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Illinois legislator draws up play for funding of new Bears, Sox stadiums
Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford has filed a resolution calling on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to consider selling properties to private developers to build stadiums for the Bears and White Sox.
OPRF softball holds off Fenwick
In the latest installment of Oak Park’s high school Crosstown Showdown, host Oak Park and River Forest knocked off Fenwick 4-1, May 16, in a non-conference softball game. “Fenwick’s a really good team,” said OPRF coach J.P. Coughlin. “I’d be very surprised if they don’t win their sectional. They battled, played good defense, and their kids threw strikes. They’re a tough team, and I’m really impressed.”
11-year-old cancer survivor serves as Honorary Cubs Bat Kid
CHICAGO - An 11-year-old cancer survivor from Oak Lawn met his favorite athletes from the Chicago Cubs while serving at the Honorary Cubs Bat Kid at Saturday's game. Marty Brogan was diagnosed with stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma at age 4. Today, Marty is in remission but still sees his doctors at Advocate Children's Hospital regularly for follow-up care.
Huskies’ Davis, Brauc achieve first 3A all-state track honors
Oak Park and River Forest senior Brianne Davis had a hectic but enjoyable Saturday. Davis not only was in her first Class 3A girls track and field state finals for discus that afternoon at Eastern Illinois University but contending for her first top-nine, all-state honors. And prom was that evening.
Daniel Wilkerson Makes Semifinal Appearance to Lead SCAG Racing at Route 66 Nationals
Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car battled their way to the semifinals Sunday at the Gerber Glass & Collision Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway just outside of Chicago. Coming into race day qualified No. 9, Wilkerson, crew chiefed by his father Tim, started...
Bears’ first-ever female coach leads Girls Flag Football Clinic
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — It was a busy day at the Indoor Sports Center Saturday morning. Two different youth camps took place. One of them was the Girls Flag Football Clinic. Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports nationally at the high school level. Women’s flag football is played at the World […]
Alexis DeJoria brings her fast Funny Car for fans ready to RACE at Route 66!
Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra, Alexis DeJoria joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alexis shares excitement to be back at Route 66 Raceway with a full house of fans. Listen as Alexis talks about the race team and getting dialed in this year with Chicago as a target for […]
NAPA Funny Car Team Continues to Adjust to New Setup in Chicago
Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps was looking forward to adding a third Wally trophy from Route 66 Raceway to his impressive collection on Sunday at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, but a loss of traction in the first round of eliminations ended his bid for a 77th national event triumph.
Huskies’ hopes rise after dominant sectional
Oak Park and River Forest senior Santiago Valle is a returning top-nine all-stater in boys track and field. This season, he’s returning even stronger for the Class 3A state meet Friday and Saturday at Eastern Illinois University after qualifying in the maximum four events: three relays and the 100-meter dash after running the qualifying time at the Proviso East Sectional May 15.
Scrappers Racing Sharpens Skills In Hot Conditions At NHRA Route 66 Nationals
The Scrappers Racing team is leaving Chicago armed with new information and invaluable experience after competing at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo performed consistently in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, as they learned how to manage their powerful Scrappers Racing machines in hot and volatile conditions with packed fields across the board. While the sibling duo may not have gone rounds the way they would have liked on race day, they feel positive about the improvements they are making.
Josh Hart Leaves Chicago More Determined Than Ever
A tough weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals wrapped up for Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team with a first round exit against Shawn Reed. Competing at Route 66 Raceway for just the second time in his career Hart was unable to duplicate his 2023 success that saw him race to the final round. After four rounds of qualifying Hart entered race day as the No. 12 qualifier facing No. 5 qualifier Reed in a battle of independent Top Fuel operations.
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