Fight Club: Women sweat, punch and kick their way to fitness
By Stephanie Fox Medill Reports Chicago area women gather at Studio DelCorpo, 1115 W. Armitage Ave., every Thursday evening for Girls Fight Club to sweat, punch and kick their way toward healthier and stronger selves. During the sessions, women of all ages learn a blend of martial arts and boxing from Rachel Lavin, a national and […]
Putting the “giving” back in Thanksgiving
By Karyn Simpson Medill Reports The In Her Shoes Foundation put the “giving” back in Thanksgiving this year. The organization, accompanied by more than 70 volunteers, spent Thanksgiving Day at Grasmere Residential Home, a specialized mental health rehabilitation facility. There, the volunteers helped serve Thanksgiving lunch to the residents, played board games and made gratitude […]
