Articles filed under Exercise
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Why we walk: Parkinson's disease can leave everyone 'feeling lonely and isolated'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - When my husband Tim went for his annual physical exam in October of 2016, he expected to leave with a clean bill of health. However, a nurse practitioner noticed Tim's v...
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One step at a time: Virtual Moving Day Chicago fundraiser benefits the Parkinson's FoundationOct 21, 2020 6:00 am - It's time to get moving! Not just to get out and enjoy the great fall weather or to escape the doldrums of your house. But because you are able to easily walk or run wit...
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Registration open for West Chicago's Virtual Frosty 5KOct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - As the brisk weather sets in, West Chicago gears up for another festive winter season. This year, the fun goes virtual with various activities in the planning stages. Re...
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New trail and parking lot open at Dunham Forest PreserveOct 13, 2020 11:00 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...
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Legally blind Naperville athlete racing to raise money for Donka Inc.Oct 02, 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 si...
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Lisle's Scarecrow Scramble 5K adapts to 2020Sep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lisle Park District and Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation are hosting the 16th annual Scarecrow Scramble on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Community Park, 1800 Short St. The pa...
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Butterfly Run Walk + Flutter goes virtual Oct. 25Sep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - I have had the honor of working with families coping with illness and loss for over 25 years and while every story is sad, not only is Mimi's experience particularly hea...
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Why We Walk: Virtual CROP walk aims to help less fortunate both locally and globallySep 28, 2020 6:00 am - There are few fundraisers that take their funds and help not only local organizations, but also extend a helping hand to the world as a whole. The annual Barrington Area...
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Constable: How Lisle native managed to run 7 marathons in one weekSep 26, 2020 1:00 am - Having run his first marathon in April 2018, Lisle native Peter Krzywosz cranked out a second 26.2-mile effort seven months later. Then, he posted his personal best time...
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Clearbrook staff is 'caring, compassionate and committed'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Ed Fiorentino and his wife, Mimi, have been involved with Clearbrook for more than five years. Their son, Tommy, has autism and lives in one of Clearbrook's 53 CILA home...