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Chicago Sky to build $38 million practice facility on 65th Street

Chicago’s WNBA team, the Chicago Sky, announced they would be breaking ground this fall on a $38 million practice facility in Bedford Park. The facility has a price tag of $38 million. It will be built next to the Wintrust Sports Complex, 5499 W. 65th St. It is scheduled to be completed by December 2025. […]

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Red Stars to honor Richards teacher with She Inspires Me Award

By Jeff Vorva Correspondent It’s going to be a while longer before the Chicago Red Stars are back in town. Thanks to the international break caused by the Olympics, the NWSL resumes play in late August. The Red Stars have two games on the road (Aug. 24 at Louisville and Sept. 1 at Angel City) […]

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Iowa’s Castro ranked among top DBs

By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Richards graduate Sebastion Castro, a defensive back at Iowa, was named college football’s No. 1 nickel/slot corner by biggameboomer.com. He was ranked 92nd in the nation in the EA College 25 rankings. Teammate Leshon Williams, who also played at Richards, is on the Doak Walker Award watch list.  

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Area girls volleyball players tabbed ones to watch in 2024

By Jeff Vorva Correspondent There could be some heavy hitting on the area girls volleyball scene again this year. Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb compiled lists of players to watch for the 2024 season. Seniors from the area include Marist’s Bella Bullington, Maddie Berry and Sophia McKenzie; St. Laurence’s Kayla Birmingham; Mother McAuley’s Sydney Buchanan; Oak Lawn’s […]

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Girls flag football debuts in Illinois this year

By Jeff Vorva Correspondent This fall welcomes a new sport in the Illinois High School Association – girls flag football. There were 116 schools that signed up for the inarguable season. From the area, Morton, St. Laurence, Catalyst/Maria, De La Salle, Marist, Mother McAuley, Lyons and Sandburg will be fielding teams in the first year. […]

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Worth business owner gets VIP look at Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities

By Jeff Vorva Correspondent When Tony Kavaliunas bought a Worth gaming hall and restaurant, he never imagined his foray into that field of ownership would lead to him meeting some of his Chicago Bears heroes. Kavaliunas, who grew up in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood and now lives in New Lenox, purchased Roma Cafe in 2023 […]

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Bridgeview crowd celebrates its own UFC champion

Bridgeview celebrated UFC Champion Belal Muhammad’s victory with a vibrant parade, complete with Middle Eastern dancing, a motorcade, and cheering crowds on Sunday afternoon. A crowd of about 600, united in their support for the local hero and the first Palestinian welterweight world champion, gathered at 2 p.m. near Menards to honor Muhammad’s accomplishment with […]

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