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Farmer soaks in wide world of water polo
Matt Farmer has traveled around the world during his remarkable water polo career, with pool stops in Australia, Hungary, Italy, South Korea and Peru.
Golf teams get into swing of things
The golf season is underway for boys and girls high school teams in Illinois. Here's a look at the Fenwick, OPRF and Trinity squads a few matches into the season.
OPRF woes continue against Willowbrook
The start of the 2019 season figured to be a challenging one for the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team.
Fenwick crushes Curie in impressive debut
With ten sophomores on the varsity this fall, the Fenwick High School football team was hoping to start the 2019 season on a positive note.
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Week 2 Football: Previews & Predictions
Fenwick and Oak Park and River Forest host games against Dunbar and Willowbrook, respectively, in the second week of the high school football season.
Photo Gallery: Fenwick vs. Curie
Fenwick finished with 364 yards in total offense in a 45-14 win against Curie. Staff Photographer Alexa Rogals took photos of the game.
OPRF drops opener against Waubonsie Valley
The Oak Park and River Forest High School football team entered Friday night's season opener at Waubonsie Valley hoping to build off last season's success.
Week 1 Football: Previews & Predictions
The 2019 football season kicks off tonight for the Fenwick and Oak Park and River Forest High School football teams.
Staying with the status quo
The Illinois high school football season kicks off this week. Unfortunately, my excitement is a bit tempered this year given that this season and the next one could be the final seasons of IHSA...
Fenwick looks to get back on track
The Fenwick High School football team finished 3-6 last season. Is a bounce-back season in store this fall?
OPRF football ready to contend again
The Oak Park and River Forest High School football team had a special season last year in more ways than one.
Go Run Chicago offers free, fun runs
How do you create and nurture a running community? Well, visit www.gorunchicago.comsometime soon and you'll see they have some good ideas!
Brad Spencer
OPRF baseball to take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
OPRF baseball coach Chris Ledbetter will have his entire baseball program taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge this Sunday, Aug. 24th at 4 p.m. on the varsity baseball field at OPRF. He's also asking...
You can go home again
We all can. You can. I can. LeBron James can. We all can go home again. A lot has been made about the man's decision to return to Cleveland, the place he left for the glitz and glamour of Miami and...
Here's to rediscovering the Cubs
All I hear these days is that it's hard to be a Cubs fan. The reality is that it's never been easy, and no one said it would be. But, right now, there's no question it's downright excruciating.
The ultimate memorial
Down in Central Illinois a heartwarming, inspirational and infectious phenomena is taking place in honor of a young man who died tragically.
Youth sports
Eagles 12U team dominates Downers Grove tourney
The 12U Oak Park Eagles A team went 4-0 to win the Downers Grove Longshots Memorial Day Weekend Invitational, May 27-28. This Eagles squad won the 11U tournament last year.
OPRF boasts National PE Teacher of the Year
Linda Carlson, 45, has taught physical education at Oak Park and River Forest High School for more than two decades.
Legacy Flag Football League enjoys another banner season
It's fourth down and goal to go with a just a few precious seconds remaining on the clock. The quarterback approaches the line of scrimmage and astutely looks over the secondary's coverage. Down,...
Chicago Edge Soccer in midst of another stellar season
The Chicago Edge Soccer Club is kicking into high gear this spring and summer with a variety of opportunities for soccer players of all levels.
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Winning from the back of the pack
For the past few years I've been leading weekly speed workouts on the Concordia University Chicago track for the Oak Park Runners Club. A few club members are even calling me "coach."
Tips for new running routine
It's easy to get sucked into discussions of snug waistbands, regrets over holiday treats and new resolutions to lose weight and (re)gain fitness around this time of year. Peppy ads for gyms, fitness...
Hooked on running
I saw in Runner's World the other day that 101-year-old Julia Hawkins recently set a world record for the 100-yard dash with a time of 39.62 seconds at this year's National Senior Olympic Games....
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Foster fulfills dream with Blackhawks
March 29, 2018 will be a day Scott Foster never forgets. After turning in a typical work day as an accountant at Golub Capital, the 36-year-old Oak Park resident spent his evening improbably making his NHL debut as an emergency goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Malnati enjoying Ramblers' run
Basketball fans around the area know that, prior to becoming the boys head basketball coach at Fenwick High School, Rick Malnati excelled as the head coach at his high school alma mater, New Trier.
Good Life Race all set for Sunday
With the World Champion Chicago Cubs off to a slow start this season and the Chicago Blackhawks on the brink of elimination in the NHL playoffs, perhaps this is a good time to call a timeout for your frazzled remote control.
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