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College of DuPage receives honors for women's soccer

By Brent Zell | Dec 29, 2016

Head Coach William Fajkus of the College of DuPage women's soccer program, along with two players, recently received honors for the 2016 season, according to the school's website.

Carol Stream gym to hold Teenie Weenie New Year's Eve Ball

By Brent Zell | Dec 19, 2016

The Carol Stream Park District will hold the Teenie Weenie New Year's Eve Ball for children 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the Simkus Recreation Center's SRC-Gym, according to the Park District's website.

College of DuPage wins inaugural Red Grange Bowl

By Brent Zell | Dec 8, 2016

The College of DuPage (CoD) won the inaugural Red Grange Bowl, defeating previously undefeated Central Lakes College (CLC) 25-22 in overtime Dec. 3 in Glen Ellyn.

Glen Ellyn native, Northwestern soccer goalie shows grit in tense game

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Robert White went into his first collegiate soccer start a little nervous and came out of it with a lot of emotion – and an unfortunate repeat performance.

Ex-Bloomingdale Bears hockey player fast-becoming Blackhawks star

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Former Bloomingdale Bears hockey player Ryan Hartman is a regular scorer this season for the Chicago Blackhawks, according to the NHL team's website.

Glenbard West hoopsters return with no starters from championship season

By Brent Zell | Nov 25, 2016

How does a basketball team follow up the best season in program history?

College of DuPage cross-country teams compete at NJCAA finals

By Brent Zell | Nov 16, 2016

Marco Martinez's top-30 individual finish highlighted the College of DuPage's (CoD) showing at the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national cross-country championship recently in El Dorado, Kansas.

Hinsdale Central grad enjoying another stellar year as Michigan State lineman

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Brian Allen said he is having his best year as an offensive lineman at Michigan State.

Glendale Heights Turkey Day Dodgeball Tournament signup underway

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Glendale Heights Parks and Recreation will hold a Turkey Day Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, Nov. 25, at 250 Civic Center Plaza, according to the organization's website.

Glenbard North two-time state champion wrestler eyes undefeated season

By Brent Zell | Nov 5, 2016

When Austin Gomez says wrestling is his life, it is not hyperbole.

Carol Stream Park District winter adult basketball league signup begins soon

By Brent Zell | Oct 31, 2016

Registration for the Carol Stream Park District's winter adult basketball league begins on Nov. 11, according to csparks.org.

Hinsdale Central golfer helps team win fifth title, finishes in first place

By Brent Zell | Oct 27, 2016

Brendan O'Reilly finished his high-school golf career the way it started – by being a part of a state team title.

College of DuPage to host Red Grange Bowl

By Brent Zell | Oct 25, 2016

The College of DuPage will host the inaugural Red Grange Bowl game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the college's football stadium in Glen Ellyn, according to www.cod.edu.

College of DuPage freshman star volleyballer helps power team to top tier

By Brent Zell | Oct 24, 2016

Offensive players don't get more consistent than Halley Pardy.

Bloomingdale native prepares to take hockey skills to college level

By Brent Zell | Oct 23, 2016

Joe Abate wasn't born playing hockey.

Signup underway for Roselle Park District third-session aquatic classes

By Brent Zell | Oct 23, 2016

The third session of aquatics classes in the Roselle Park District will start Nov. 29, according to rparks.org.

Bartlett Park District youth-basketball league spots still open

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

Spots in youth-basketball leagues remain open in the Bartlett Park District, according to the District's website.

Kids' skating classes begin soon in Carol Stream

By Brent Zell | Oct 13, 2016

Ice-skating classes for Carol Stream youth will begin Oct. 20 at Center Ice of DuPage, 1N450 Highland Ave., in Glen Ellyn.

Roselle native Panasiuk getting used to life in the Big Ten

By Brent Zell | Oct 8, 2016

Roselle, Illinois is about 250 miles from the Michigan State University campus, but for a young football player who has gone from playing high-school football in northern Illinois to lining up against the likes of Notre Dame and Wisconsin, the distance between those two worlds could seem even greater.