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Pickleball courts in Northwest suburbs temporarily close due to bad behavior
Some people take their pickleball play pretty seriously but some heated exchanges in the Lake Zurich area forced officials to temporarily close some courts. “We are supposed to be adults, right,” Ela Township Supervisor Gloria Palmblad said.
Knight Monsters sign Dodero, Robbins
STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters announced that the team has agreed to terms with forwards Chris Dodero and Adam Robbins for the 2024-25 season. Dodero, 28, joins the Knight Monsters after playing the past two seasons overseas in Austria and Germany. Last season, Dodero posted 22 points (10g-12a) in 28 games with the Rosenheim Star Bulls (DEL-2), while also logging two assists in eight games with Austria’s Graz HC. He played the 2022-23 season in Austria as well with Ljubijana Olimpija HK, recording 30 points (10g-20a) in 39 contests. Prior to his professional career, the Bloomingdale, Illinois resident also played five collegiate seasons at American International College totaling 71 points (26g-45a) in 134 games.
West Chicago Police Dive into Charity with Chicago Ducky Derby for Special Olympics
In just over 23 days, the splashdown of rubber ducks will mark the eagerly anticipated Chicago Ducky Derby, a thrilling annual event that promises fun and fundraising in downtown Chicago. Among the enthusiastic participants this year are officers from the West Chicago Police Department, who are diving headfirst into the charitable spirit to support Special Olympics Illinois.
Michigan gymnast reaches new heights by making USA Olympic team
Michigan’s Paul Juda was on the fringe entering the United States men’s gymnastics Olympic trials June 27 and 29 in Minneapolis. The Deerfield, Illinois native picked a good time to have the meet of his life. He accomplished what he set out to do during the two-day event with zero falls and hitting all his routines. Juda finished fourth in the all-round and top-five in four events: floor (second), pommel horse (third), vault (fourth), and high bar (fifth). His Olympic dream was now left in the hands of the selection committee, who used an algorithm based on scores from the U.S. Championships and Olympic trials to determine the five members and two alternates who will represent the U.S. in Paris July 26-Aug. 11.
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.
Mike Ortiz Named Vice President, Replay at the Big Ten Conference
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has named Mike Ortiz vice president, replay. A seasoned veteran of the industry, Ortiz will oversee the Big Ten’s replay operations for football and Olympic sports. Ortiz will report to senior vice president, sports administration Rebecca Pany and will be based at the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
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...
Josie Muffley signs with AU Pro Softball for 2024 Championship season
Josie Muffley is set to return to Rosemont, Illinois this summer with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball to compete in the 2024 Championship season. Muffley made her professional debut with the league last year after finishing her collegiate career at Florida State. She achieved a 27th-place finish on the leaderboard and was one of two middle infielders named to the AU Pro Softball All-Defensive Team. Muffley started in all 15 games and fashioned seven hits in 35 at-bats including three doubles. She had her best day at the plate on Aug. 5 when she recorded her first multi-hit game as a pro, going 3-for-4 in Team Zerkle’s win.
Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) The final day of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont, IL so more great racing. The men’s 1500 free went to Aquajets Swim Team 17-year-old Jiarui Xue, who finished in 15:57.10. Xue, a Princeton recruit, has been quite a bit faster, holding a personal best of 15:38.14, which he swam at the NCSA Championships in March. Ozaukee Aquatics 14-year-old Grant Freeze had a fantastic swim for 4th in the mile, clocking a 16:13.24, which marks a new personal best by nearly 24 seconds.
15-Year-Old Rachel Ritter Clocks 2:15.74 200 BK on Day 3 of Westmont Summer Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) Day 3 of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont saw 15-year-old Rachel Ritter out of Sioux Falls Swim Team win the women’s 200 back in 2:15.74. The swim marked a personal best for the youngster, coming in under her previous best of 2:16.30. She was out fast, splitting 31.68 on the first 50, then split 34.90, 35.00, and 34.16 respectively the rest of the way.
In Bellwood, Skateboard Lessons Are Ramp To Bigger Ambitions
Will Stephan, owner of Sapient Skateboards, offers skateboarding tips to Kay Mason at the Memorial Park District basketball courts in Bellwood on June 23. | Michael Romain. Monday, July 15, 2024 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com. In 2021, when Will Stephan moved his skateboarding studio to a 2,500-square-foot warehouse...
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