Junior forward/midfielder Henry Lenehan can’t imagine Illiana Christian without classmate Josh Carter. That underscores just how much Carter contributes to the Vikings as a teammate, midfielder and leader. “Overall, he can do pretty much anything on the field,” Lenehan said. “He’s a great defender. He’s a great offensive player. “He helps build our team and adds comedic relief … [Read more...] about As Josh Carter’s confidence grows, so does his impact. Illiana Christian ‘wouldn’t be the same’ without him.
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Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and predictions for Week 2
Lincoln-Way West, Providence, Marist, Mount Carmel and Homewood-Flossmoor are picks to click for second week of regular season. Andrew (1-0, 0-0) at Lincoln-Way West (1-0, 0-0) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: Conference play begins in the Red Division of the new Southwest Valley — the merger of the SouthWest Suburban and DuPage Valley conferences. Lincoln-Way West, … [Read more...] about Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and predictions for Week 2
Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin area and Week 2 predictions
West Aurora, Geneva, Joliet Catholic, Kaneland and Yorkville are picks to click for second week of regular season. West Aurora (1-0) at Glenbard East (1-0) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: A much tougher challenge awaits the Blackhawks, who are coming off a 53-0 victory over Proviso East in the season opener. The Rams proved resilient in 30-23 nail-biter at … [Read more...] about Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin area and Week 2 predictions
CTA employee shot multiple times Tuesday night in Rogers Park neighborhood
A 51-year-old CTA employee was wounded Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting on the North Side in the Rogers Park neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 9:15 p.m., the victim was outside in the 7500 block of North Paulina Street when someone traveling in a white SUV open fired and fled the scene. The victim, identified as a CTA employee by police suffered a wound to … [Read more...] about CTA employee shot multiple times Tuesday night in Rogers Park neighborhood
Foxtrot to reopen in Gold Coast Thursday, the first of more than a dozen former stores that will relaunch
Foxtrot fans missing their morning fix of breakfast tacos and coffee, your wait is almost over. The upscale Chicago-based convenience store and cafe chain that closed abruptly in April before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is set to reopen in the Gold Coast Thursday, the first of more than a dozen former Foxtrot locations slated to welcome back customers by spring. Backed by a … [Read more...] about Foxtrot to reopen in Gold Coast Thursday, the first of more than a dozen former stores that will relaunch