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NIMBYs win: More on why, despite recent bike crashes, Lincolnwood cancelled Pratt PBLs, forfeited millions in state funding
Yesterday Streetsblog discussed four bike crashes with injuries or fatalities reported over the last month in Chicago's near-northern suburbs of Morton Grove, Skokie, and Lincolnwood. Here's a recap:. • On Tuesday, July 9, at Dempster Street and Lehigh Avenue in Morton Grove, where the North Branch Trail crosses Dempster, a...
The (50-Year) Old Ball Game
In 1974, when Evanstonians Jon Seidman and Paul Thompson started their pickup softball game, Jaws was a bestselling paperback, soon to become Steven Spielberg’s first summer blockbuster. The titular great white shark would have instantly reduced their wooden bats to splinters, but Jaws would surely break a tooth on the amalgamated metal bats used today.
Peru’s Braxton Strong preps for play at the D1 level
For Peru’s Braxton Strong, the dream of playing collegiate football at the Division 1 level had been in its inception since he was a kid. Now to look back on the strides he’s made since then to suiting up with Northwestern football this fall makes that reality even sweeter.
Previewing men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule
For the first time in five years, Northwestern basketball is heading into a new season without Boo Buie. Still, head coach Chris Collins and company remain fiercely in the hunt for a third straight postseason appearance. The gauntlet to get there only gets harder with the new-look Big Ten which now includes Oregon, Washington, UCLA and USC. Those teams have a combined 10 tournament bids over the last five seasons. A harder Big Ten slate makes the non-conference schedule all the more important. Any early-season slip-up could be the difference in the committee’s decision on the Wildcats come mid-March. Now that all of the ‘Cats’ non-conference matchups have been released, though, let’s take a look at how NU will fare up until the New Year.
Michigan State lands huge 5-star commitment
Michigan State hockey has made another splash with the 2008-born recruiting class. The Spartans have picked up a commitment from Jack Hextall, a Rolling Meadows, Illinois native. Hextall is a 5-star and the No. 11 ranked player in the class, according to Puck Preps rankings. He stands at 5-foot-11, and...
Looking at the four new Big Ten football teams: Oregon
Northwestern’s first game of the 2024 season begins on August 31 against Miami-Ohio. With conference realignment shaking up college football, the Big Ten added four new west coast schools into the conference: Washington, UCLA, USC and Oregon. As Northwestern begins its first campaign in a new-look Big Ten, Inside NU is looking at each of these new programs. This week, we will look at Oregon.
Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Northwestern
A version of this Michigan football opponent preview ran in The Wolverine‘s 2024 football preview magazine, which can be ordered at TheWolverineOnDemand.com. Here’s a look at the Northwestern Wildcats, U-M’s Nov. 23 opponent at The Big House. The post Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Northwestern appeared first on On3.
Recap: Team Lorenz Overcomes Early Deficit for 6-3 Victory Over Team McQuillin
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Corner infielder Tori Vidales and middle infielder Anissa Urtez each collected two hits and pitcher Aleshia Ocasio earned her third straight victory in the circle as Team Lorenz battled back for a 6-3 victory over Team McQuillin to complete Saturday’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.
2024 Northwestern football position previews: Defensive line
As we inch closer to the start of Northwestern’s 2024 season, we continue our football position preview series. This week, we’ll take a look at the Wildcats’ defensive line unit heading into head coach David Braun’s second season at the helm. Overview:. Key Losses: Matt Lawson...
Outdoor racket courts now available for reservation
The Evanston Parks and Recreation announced that community members and visitors can now reserve tennis and pickleball courts online. This new system aims to streamline the reservation process, making it easier and more convenient for everyone to enjoy these popular sports. How it works. Visit the Reservation Website. Select your...
KemperSports Hole-in-One Promotion launches across properties nationwide
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 8, 2024 – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, announced today the launch of the KemperSports Hole-in-One Promotion – giving 100 lucky golfers a chance to win a trip to Streamsong Golf Resort – in addition to celebrating the amazing feat of a hole-in-one at their favorite KemperSports golf course.
MIDWEST OPEN BOASTS EIGHT TEAM SHOWDOWN
Las Brisas Polo Club proudly announces the highly anticipated third annual Midwest Open presented by CD Peacock from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 25. An unprecedented eight teams are set to compete in the 14-goal USPA sanctioned tournament at the highest level of polo in the Midwest. Traveling from across the world, teams are converging on Las Brisas. Located in the heart of the Midwest, Las Brisas Polo Club has established itself as a premier polo destination in Elgin, Illinois.
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