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Caitlin Clark won’t be part of Friday’s WNBA All-Star Game competitions
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix’s Brittney Griner and New York’s Jonquel Jones are among the biggest names that will participate in the WNBA’s special competitions on Friday during the league’s All-Star weekend. The WNBA also announced that Phoenix Mercury first coach and general manager Cheryl Miller will coach the WNBA All-Stars on Saturday. The national team will be led […]
'Mother Nature, she rules': Joliet golf course humbled by this week's powerful storms
Downed trees still litter a Joliet golf course hit hard by this week’s storms. “Anybody in the golf business or anybody that has seen destruction like that, weather, Mother Nature, she sure rules,” said Inwood Golf Course Manager Brian Legan.
JCA football team helps coach's parents clean up after storms
SHOREWOOD, Ill. (CBS) – Neighbors in southwest suburban Shorewood believe they were hit by a tornado on Monday night.Some of the heaviest damage was on Canterbury Lane, where there were reports of people hurt inside a home that had part of its roof torn off.The whole neighborhood was cleaning up on Tuesday, including one family who was grateful for the extra help from local high schoolers.Jeff Jaworski suspected a tornado tore through Shorewood Monday night."It came through, and it's only like three houses wide," he said. "It cut a path diagonal through our neighborhood."He said there were about 700 branches...
After amputation, suburban high school teacher relearns her passion for soccer
A suburban high school teacher is inspiring her community by taking on new challenges, even in the face of extreme adversity. “It's humbling to see just the amount of grace that she has, and kindness,” said Malinda Majoch, the principal at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn.
Orland Park, IL – Annual Veterans Golf Classic on August 27
Orland Park, IL – The Village of Orland Park is set to honor veterans with the annual Orland Park Veterans Golf Classic on August 27, 2024. The event will take place at Silver Lake Country Club, welcoming 144 golfers for a day of golf and camaraderie, all in support of local veterans.
The Richards Bulldogs are bouncing back for the 2024 football season
Last year, the Harold L. Richards Bulldogs fell short In the second round of the IHSA 6A State Tournament; where they lost 52 to 51 vs Glenwood. This summer the Bulldogs have been pushing themselves to the limits to get over the hump. Head Coach Tony Sheehan explains what they need to do.
1980 – Santa Fe Flag for Melius in Dixieland 100
Mike Melius claimed victory in the Dixieland Challenge Invitational 100 at Santa Fe Speedway. Track announcer Jan Gabriel makes the trophy presentation. – Vince & Dorothy Mayer Photo. Willow Springs, Ill. (July 17, 1980) – Mike Melius took the lead when pacesetting Al Schill spun out on the 90th...
67 Chargers Earn Academic All-Region 4 for Spring Semester
Sixty-seven Sandburg student-athletes earned Academic All-NJCAA Region 4 honors for the 2024 spring semester. Honorees had to achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours to earn the distinction. Among Sandburg’s recipients, 44 had a GPA of 3.50 or better. Nineteen Chargers had a perfect 4.0 GPA, and each Sandburg team was represented within that group of student-athletes with an unblemished GPA.
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