Illinois man credits off-duty officer with saving his life after gym collapse

GRANITE CITY, Ill. — An Illinois man said he is lucky to be alive after a medical emergency caused him to collapse at a Granite City gym.

Jim Lombardi, a retired teacher who enjoys staying active, said he was working out at Tanks Training Facility about two weeks ago when he suddenly lost consciousness.

Lombardi said he had completed his warmup and run around the block three times before returning to the gym…

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