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QB Ryan Fitzgerald will consider Iowa PWO opportunity
Iowa was active in recruiting the state of Illinois this week. One new offers was a preferred walk-on opportunity to Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound prospect who led his team to a state title last season. "It is a PWO with them already having a...
NHRA ADDS FOURTH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSION IN CHICAGO
NHRA will now offer four qualifying sessions at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance on May 17-19, thus decreasing the number of the three-session events on the schedule to six. The NHRA reduced the number of qualifying sessions to three at select events following the pandemic-raged 2020 season.
3-star Lawton defensive lineman announces commitment to this Big Ten team
LAWTON, MI – Mason Mayne is taking his future football talents to the Windy City. The three-star Lawton defensive lineman announced his commitment to Northwestern University via social media on Wednesday evening, pledging to the Wildcats just three days after his official visit. Mayne, ranked Michigan’s 23rd overall prospect...
Foundation helps mothers who have lost children to gun violence cope through art therapy, sports
CHICAGO — Some Chicago moms who have lost children to gun violence are spending Mother’s Day weekend connecting with young people and each other. Chrissy Morgan said she feels conflicted on Mother’s Day. “I definitely feel heavy but I want to keep moving so it’s a battle to say the least,” Morgan said. The mom of four’s only daughter […]
Starting Season at Hometown Track an Exciting Tradition for Chicago’s TJ Zizzo
Last season, drag racing fans were thrilled to see Chicago native TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster return to action on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Once again, Zizzo Racing, led by team owner Tony Zizzo and driver TJ, will start their season at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, May 17-19, at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. The wildly popular event returned last season with sold out grandstands and racing action that included a run to the semifinals by Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team. With a busy off-season behind them, Zizzo Racing is even more prepared and excited to get the 2024 season underway.
Tee time at Chicago's Wrigley Field on the upper deck available through Monday
CHICAGO (CBS) — It looks like perfect weather this weekend for a round of golf.And since the Cubs are on the road, why not grab a tee time at Wrigley Field?The popular Upper Deck Golf Experience is back at Wrigley - Friday through Monday.Golfers move around the ballpark, trying to hit targets on the field.If you want to book a tee time, act fast.Most sessions are sold out except for Monday morning or Monday afternoon.
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