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Football Wrap • Week 2 | Sandburg tops Oak Forest to even record

By Mike Walsh Correspondent If Sandburg can be described in one word, it might be “resilient.” One week after a loss at home to St. Rita, the Eagles bounced back with a 26-11 win on the road over host Oak Forest on Sept. 1. Junior quarterback Anthony Shelton delivered an impressive performance, scoring on a […]

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Football | Stagg scores 49 for second straight week in win over Oak Lawn

By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Stagg and Oak Lawn put a spin on the concept of a doubleheader for their non-conference football and boys soccer matchups on Sept. 1. The Chargers programs hosted their Spartans counterparts for a Futbol/Football Friday Night Lights event, with the soccer game kicking off the evening and the football game concluding […]

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Sandburg grad Feeney ready to help Bears

By Jeff Vorva Staff writer For the second straight year, the Chicago Bears will look to a Sandburg graduate to try to keep prized quarterback Justin Fields in one piece. Last year, it was offensive lineman Michael Schofield who picked up some game time with the team he grew up cheering for. This year, Dan […]

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Rashid introduces emergency weather relief legislation 

State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) filed legislation to create an Illinois disaster relief grant program to address flooding and other extreme weather events. “With climate change accelerating, we unfortunately will see natural disasters that are more extreme, more devastating and more frequent. This grant program, if passed, will ensure Illinois is prepared to provide direct […]

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News from Springfield: 12 school districts to receive an additional $6.2 million 

State Senator Mike Porfirio (D-11th) announced that 12 school districts across the area will receive over $6.2 million in additional funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years.  “Evidence-based funding supports educational opportunities that contribute to the long-term success of our students,” said Porfirio. “Through this funding formula, we can ensure that a […]

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A River Thru History Rendezvous coming back to Willow Springs 

The 30th annual A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous, is returning to Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10.    Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.    Public parking is at the UPS […]

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Casten fears possible government shutdown

By Jeff Vorva Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) is bringing millions of dollars of projects to his district but is fearful for the near future when it comes to bringing in more money. He is also crossing his fingers that there won’t be a government shutdown on Oct. 1 even though some analysts think there is […]

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Football | St. Rita rides big 3rd quarter past Sandburg

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Down seven points and having just forced the St. Rita offense into a three-and-out, Sandburg appeared to have momentum on its side a few minutes into the third quarter of the teams’ opening night matchup. Momentum, however, only lasts until it swings the other way. And when you are playing […]

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Week 1 Football Wrap | Brother Rice grinds out win over Maine South

By Mike Walsh Correspondent Brother Rice head coach Casey Quedenfeld was happy about his team’s 10-7 victory over Maine South on opening night. After all, beating a team the caliber of the Hawks and which is known for having a prolific offense, is a good start to the season. But … “There’s a lot to […]

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