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Boys lacrosse: Lincoln-Way West co-op takes care of Oak Forest co-op 10-2
NEW LENOX – Coaches and players will tell you that it has been an inconsistent season for Lincoln-Way West co-op. Coach Tyler Jackson said when the Warriors are on, they’ve been on. It’s just been about staying consistent. Only time will tell if West co-op, which also...
New Lenox breaks ground on new 100-acre sports complex
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Village leaders in southwest suburban New Lenox have broken ground on a new 100-acre sports complex.Located near Silver Cross Hospital, the New Lenox Crossroads Sports Complex facility will include 29 youth baseball and softball fields, 12 soccer/multi-use fields, a welcome center, a beer garden, batting cages, playground, and concession stands all expected to open and ready for tournaments in spring of 2025. An extensive drainage system will allow the turf fields to be ready for play just minutes after heavy rain, according to JLG Architects, which designed the facility.The $70 million complex also will feature a fieldhouse for basketball, volleyball, wrestling, pickleball, and other sports; and more than 10 acres dedicated to restaurant, retail and/or hotel use.Officials estimated the project would create $12 million in economic development for New Lenox in its first year, and $20 million by the third year. Once fully operational, officials expect it to produce more than $34 million in annual economic activity, with 1 million visitors a year.
Despite Chicago Sky adding star rookies, beat writer sees tough road to WNBA playoffs
CHICAGO (CBS) – The Chicago Sky will play its second and final preseason game at home against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, which fans who won't make it to Wintrust Arena can watch on the WNBA app. The Sky will begin the 2024 regular season on May 15...
Rock Valley baseball ties program record for wins in a regular season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rock Valley College baseball concluded their regular season Sunday with a doubleheader win against Moraine Valley Community College. Griffin Smith broke the single-season record for strikeouts in the first inning with his 89th of the season. Grant Garrett got RVC on the road with a two-RBI single in the bottom of the second. The Golden Eagles led 4-0 after one.
Red Stars take aim at NWSL attendance record with Wrigley game
The Chicago Red Stars are thinking big when it comes to their upcoming game at Wrigley Field. The team is taking aim at the NWSL record for single-game attendance when it hosts Bay FC at the historic home of the Chicago Cubs on June 8. The record is held by...
TF South hosts ‘senior signing day’ to celebrate students’ post-graduation plans
LANSING, Ill. (May 4, 2024) – Graduating TF South High School seniors committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers during its annual signing day assembly on May 1. The event is similar to a signing ceremony for high school athletes going to the next level. Organizers said this...
NASCAR STEAM Fest Engages 550 CPS Students in Motorsports Careers
The 2nd Annual STEAM FEST took place at the Field Museum (Photo courtesy of NASCAR). Students from nearly 50 Chicago Public Schools gathered for the Second Annual STEAM Fest at The Field Museum. The event, which aims to engage and inspire students while highlighting career opportunities in motorsports, was hosted...
Proposed basketball practice facility raises questions of student displacement
DePaul hosted a community meeting Monday, April 29, at Cortelyou Commons to update residents and students on the modifications to the proposed basketball practice facility. In his opening statement, Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy said DePaul athletics must return to national recognition and relevance, increasing applications and enrollment as universities nationwide struggle to continue enrolling students nationwide. Athletic performance elevates media attention, and DePaul’s athletes can’t perform well with its current facilities “in disrepair,” according to Peevy.
Softball Game Preview: Illinois Lutheran on Home-Turf
Illinois Lutheran has been on the road for three straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the St. Anne Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. Illinois...
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