The River Corridor Foundation has announced the topics for this year’s “A River Flows Through It … Life in the Fox River Valley” lecture series that kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The series, now in its seventh year, is offered by the foundation in partnership with The Conservation Foundation and the St. Charles Park District. All lectures will be presented at the Baker … [Read more...] about Organized crime, butterflies and coyotes among topics during Fox River Valley lecture series
Soccer
Well-traveled Taylor Healy, who was born in Philadelphia, finds happy place at Providence. ‘Feel much better.’
Junior forward Taylor Healy has found a nice home and her comfort zone at Providence. Healy was born in Philadelphia and then spent the early part of her childhood in Arizona, but due to her father’s job, the family relocated in 2015 to the south suburbs of Chicago. “I was really young when we moved,” Healy said, looking back on her journey. “But I think it helped my character … [Read more...] about Well-traveled Taylor Healy, who was born in Philadelphia, finds happy place at Providence. ‘Feel much better.’
Nedas Venckus develops way to set himself apart from twin brother Nojus for Lockport. ‘A little more bouncy.’
It’s easy to understand why their Lockport teammates might sometimes struggle to differentiate junior guard Nedas Venckus from his twin brother, Nojus. Aside from looking extremely alike, the Venckus twins have very similar games. But senior forward Owen Nemecek sees something that makes Nedas stand out. “Nedas is a little more bouncy,” Nemecek said. “It’s just the way he … [Read more...] about Nedas Venckus develops way to set himself apart from twin brother Nojus for Lockport. ‘A little more bouncy.’
Jayden McDonald goes on the attack and makes shot after shot to spark Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘My full potential.’
Junior guard Jayden McDonald took Homewood-Flossmoor’s brutal shooting start personally. In a way, it was perfect timing Tuesday night for the Vikings as McDonald has emerged this season as a shooting specialist and offensive spark plug as a first-year starter on the varsity. “I knew I had to pick it up a notch because I wasn’t going at my full potential,” he said. “We were in … [Read more...] about Jayden McDonald goes on the attack and makes shot after shot to spark Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘My full potential.’
Jeff Vorva’s high school girls basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown
Providence takes over top spot, while Mother McAuley moves up and Oak Lawn enters rankings. Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Providence 16-2 (3) Taylor Healy grabs 17 rebounds in 69-48 win over Lincoln-Way East for Sandburg tourney title. 2. Mother McAuley 6-3 (6) Quinn Arundel and Mighty Macs hold high-octane Bloom to 12 second-half … [Read more...] about Jeff Vorva’s high school girls basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown