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Flowers’ football camp fills fast
Last fall, Oak Park and River Forest High School alum Dallis Flowers, who graduated in 2015, received the best honor a high school student-athlete can get as his #21 football jersey was retired by the school. Now Flowers is giving back to by conducting a free youth football camp for...
Big Week | July 17-24
Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library. Stop by the top floor of the library for the coolest views of the Chicago Grit bike races. Drop-in to the Maker Studio to create posters to cheer on the racers, sample free snacks, and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the most challenging turnpike on the racecourse. Register for classes and events online at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person at the library. Walk-ins welcome, where applicable. 3541 Park Ave.
Lifeguard games make a splash
The Park District of Forest Park’s aquatic center hosted the 29th annual Illinois Parks and Recreation Association lifeguard games on Friday. About 40 teams of certified lifeguards and junior lifeguards from across the Chicagoland area competed to show off their fitness, teamwork and rescue skills. Though lifeguards who work...
16-inch Softball Hall of Fame honors 2024 class with nod to past
The 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame will induct its latest class next week as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in Forest Park. Why it matters: Chicagoans invented 16-inch softball, which is traditionally played without fielder's gloves, here over 130 years ago when recreation options were slim. But the game now competes for players against more popular outdoor sports like pickleball.
How You Can Claim a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich When The Cubs Play At Wrigley
We all love getting free stuff, whether it’s a complimentary dessert on our birthday, a free concert at Millennium Park, or a movie screening in the park. However, it’s rare for our favorite sports teams to give away free items unless we’re actually at the game. Fortunately, Chick-fil-A is combining our love for baseball and our obsession with freebies. Plus, you don’t even have to attend the game to get it. Whenever the Cubs play at home, you’ll have the opportunity to claim a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Are you interested? Because we are. No. The only time you can claim a free sandwich is when the Cubs play at home in Wrigley, AND they win. 1. Ensure you are within the Chicago area of the giveaway. 2. Grant the Chick-fil-A® App permission to access your device’s location. 3. Confirm that you are using the latest version of the app. 4. Claim your reward! The offer will appear on the app’s home screen if you are in the Chicago geographic area. Tap “Claim” before the expiration date. When you redeem the reward, do so at a participating Chicago restaurant before the reward expires.
Angel Reese Has Amazing Offer For Young Fan With Same Name
There's a lot of things to say about Chicago Sky star Angel Reese but after a recent interaction with a fan it feels like "one of a kind" doesn't cut it anymore. Recently a post went viral of a little girl named Angel Reese who recently wore the No. 5 for the Team Sky rec season. The fan reportedly ...
D’Alise delighted with South Beach
In the first of a series of college commitment profiles from recent graduates of OPRF, Fenwick, and Trinity high schools, we take a look at Fenwick’s Luke D’Alise. The Oak Park resident was a standout linebacker on the Friars’ 2021 IHSA Class 5A state championship football team.
Burris skippers Maverick to record time in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Sanford Burris skippered Maverick to a record-breaking finish in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, finishing the course of 289 nautical miles up Lake Michigan in 22 hours, 24 minutes and 23 seconds.
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
SHG graduate, Sam Antonacci, drafted by Chicago White Sox
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate, Sam Antonacci, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Antonacci was drafted 140 overall in the fifth round of the MLB draft. Antonacci went to Heartland Community College in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Coastal Carolina for the 2024...
City officials deny permit for open-water swim in Chicago River
The City of Chicago has denied a permit for an open-water swimming event in the Chicago River set for later this year due to significant safety concerns. The city received the permit application on June 13 for the swim, which was set for September 22. However, they denied it due...
Chicago Sky 2nd Half wish list with Isis Young! | CHGO Sky Podcast
The Chicago Sky's first-half season is recapped with predictions for the Olympics and aspirations for the second half discussed on the CHGO Sky Podcast featuring Stephen, Chris, and Isis Young. State of Play. Recapping the first half of the Chicago Sky's season. Predictions and discussions about the Olympics on the...
More bike racks at OPRF
It has come to my attention that there is an utmost lack of student bike stands surrounding the high school. As a student at OPRF, I faced the issue of limited bike spots often and in most cases I had to squeeze in. With the addition of more bike racks near all entrances, students like me will be able to have enough space to lock our bikes in the morning without having to press in.
Bleacher Nation & Ankin Law Happy Hour
We are excited to announce our first Happy Hour event thanks to our partners at Ankin Law! Come hang out with Brett, Michael, and others from the teams at Bleacher Nation and Ankin Law! We will be giving away swag, free tickets for beer, and more!. Happy Hour Details. Date:...
Pro Stock: With two wins in five finals, Glenn has the lead, but not by much
The recently completed Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was Race 10, the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season, and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season. Here’s a look at how the points battles shape up in Pro Stock.
Wallace reacts to post-Chicago fine
LONG POND, Pa. — Bubba Wallace was fined $50,000 after the Chicago Street Race for contacting race winner Alex Bowman on the cool-down lap. Nearly a week removed from the contact, Wallace entered Pocono Raceway on Saturday with a newfound perspective following the penalty issued by NASCAR on Tuesday.
Chicago Fire take road losing streak into matchup against Cincinnati
Chicago Fire (5-11-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (15-5-3, first in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE FC Cincinnati -175, Chicago +423, Draw +320; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire hit the road against Cincinnati aiming to break a three-game road skid. Cincinnati is...
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