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Cubs announce reconfigured field for Northwestern game at Wrigley to avoid last year's strange design
The Northwestern Wildcats will return to Wrigley Field this fall for two games at the Friendly Confines, but things will look a little different. The Cubs announced on Wednesday that they’ve reconfigured the field so that each team will have a sideline of its own. Last year, the team’s...
Road Closures - Mundelein Grand Prix
Please be aware that the Mundelein Grand Prix bike race will be held Monday, July 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM and numerous road closures will be in place in the downtown area early Monday morning. See the map with the locations of the closures. You may need to adjust your commute, so please plan accordingly. The roads will be reopen on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Trio of Top Tens for Dennis Erb, Jr. on World of Outlaws Trail; Three More Races this Weekend
(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series took the #28 team to the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio from July 11-13 for a trio of pivotal point battles. The tripleheader kicked off last Thursday night at the sprawling Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Dennis Erb, Jr. finished fifth in his heat race and second in his B-Main to earn the right to start nineteenth on the grid in the $15,000 to win ‘Billy Winn Classic.’ Dennis was then on the move early and often in the 45-lap main event and ultimately blitzed past thirteen competitors on his way to a strong sixth place effort.
Allie Skaggs signs with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball
Allie Skaggs, one of the most accomplished second basemen in Arizona softball history, will continue her playing career this summer with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball. AU announced Wednesday morning that Skaggs will join the league for its five weeks of competition at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill., starting July 26.
Lake Forest Basketball Car Wash Fundraiser
We were joined in the studio by the Lake Forest basketball team to share about their Car Wash Fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Saturday, July 20,. We were joined in the studio by the Lake Forest basketball team to share about their Car Wash Fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Saturday, July 20, 2024) at Advanced Auto Parts on Keith Street. For more details visit their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LakeForestMiddleSchool.
Midwest tough: Wilmette sailor Maggie Shea explains Lake Michigan edge ahead of Olympics
Maggie Shea is one of those tough Midwestern sailors. Shea grew up playing with her cousins by tipping over boats and swimming underneath. She drove to regattas packed in her parents' green Suburban with a boat tied to the top. And she laughs every time someone comes to Chicago and stares in awe at the sight of Lake Michigan, thinking it looks like an ocean.
MapleBrook U16 Boys Win USA Cup Tournament Opener
The MapleBrook Premier under 16 boys soccer team won its opening game at the USA Cup tournament Tuesday, blanking EPSC from Elgin, Illinois 2-0. Levi Musokwa scored in the first half and Ayo Adekunie in the second half for MapleBrook. David Orozco posted the shutout in goal. MapleBrook also won...
Pate advances to quarterfinals at Western Amateur
Macy Pate (pictured) advanced to the quarterfinals of match play at the Women’s Western Amateur at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, with Thursday victories over Sydney Roberts of Chesnee, South Carolina, and Kaitlyn Schroeder of Jacksonville, Florida. Pate, who lives in Winston-Salem and plays for Wake Forest, beat...
Southern Mississippi's Hannah Borden signs with AU Pro Softball
Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball has signed catcher Hannah Borden to the roster for the 2024 Championship season in Rosemont, Illinois. Borden is a five-year letter winner from Southern Mississippi. She started in 222-of-224 games from 2020 to 2024 and holds the program record for home runs with 50. She recorded a .313 career batting average and is second in program history with 150 career RBIs. In her season as a graduate student, she earned First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference and collected Third-Team NFCA All-South Region laurels after hitting a program-record and conference-leading 18 home runs.
Morgan DeBord sign contract extension with AU Pro Softball for Championship Season
Morgan DeBord has signed to continue her professional career with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball and will compete in the Championship Season in Rosemont, Illinois. DeBord debuted with the league in June during its AUX competition in Wichita, Kansas. DeBord spent four seasons at Loyola Marymount and played a fifth year...
Toros forward Schauer makes NCAA Commitment
The Mason City Toros of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) are proud to announce that forward Jax Schauer has committed to play NCAA DIII hockey for Lake Forest College in the NCHA. Schauer, 21, played his final season of junior hockey in the NA3HL with the Mason City...
Smith recognized by Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – WKU receiver Dalvin Smith has been selected to represent the Hilltoppers for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and as an AFCA Good Works Team nominee. The redshirt senior from Glasgow, Ky. was among a record 178 nominees recognized for outstanding service in their respective communities. Smith has...
Macy Pate advances to match play at Western Amateur
Macy Pate (pictured) of Winston-Salem, a rising sophomore at Wake Forest, coasted into match play competition with a 1-over-par 73 Wednesday in the second round of stroke play at the Women’s Western Amateur at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Illinois. Pate, who shot 68 Tuesday, tied for fifth as...
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