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Huskies grapple with the best
Lake Highland Prep, from Orlando, Florida, placed first in the Beat the Streets Brawl at Oak Park and River Forest High School over the weekend, but all five wrestling teams came away winners.
Alec finds a home in the wide world of sports
Alec Cabacungan had the best seat in the house for the worst game of the Chicago Bears' season.
Fenwick boys swimming on the mark
Whatever happens the rest of the season (or at least until sectionals), the Fenwick High School boys swimming team owns neighborhood bragging rights over Oak Park and River Forest.
Friars battle the best in girls hoops
The scouting report on the Fenwick High School girls basketball team a year ago was pretty straightforward.
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Beat the Streets Chicago to host premier high school wrestling event at OPRF
Beat the Streets Chicago will host The Beat the Streets Brawl, a new, premier wrestling competition that features powerhouse high school wrestling teams and a clinic led by Illinois wrestling legend...
Future is now for Huskie swimming
While perennial state powers Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central dominate the West Suburban Conference Silver Division, the Oak Park and River Forest High School boys swimming team might be the most...
Debunking the notion that the removal of OPRF football would be beneficial
When I saw the Letter To The Editor in the Dec. 11 issue of the Wednesday Journal of Oak Park & River Forest titled "OPRF should eliminate football," I wasn't surprised.
Christmas came early via gift of CBS Sports Classic
It's been a while since I've had an article published in the Oak Park Wednesday Journal. 352 days to be exact.
Huskies benefit from playing at Montini tourney
Although the Oak Park and River Forest High School girls basketball team went 1-3 at the 10th Annual Montini Christmas Tournament, the Huskies closed out the four-day event with some encouraging...
Friars earn fourth place at Proviso West
With a first-year head coach in Staunton Peck and a new-look starting lineup, the Fenwick High School boys basketball team is learning on the fly this season.
Fenwick finishes third at Dundee-Crown
Approaching a new year and the second half of the season, the Fenwick High School girls basketball team has to feel good about its accomplishments in 2018.
OPRF places sixth at Pontiac
Considering the preseason hype regarding the Oak Park and River Forest High School boys basketball team, the Huskies 8-6 record could be regarded as disappointing. Despite losses to...
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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