who serves as his eyes and helps him stay course.
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