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Cubs honor late filmmaker by drafting his son: ‘It’s something that will stick with me forever’

December 13, 2018 at 6:50 a.m.

When Skokie resident Itamar Steiner fielded a call from his local newspaper last week, it was just the latest media request for the recent Niles North graduate. Steiner, whose friends...

Pat Pistorio (right) led Sout Elgin to two Class 8A playoff appearances in his five seasons with the Storm.

Pat Pistorio ready for ‘challenge’ with Niles North football after leaving South Elgin

December 13, 2018 at 5:43 a.m.

On Oct. 20, Pat Pistorio made the trip to Evanston to watch the Wildkits face Niles North in the regular-season finale for both football teams. Pistorio’s team at South Elgin...

Fenwick's Matthew Augustyn competes in the long jump on Friday at the Class 2A Glenbard South Sectional.

Boys track notes: Third try’s the charm for Fenwick jumper Matthew Augustyn

December 13, 2018 at 10:08 a.m.

After scratching on his first two jumps, Fenwick senior Matthew Augustyn knew a lot was riding on his third attempt in the triple jump preliminaries at Friday’s Class 2A Glenbard...

Holly Fessler will be a part of New Trier's senior leadership next season.

Badminton notes: Glenbrook South seniors make the most of their state appearance

December 13, 2018 at 9:45 a.m.

The badminton state meet in Charleston was dominated by underclassmen, but the senior-laden Glenbrook South team still found a way into the top 10. Freshmen and sophomores combined to take...

Selfless Regina basketball player Kelly French wins ‘Spirit of Perseverance’ award

December 13, 2018 at 8:44 a.m.

Regina senior Kelly French was sitting in English class on the afternoon of April 13, when she saw her parents Dave and Cathy walk by in the hallway. French said...

Evanston graduate Bob Pickens was the first African-American to wrestle for the U.S. at the Olympics. He finished sixth in the Greco-Roman heavyweight class at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.

Breaking the U.S. Olympic wrestling color barrier was just one of Bob Pickens’ many achievements

December 14, 2018 at 12:37 p.m.

Those who knew legendary Evanston athlete Bob Pickens said he was not one to talk extensively about his accomplishments — and there were many, including being the first African-American to...

Seven former Evanston Hockey girls players skate at nationals

December 14, 2018 at 11:49 a.m.

The seven girls grew up playing hockey together at Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston. They participated in Evanston Hockey's mostly co-ed house leagues and travel teams. They all found...

Glenbrook North athletic director John Catalano, who is pictured on Jan. 30, 2015, said Central Suburban League athletic directors briefly discussed concussion insuring during a March 8 meeting.

IHSA giving high schools the chance to buy concussion insurance for their athletes

May 14, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

For high school athletes and their loved ones, concussions can bring a fear of the unknown. How many blows are too many? What are the short-term financial costs of treatment?...

A freak injury ended his diving career, but a New Trier grad is finally achieving his sports dream

December 14, 2018 at 9:59 a.m.

For a recent assignment in his radio and audio production course, Winnetka native and Southern Illinois senior Matt Lauer had to record himself telling a story, and use sound effects...

The Niles North football team will have a new coach in 2018 following the resignation of Mike Garoppolo.

Niles North football coach resigns to join his brother, 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, in Bay Area

May 14, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

A major signing in the NFL has led to a job opening in the CSL. Mike Garoppolo has resigned as the Niles North football coach in order to join his...

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