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Sports
OPRF softball still among state's best
During his 27 years as the Oak Park and River Forest High School softball coach Mel Kolbusz has had the pleasure of managing many outstanding pitchers.
Trinity to play Small ball
Kelly Small coached high school softball at Queen of Peace before the school closed two years ago. She takes over as Trinity's head coach this spring.
Good news: Good Life Race is almost here
Still seeing your fitness goals as fitness opportunities? I know … it's been a struggle. It's now mid-March, the "season of brown and grey" as I often think of it, and we can't seem to say...
Fenwick, OPRF win playoff openers; 4A regional finals next
The Oak Park and River Forest and Fenwick boys basketball teams both hope their hard work pays off during the Class 4A state playoffs.
More sports
WJ All-Stars align on court
Oak Park and River Forest seniors Ahsha Spencer and Anthony Roberts did it all for the Huskies on the hardwood this season
Team sports kept us warm this winter
Despite snow, sleet, ice, wind, and, of course, the polar vortex, winter in Oak Park was a bit more tolerable if you braved the unforgiving conditions to soak in the local high school sports scene.
Fenwick can't overcome Curie in regional final
First-year Fenwick boys basketball head coach Staunton Peck appreciated the good fortune of hosting a Class 4A regional this season.
Sports Trivia Night scores big for charity
What is the name of the collection of sports trivia savants who, for the fifth year in a row, won the St. Giles Men's Society Sports Trivia contest on Saturday, March 2?
OPRF ousted by York in 4A regional final
It's difficult for any high school basketball team to defeat a comparably matched conference opponent three times in one season.
OPRF wrestling falls to Montini in Class 3A state final
The Oak Park and River Forest High School wrestling team was essentially untouchable from 2014 through 2016. The Huskies' magical run produced three straight Class 3A team state titles and numerous...
Raidt makes mark at state finals
Oak Park and River Forest High School junior Will Raidt fell a few spots short of winning the 200-yard freestyle at the state finals, hosted by New Trier over the weekend. For good measure, he placed...
Friars' Hutchinson wins 500 free at state
Fenwick senior swimmer Liam Hutchinson fulfilled a goal he's been working on for the last four years at Saturday's state finals, hosted by New Trier.
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.
Sports columnists
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....
Those things that are best
I'd like to begin this latest edition of "Tate's Take" by congratulating the Oak Park and River Forest High School softball team on winning back-to-back Class 4A state championships.
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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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