Out of the Bullpen: Superintendent has fond memories of his baseball days
By Chuck Fieldman Paul O’Malley spent some time in the bullpen warming up, both figuratively and literally, before becoming superintendent of Butler Elementary School District…
Stan Mikita’s Hockey School helps Deaf players gain skills while building community
By Maureen Callahan Each June, 80 kids from every corner of the country come to Itasca to participate in Stan Mikita’s Hockey School for the…
Nazareth Roadrunners win state title despite five losses, 0-4 start
By Jeff Vorva It’s never happened before. It’s unlikely to ever happen again. Nazareth Academy became the first football program in Illinois High School Association…
Local area tennis team takes second in nationals
By Jeff Vorva For years, Colleen Stover had been a proud spectator of her daughter, Shannon. Shannon Stover is a tennis player, and Colleen was…
On Top of the World: Elmhurst volleyball stars win world title
By Jeff Vorva The waiting was excruciating. The result, however, was exhilarating. Elmhurst residents Abby Vander Wal and Ava Falduto were key players on the…
Rudy! – 30 years later, Rudy walks on with a new generation
By Maureen Callahan Everybody loves an underdog. Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is one of the most memorable in the history of film. Thirty years ago, audiences…
A Tennis Player’s Dream Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club
In the last few years, the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club (OBBTC) has made tremendous progress in becoming a viable entity. One real bright…