Running Jogging News Today

Theres no shortage of events in the suburbs this weekend, including the opening of Chicago Botanic Gardens Lightscape, various Veterans Day events, festivals, turkey trots, concerts, craft fairs and more.

There will be some road closures during Wheaton Park Districts Light the Torch 5K Night Run on Saturday.

The 26th annual Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, presented by HOKA, took over Chicagos exclusive Lake Shore Drive and historic south side neighborhoods on Sept. 24, offering participants an unparalleled running experience.

Runners and walkers are invited to Run for the Hills at Moraine Hills State Park on Saturday.

Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation in Grayslake wants your help to send a clear message to the men and women who have served our country: There is help if you need it. You can assist by participating in the RuckUp23 march Sept. 16 in Lake Villa.

Neighborhood Food Pantries is hosting its Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K on Saturday, June 24, in Hanover Park. Funds raised support DuPage County-based Neighborhood Food Pantries, which provides food to families in need.

From Gilberts Community Days to Bitter Jester in Highland Park to the Lake in the Hills Skate, Bike & Roll to Concerts in the Park in Mundelein to the Naperville Kite Fly, there are a plethora of fairs and festivals to choose from this weekend. Let the fun begin!

Kids and adults in colorful costumes ran through the streets of Wheaton on Saturday morning as part of the Superhero 5K Fun Run.

In this weeks Good News Sunday, we spotlight a 91-year-old man who won best in his category at the Shamrock Shuffle, a volunteer effort during Ramadan to pack meals for the hungry, and the Mundelein Police Departments donation of unclaimed bikes to charity.

Get into the St. Patricks Day spirit at one of the parades and runs happening this weekend in the suburbs.