Brady Cunningham slugged nine home runs in a minute to win the High School Home Run Derby title.
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Area roundup: Riverside-Brookfield’s Owen Murphy makes MLB debut
Pitcher Owen Murphy, a 2022 Riverside-Brookfield graduate, became the second local player to make his major-league debut this season.
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Area roundup: Fire sign international star Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski, who has scored more than 700 goals in international competition, has signed with the Chicago Fire and could debut on July 16.
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Nazareth’s Jaden Fauske sets triples record for White Sox farm team
In his first season with Single-A Kannapolis, Nazareth graduate Jaden Fauske has set a franchise-record with eight triples.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Palos Park police join LaGrange Road speeding crackdown
Palos Park residents have complained of speeders and loud vehicles in the area, especially on LaGrange Road, and the village is joining forces with other communities and agencies to stop it.
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Palos Park cites police officers for saving woman’s life
Two Palos Park police officers tag-teamed to save a woman’s life in May and on June 22, they were honored by the village council.
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Palos Park eyes kratom, vaping regulations
Palos Park officials are going to take a long look at how to deal with vape shops and kratom sales.
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Beecher street work no problem for Fourth of July fest
The Miller Street construction project in Beecher will not interfere with this weekend’s Independence Day celebration.
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Jim Thome liked his swing, but Aiden McGovern now focused on pitching
Hall of Famer Jim Thome complimented Aiden McGovern’s swing when he was 10, but now he’s a college pitcher.
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Area roundup: Marist’s Jack Brannigan gets quick taste of MLB life
Former Marist star Jack Brannigan joined the Pittsburgh Pirates for one day before returning to Double-A Altoona.