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Lewis University’s women’s soccer team placed eighth in the annual Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll. The Flyers were 9-7-2 last season and had an 8-5 ledger in league play. Lewis received 128 points and are sandwiched between Maryville (162) and Lindenwood (125). Truman State grabbed five of the 16 first place votes and 206 points overall to be the coaches choice to win the league after falling to Bellarmine in the GLVC semifinals a year ago. McKendree nabbed six...
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on Aug. 20 that the No. 7 Lewis University women's volleyball team was picked to win the GLVC Title in the annual GLVC Preseason Coaches Poll. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team. The GLVC regular season with feature a 15-match, single round-robin schedule this fall with eight pairs of travel partners. The regular season champion, along with the next seven best teams based on Conference winning percentage, will earn...
Enzo Floresca, a young man out of Bolingbrook, seems to not have any limits. After winning a silver medal in Kumite at the USA National Karate-do Federation at the Schaumburg Convention Center in July, bigger goals are in mind. "Leading up to the competition, I trained everyday," Floresca said. "I trained with my team who also competed in nationals, but it was a lot." Training in the morning with his teammates, by himself and running everyday, the workload was a lot, but well...
Oakton Community College's volleyball team for the 2019 season is seeking to prove the strategy "the best offense is a good defense" holds true. The Owls are primed to stifle the attack of opposing teams in the form of newcomer middle blocker Nerina Alic (Niles West High School). With her 6-foot-2 frame, Alic, an all-conference player for the Niles West Wolves, is Oakton's tallest player and a danger to block every shot in her zip code. "She's unstoppable in practice," says...
Volunteers are so important to the Forest Preserves' successful restoration of our prairies, wetlands, savannas and woodlands, and contribute to the experience of enjoying our forest preserves in many other ways, as well. Fall is an especially busy season for volunteers, and a perfect time to get started on your volunteer journey. Check out these five ways to volunteer this fall-or visit our Volunteer Page for a full list of volunteer opportunities. Your Business Can...
Teen Center Dance Canceled The Teen Center Back-to-School Dance, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 14, has been canceled. Please disregard the advertisement for this event in the fall ‘Focus On Niles’ newsletter. Visit the Community Calendar at www.vniles.com throughout the year for the latest special event information! Save the Date! October 26 for the 7th Morton Grove Community Artist Performance Open call for artists from August 20 to September 20 by 5pm Announcement: September 27. ONLINE SUBMISSION ONLY at www....
A Joliet man was arrested Aug. 27 after reportedly shooting a teen and an infant. Both victims, a 19-year-old man and his 1-year-old child, were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to police. The confrontation occurred about 9:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Broadway. Witnesses identified Levelle Barfield, 22, as the shooter and Barfield was reportedly spotted by police a short time later in the 1100 block of Summit Street. "As officers approached...
Shorewood residents are invited to enjoy a night under the stars at the Family Camp Out event Sept. 6. The village will host the all-ages event in Shorewood Park. Costs are $5 per resident and $10 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required. Participants should bring their own tents, sleeping bags and other camping essentials. Check in begins at 5 p.m. and a dinner of hot dogs and chips will be served. After crafts, activities and S'mores, evening events will end at 9...
From organizing unions to effecting labor laws, Illinois has played a vital historical role as a flashpoint - sometimes involving violence and danger - for workplace fairness. These are some of the key figures and events of that struggle. Mother Jones She lost her own family, so she adopted a new one, a huge one, lifting up the cause of labor. In the process, Mother Jones became perhaps the greatest labor force in the history of Illinois. An Irish immigrant and dressmaker,...
For the last 14 years, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has hosted and produced the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts - this year, it will feature Plainfield native James Cole. From 14 years old, Cole started out his photography career through photographing at vacations. "[My love] for photography deteriorated a little bit as I got older because of sports and other things like that," Cole said. "However, I started traveling more as a young adult again, and I decided to p...
Plans are still on track to put a banquet hall in the old Plainfield trolley barn, though village officials remain leery of downtown parking logistics. At the Aug. 26 meeting, overwhelmingly supported having the village attorney prepare an ordinance to approve banquet use for The Sanctuary, 24216 W. Lockport St. Once the paperwork is drawn up, owners Mark and Nancy Clayton are hopeful permission will be granted at the next board meeting as a wedding and farmer’s market event are already scheduled for late September. “Why did...
The Village of Downers Grove has again been selected as one of the Top 50 Greenest Fleets in North America. The Village was awarded the Government Green Fleet Award for their dedicated use of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. In 2018, 83% of the Village's fleet utilized some form of alternative fuel. These alternatives included Biodiesel (B-20), E-85 (Ethanol), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), propane, solar power, and hybrid combinations. The Village uses CNG fuel to power...
Jane Addams Middle School has been named to Chicago's Magazine's annual list of Best Schools in Will County which will appear in the magazine's September edition. Jane Addams is ranked third on the elementary and middle schools list. Jane Addams is second among the middle schools listed and one of only two middle schools to make the top ten in the elementary and middle school category. A.Vito Martinez Middle School Recognized as "Best of Romeoville" A.Vito Martinez Middle...