By Steve Metsch Julian Love was not happy when he fell short of making the Nazareth varsity football team as a freshman. During the summer before bis sophomore year, he worked out every day, improved his skills and earn a varsity spot. And he did not disappoint, helping the Roadrunners to back-to-back state championships in […]
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Chicago Hounds host Dawg Town Block Party, MLR Championship on Saturday
By Bob Bong The Chicago Hounds rugby team organization will host a day of festivities featuring a “Dawg Town Block Party” on Saturday, July 8, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. DJ Diesel, who is also known as former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, and American Celtic band Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 MLR Championship […]
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The Feed Store mural is a tribute to 75 years in Summit
By Carol McGowan If you drive south on Harlem Avenue from Interstate 55 in Summit, you’ll likely notice something new at The Feed Store, 5408 S. Harlem Avenue. The business is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and, as a tribute to their many years in business, there’s a mural on the north wall that harkens back […]
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Gannon motors past Ford for Liberty run victory; Stanko, 17, is women’s winner again
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer And the race was on … During the final stretch of the Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run, two competitors were side by side. But Patrick Gannon passed and beat Owen Ford to win the overall title of the 2-mile race, held July 3 in Centennial Park in Orland Park. Krysta […]
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College Notebook | Abby Mallo mashes way into Billikens record book
By Mike Walsh Correspondent The transition from high school softball to college went quite smoothly for Abby Mallo this season. The starting third baseman as a freshman for Saint Louis University, Mallo was named to the 2023 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Mid-Atlantic All-Region Team, claiming a place on the NFCA’s Third Team. Mallo is […]
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Area Sports Roundup | Rice grad McGinnis returns to Crusaders; Max Strus cashes in
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Brandon McGinnis’ first season as a high school boys volleyball head coach ended at his alma mater, Brother Rice. St. Rita, which McGinnis coached at the time, dropped a 25-16, 25-8 sectional semifinal match to the Crusaders on May 27. His second season will find him back at Rice, where […]
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Pro Sports Report | Red Stars open July with win over Wave
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer July figures to be a better month for the Chicago Red Stars than June, right? In June, the Red Stars were 1-4-0 and outscored 15-5 in NWSL and Challenge Cup play. They finished the month last in both the league and Challenge Cup Group C standings. After a road loss […]
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Lyons Fest offers five nights of music over holiday weekend
By Steve Metsch Lyons Fest proved so popular last year, the village has decided to add a day and night. This year’s Lyons Fest will be spread over five days and nights at Veterans Park, 4100 S. Lawndale Ave., just south of Ogden Avenue. The event kicks off on Friday, June 30, and runs through […]
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Area Sports Roundup | Brother Rice’s Van Assen, Chicago Christian’s Sedakis lauded after huge seasons
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The high school baseball and softball seasons closed up shop earlier in the month, but there are a few leftovers that have jumped out. Brother Rice senior pitcher Cole Van Assen was named to the Collegiate Baseball/Diamond Sports High School All-American team. Van Assen was 10-4 with a 1.79 ERA […]
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Pro Soccer Report | Three Red Stars to represent national teams
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Alyssa Naeher always seems to have her game face going. She has that famous scowl and looks intimidating. Even in publicity photos, she has that look that says she is not to be messed with. The Red Stars’ goalie, one of the best in the world, is also ultra-focused on […]