Romeoville
SPORTS
Lewis Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. -- Lewis University Cross Country Head Coach James Kearney has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2024 season as the Flyers look to repeat as Great Lakes Valley Conference Champions on the women's and men's side. Lewis begins its season on Friday, September 6 as the Flyers host the Flyer Early Bird Invitational at the Lewis Cross Country Course. The team hits the road for a pair of meets as Lewis travels to the University of Notre Dame National Catholic Invite in South Bend, Indiana on Friday, September 20 where both teams finished in first place among non...
Big Week | July 17-24
Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library. Stop by the top floor of the library for the coolest views of the Chicago Grit bike races. Drop-in to the Maker Studio to create posters to cheer on the racers, sample free snacks, and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the most challenging turnpike on the racecourse. Register for classes and events online at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person at the library. Walk-ins welcome, where applicable. 3541 Park Ave.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charity Golf Outing for The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is hosting a charity golf invitational at the Hickory Hills Country Club on Thursday, August 15. The board secretary for The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, Ian Chafee, spoke about the facility at 5100 Museum Drive. He said, “We are aligned with the state standards for education, and Our sweet spot is kids eight and under.” He added, “We focus mostly on little guys zero to three. It is a place where they can play with their parents and learn to socialize.”
For Aurora 2 players, UPSL final at TCO Stadium is a chance to underline club identity
Like the first team, the Aurora 2 went undefeated during the regular season. On Sunday at TCO Stadium, the team could win a United Premier Soccer League conference title. For Aurora 2 players, UPSL final at TCO Stadium is a chance to underline club identity. Located in Litchfield, MN we...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.