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Hinsdale well-represented at Olympics
Isabella Walls-Rodriguez returned home from the Paris Olympics with lifelong memories, a renewed enthusiasm for soccer and a voice hoarse from cheering. Walls-Rodriguez and her family spend time with relatives in France every summer, so taking the train to Paris from their home near Bordeaux was an obvious choice for the family of sports fans. After taking in a quarterfinals soccer match near Bordeaux, Walls-Rodriguez and her family traveled to Paris in time to see France defeat Spain in the soccer final. That, Walls-Rodriguez said, is likely where she lost her voice.
Marathon swimmer says he quit Lake Michigan swim after going in wrong direction with dead GPS
A man attempting an epic 80-mile (128 kilometer) swim across Lake Michigan said he gave up on the third day after losing two batteries for a critical GPS device and ending up badly off course.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJim Dreyer, 60, was pulled from the water last Thursday after 60 miles (96 kilometers). He said he had been swimming from Michigan to Wisconsin for hours without a GPS, relying only on a wrist compass and his reading of the sky and waves.A support boat pulled up and informed him that he had been swimming north...
Illinois roster in 2024 Little League World Series: Meet every player, coach
The Hinsdale Little League baseball team won the Great Lakes region and earned a spot in the 2024 Little League World Series. The team is heading to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and will play its first game of the double-elimination Little League World Series at 2 p.m. Friday against West region champion Hawaii. ...
Wracking our brains over bike racks
I read with interest OPRF High School student George Summy’s letter (Viewpoints, July 17) about the lack of bike racks at the school. First of all, bravo to George, for his willingness to speak out on this issue and engage the community. I live at the corner of Scoville and Ontario, right across from the main entrance to OPRF, and I not only agree, but support with evidence, George’s claims about the shortage of bike racks.
MLB Hall Of Famer Announces Big Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Chicago Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg revealed that he's cancer-free. On Thursday, Sandberg spoke to 670 The Score during the station's Cubs for a Cure Radiothon fundraiser for cancer research. The Hall of Famer teared up before announcing that he had his last treatment earlier that morning. Sandberg, ...
Nominate your high school for ABC7 Chicago's Friday Flyover this football season
One of ABC7's favorite times of the year is here. High school football season is upon us, which means it's time for Friday Flyover!The station will send Chopper 7 above local high schools to showcase their school spiritIf you think your school has what it takes, nominate it in the form below.Last year, the viewers voted, and chose Reavis High School as their favorite.The Burbank school won the Friday Flyover trophy by earning over 4,000 votes.Mother McAuley High School was a close second, with 3,871 votes, and Minooka Community High School was third, with 2,702.Reavis' High School's principal let her students push her into the pool after winning the trophy.The Reavis HS principal let her students push her into the pool after winning Friday Flyover.Check out the 2023 Friday Flyovers below.Friday Flyover 2023Friday Flyover: Niles West High SchoolFriday Flyover: Huntley High SchoolFriday Flyover: Mother McAuley High SchoolFriday Flyover: Reavis High SchoolFriday Flyover: Minooka High SchoolFriday Flyover: Lemont High SchoolThe video in the player above is from an earlier report.
Big Ten to Host Four Hockey Games at Wrigley Field
We got details for what is being called “The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series” at a press conference on Thursday morning at Wrigley Field. The Blackhawks, Cubs and Big Ten were all represented at the event. Here’s what you care about: the game schedule and which teams...
Little Leaguers reach field of dreams
Summer may be winding down, but Hinsdale Little League has never been hotter. Or "gooder," according to the team's abiding mantra. "Before we take the field, we say, 'This team's good, but we're gooder!' " player Dillon Phelan revealed. On Aug. 7, the town's 12U district team captured the Great...
A look back in time
The October 1971 council meeting was abuzz with discussion over “the way in which the kids completely disregard all the laws that govern the use of bicycles.” The lengthy discussion addressed bicycles on the Madison Street sidewalks, which sometimes even blocked the sidewalk and entrances to the stores completely. Police Lt. Good was assigned to study the situation and report to the council with suggestions and recommendations.
Simone Biles Is Hitting the Road for the “Gold Over America Tour”: How to Get Tickets
The most decorated gymnast in history will be traveling the US for a fall tour. Learn how to get tickets to see the Olympian alongside other award-winning athletes in person. Simone Biles Is Hitting the Road for the “Gold Over America Tour”: How to Get Tickets Mary Siroky
Swim season starts, pool is still closed
Practice for the Hinsdale Central girls swim and dive team didn’t start out the way athletes or their coaches hoped on Monday. Instead of meeting at the school’s Don Watson Aquatic Center, they were at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont. Crews are still working to replace the tile deck at the 3-year-old pool at Central, which has been closed since May 1. Work is expected to continue into early October.
Excitement building for IHSA's first girls flag football season
It’s an all-American game, and now girls are stepping up to the line this fall, with flag football making its debut as a Illinois High School Association recognized sport. What started in Chicago with 15 teams in 2021, ballooned to 109 teams by 2023.
Chicago White Sox Celebrate African American Heritage Night
The Chicago White Sox welcomed fans to African American Heritage Night on Wednesday, August 14, at 7:10 p.m. vs. the New York Yankees. The ballpark celebration spotlighted rich African American culture and its long history within Chicago, sports and beyond. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive ballpark atmosphere,...
Campus renovation boosts OPRF athletics
Now in her fourth season as Oak Park and River Forest High School athletic director, Nicole Ebsen likes the position the program is in, thanks to the new on-campus fields that opened last year. “The new track-and-field facility will allow our cross-country programs to do some work on campus,” she...
South Shore trains to make extra stop for Bears game, P!NK concert
South Shore trains will make an extra stop for upcoming events at Soldier Field. On Saturday, westbound trains will stop at 18th Street at 9:07 and 10:49 a.m. for the Chicago Bears preseason football game. An eastbound train will pick up passengers there at 5:12 p.m. Then, on Saturday, August...
Northwestern physicians bring home Olympic gold
Imagine going to your first Olympic games and then winning gold for team USA – it’s not a stretch for physicians from Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine. On Aug. 10, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team won its fifth Olympic gold medal, beating Brazil 1-0 in the tournament final. Behind...
Chicago Football Classic announces Amazon-backed scholarship for HBCU students
The Chicago Football Classic (CFC) hosted a press conference at Amazon's Regional Office to announce its 2024 Scholarship Fund recipients and celebrate the event's 26th anniversary. The press conference featured prominent speakers, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Stephanie Coleman, and representatives from key sponsors like Amazon, BMO Bank, and...
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