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NASCAR hosts interactive day for Chicago kids ahead of street race
CHICAGO - Excitement is revving up for NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race, which rolls into town this weekend!. Set for Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, it will serve as the centerpiece of Chicago’s Fourth of July festivities – but the fun has already begun. In celebration...
Four Men's Gymnasts to Represent Big Ten at Paris Olympics
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference will be well represented when the U.S. men’s gymnastics team begins competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as four athletes with ties to the conference have been selected to the team. Michigan’s Paul Juda and Fred Richard will join former Nittany...
Arlington Heights Awaits Bear Response to Racetrack Tax Proposal
The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reported a response was submitted by the Bears to a proposed solution for the tax standoff over the racetrack, which might mean a shift in the stadium outlook.
York High School star pitcher Ryan Sloan could be headed for MLB Draft
BENSENVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- Ryan Sloan recently finished a stellar career at York Community High School in Elmhurst—and was named Gatorade Player of the Year for Illinois.Sloan, one of the top pitching prospects in country, is now busy preparing for the next level—and could likely hear his name called in the first round of the MLB DraftSloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks—stats that could be credited in part to his even-keel attitude."You know, I always...
Pressing Points | Windy City Updates
Philadelphia Union is back on the road, heading midwest for a match against Chicago Fire on Wednesday. Before they took off for their trip, Head Coach Jim Curtin met with the media, previewing the match to come. Learning From Mistakes. The midweek match marks the team’s second contest this week;...
Brookfield softball continues its winning ways
Three years ago, Nena Melendez and her Brookfield softball all-star teammates started to wear their hair in braids for games. “Ever since we wore braids, we were on a winning streak,” Melendez said. “I just think of that in my head every time they ask what hair style we should do.”
2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: What to know about the 2.2-mile course around the city
NASCAR is back in Chicago. For a second straight year, the city will transform the Grant Park environs into a racetrack for Saturday’s The Loop 110 (Xfinity Series) and Sunday’s Grant Park 165 (Cup Series). The televised event on NBC-5 will have NASCAR drivers weaving through the park on closed-off streets lined with temporary fences, grandstands and what promoters hope will be thousands of ...
Tigers, Whitecaps Post Sunday Wins; Chicago’s Teams Lose
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 1, 2024) – The Tigers needed Carson Kelly’s three-run homer in the fifth inning as they nearly threw away a 7-1 lead before holding on to edge the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim yesterday, 7-6. Detroit meets the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 7:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Guardians beat White Sox, walk off style
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Bo Naylor lifted a fly ball to center field with one out in the 9th and Andres Gimenez on third. It was not deep, but it was deep enough to score Gimenez because center fielder Luis Robert, Jr. did not bother throwing home. It was a...
CUBETTES’ MABIE SELECTED FOR ALL STAR GAMES IN CHICAGO
A member of the Brenham Cubette Softball Team has been invited to take part in the Alliance of Fastpitch Stars of Tomorrow Games. Sarah Mabie is one of 60 girls that has been invited to compete in the games, which are being held in Chicago next month. Alliance Fastpitch is the national organizing body for travel softball.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Returns as Official Healthcare Provider of 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Chicago-Based Health Provider to Sponsor Erik Jones in Legacy Motor Club No. 43 at Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series Street Race. Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that UChicago Medicine AdventHealth will return as the official healthcare provider for 2024. Following a successful inaugural event last year, the west suburban-based healthcare provider will provide care for drivers, crew and NASCAR staff at the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Mobile Infield Care Center.
Biondo Lands Two More Commitments
Elgin, IL - The Eagles Men's Bowling program is proud to announce two more commitments on this day. First, the signing of Carson Davis. Carson comes to us from Redkey Indiana, and was 3rd at the All-Hoosier Semi State Qualifier. He also was a state qualifier in Robotics, and was a varsity runner on the track team at his high school. Carson will be Majoring in Elementary Education here at Judson. Next, the signing of Toby Wamsley. Toby comes to us from Grayslake Central High School where he was a 2-year varsity starter. Toby also had his first 300 game...
NASCAR in Chicago 2024: Odds, TV times, entry lists and more info
CHICAGO — NASCAR is back to take over the streets of Chicago as the Cup and Xfinity Series kick off the month of July in the Windy City. Last year, the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at the Chicago Street Course saw Shane van Gisbergen score a stunning win that propelled him into the spotlight.
Big Ten Recognizes 110th Medal of Honor Class
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference is celebrating its 110th class of recipients who earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor from their respective institutions during the 2023-24 academic year. Established in 1915, the Big Ten Medal of Honor is the conference’s most prestigious award. It was the first award in intercollegiate athletics to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on athletics.
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