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RBC Race for the Kids' participants running to save lives

On Oct. 6, the track at the University of Chicago's Hyde Park will be full of runners and walkers racing toward the finish lines in the hopes of saving children's lives.

By Colin Froment | Sep 30, 2019

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VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR: Preview the Hidden Gem Half Marathon Course

The course is a USATF Certified (#IL19008NM) and CARA Certified (19041) half marathon.

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2019

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Bridgeview stadium fail just one example of local governments' struggle, Wirepoints founder says

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2019

For what it is worth, Mark Glennon says the people of Bridgeview can be assured they are not alone.

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NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 1 year ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

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Moraine Valley Community College has 50th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Moraine Valley Community College ranked No. 50 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a South Cook News analysis of college sports participation.

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2020 BMW Championships to be played at Olympia Fields

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2018

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Bruni excited but not surprised Olympia Fields is choice for 2020 BMW Championships

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2018

Mike Bruni reasons something about the Olympia Fields Country Club (OFCC) being tabbed to play host to the 2020 BMW Championships just feels natural.

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Trinity Christian College No. 32 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Trinity Christian College volleyball brought in $10,548 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a South Cook News analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By South Cook News reports | Oct 22, 2018

Moraine Valley Community College ranked No. 45 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a South Cook News analysis of college sports participation.

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TINLEY PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Moraine Valley Golf Outing on Sept. 11

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2018

Registration is now open for the 37th Annual Moraine Valley Foundation Golf Outing being held on Tuesday, September 11, at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont.

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Tickets available to Kyle Schwarber's charity block party Aug. 26

By Robert Hadley | 1 year ago

Grilled meats, signature cocktails and a charity auction are highlights of Kyle Schwarber’s Second Annual Block Party to honor the city’s first responders.

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VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST: Park Forest Tennis & Health Club - Session 1 Tennis Lesson Schedule

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2018

The Tennis & Health Club offers lessons to every member of the family, from youth to tournament level juniors and adults.

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NBA star Wade stuck with Matteson home

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2018

NBA star and Robbins native Dwyane Wade has paid nearly $125,000 in property taxes over 12 years on a Matteson home he is trying to sell for barely half of what he paid for it.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: College softball in Illinois grosses $19.6 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

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Analysis: 1,562 college athletes play softball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most popular states for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

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Analysis: College baseball in Illinois grosses $24.8 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

Robert Morris University baseball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $10,678 per athlete – in 2016, followed by Bradley University ($1.2 million), and University of Illinois at Chicago ($980,248), according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

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Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 2 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

From Prairie State Wire

House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

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Boxing legend Martin McGarry remembered for putting youth 'on the right course'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 30, 2018

Former Cook County Sheriff Mike Sheahan will always cherish his friendship with Martin McGarry, but he’s even more grateful for the impact his friend of five decades had on his five boys.

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South Cook News Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 20, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the South Cook News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.