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American Legion tourney opens in Carol Stream Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Twelve baseball teams from the across the Midwest are in Carol Stream this weekend for the sixth annual Summer Classic Tournament hosted by American Legion Post 76. The three-day tournament kicked off Friday morning at the newly renovated Lee Pfund Field, 570 S. Gary Ave., following ceremonial first pitches by Carol Stream Village President Frank Saverino and his 7-year-old grandson, Dominic.
Former Maine West coach appears in court on hazing charge Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Maine West High School head varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo made his initial court appearance Monday on charges of hazing, battery and failure to report abuse. Though Divincenzo, 37, of Elk Grove Village did not speak at his hearing, his attorney Thomas Breen, later said, “You're gonna find out he's a very good coach, a very good person. He had nothing to do with whatever might have occurred way beyond his observation.”
Why Dist. 211 is rebuilding all its swimming pools May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine-Schaumburg District 211 plans to renovate pools at all five of the district's high schools, but parents and coaches say they have needed improvement for over a decade now because of their unusual design. "We weren't practicing starts the way you're supposed to do them, which then takes away a lot of your training," said Joey Arce, coach at Hoffman Estates High School.
State fishing tournament rescheduled May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois high school bass fishing state tournament has been rescheduled after dangerous water levels on Carlyle Lake forced it to be postponed. The Illinois High School Association said Thursday that the competition will be May 31 to June 1. The tournament was to be May 3-4 on the lake in southern Illinois.
Daily Herald staffers win Lisagor awardsMay 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Daily Herald staff members received numerous honors Friday in the prestigious 2013 Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism contest, including awards for their coverage of October 2012 Naperville murders and a series looking back on 40 years of the Title IX reforms. The 36th annual awards were presented by the Chicago Headline Club at the Union League Club in Chicago.
Top moments in high school sportsApr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
High school athletes across the suburbs face off on basketball courts, football fields and baseball diamonds; they size each other up in tennis matches, around golf tees and across wrestling mats. The give it their all for their schools, their teams, their classmates and their coaches. The Daily Herald put together a video to honor athletes at our suburban high schools. Watch this feature to see some of the top moments in high school sports.
Glenbard South struggling to get to full strength Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Glenbard South is one of those boys track programs that reloads. A month into this outdoor season, though, it's still unclear what the Raiders have.
Daily Herald celebrates top suburban prep athletes Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
About 350 of the suburbs' top high school athletes and their families filled the Sears Centre Arena on Sunday for the Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence banquet. The first-time event celebrated the prowess, dedication and determination of the athetes. Featured speaker Jarrett Payton encouraged the students to seek greatness and serve their communities.
Images: Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence banquet Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald honored area high school athletes during the first Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence event at the Sears Centre Arena on Sunday, April 28.
Sowa, Warren slug past Antioch Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Victims upset over Dist. 207 deal to represent fired Maine West coach Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The attorney representing the families of four Maine West High School students who say they were hazing victims is upset over Maine Township High School District 207's decision to represent the soccer coach who is in the middle of that scandal. Former head soccer coach Michael Divincenzo has agreed to a drop an appeal of his dismissal in return for the district hiring an attorney to represent him in the lawsuit, district officials said.
Arlington Heights referee, youth advocate loses battle with cancer Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Longtime Northwest suburban basketball referee Bill Spicer, who battled a rare form of leukemia for nearly a year, succumbed to the disease Sunday. He was 59. Spicer was involved with youth athletics for more than 20 years in the Northwest suburbs. He was active with the Arlington Heights Youth Athletic Association, serving as its president since 1989.
Talk with the Editor: Our celebration of prep sports athletes Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
In this Talk with the Editor, John Lampinen describes the celebration of top prep sports athletes the paper is planning.
Basketball tourney about sportsmanship, not just score Mar 23, 2013 12:00 AM
As top college basketball teams battled in March Madness matchups throughout the day Saturday, a tournament featuring 30 coed teams from Chicago area alternative schools focused more on sportsmanship than the final score. "Sportsmanship is what we're all about," said Sarah Lorenzi, chairwoman of the Chicago Area Alternative Education League's fundraising committee. "The biggest trophy is the sportsmanship award."
The Soapbox Mar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
While state and national budgets are in a crisis, some local budgeting is looking real good. Read about that and other opinions from editors in The Soapbox.
Stevenson boys basketball advances to Class 4A title gameMar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson boys basketball beat Edwardsville 60-49 Friday night and advances to the 4A championship game Saturday night where it will face powerhouse Simeon.
Moving Picture: IHSA referee wants to blend into gameMar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
IHSA referee Rick Bieterman has spent the past 40 years trying to blend into the background. He'll tell you that on those nights when he's doing a really, really good job, you probably won't even know he's there. "Good officials are the ones that are not remembered," says the Elmhurst man who has spent the past four decades officiating basketball, football and baseball across the region. "The game is for the kids, the game is not for the referees."
Quinn: Brother devastated after losing coaching job Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn says the administration of his alma mater has let down students and alumni by firing his brother, who was a longtime basketball coach. John Quinn was let go this week as Fenwick High School's head basketball coach but is still on the faculty.
The Soapbox Mar 9, 2013 12:00 AM
In their mini opinions, Daily Herald editors laud people who have done good and hope for better from people who haven't.
Maine West athletic director resigns Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Citing personal reasons, Maine West High School's athletic director, Christopher Addante, has resigned and will step down from the post at the end of the school year. Addante's departure is not connected to the recent hazing scandal at the school that led to the firing of two soccer coaches, Maine Township High School District 207 spokesman Dave Beery said.