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  • Joe Johnson of Menominee, Mich. was first to reach the shore at the Dam No. 2 Woods near Mount Prospect, which served as the finish line Sunday for the 56th Annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon.

    Des Plaines River racers pay tribute to event’s founderMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
    For the first time in the 56-year history of the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon, the man who was its guiding force was absent. But the memory of Ralph Frese, who died in December at the age of 86, loomed large over the race from Libertyville to Prospect Heights.

     

  • District 54 hosts event for disabled athletes May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 is getting ready to host its single largest event of the year — the annual Partners Club/Young Athletes track meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16 on the track behind Eisenhower Junior High School at 800 W. Hassell Road in Hoffman Estates. Events will take place until noon, followed by lunch for all athletes, their partners and volunteers.

     
  • Flowers sit at a police barrier Tuesday near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston. The bombs that ripped through the crowd at the Boston Marathon, killing at least three people and wounding more than 170, were fashioned out of pressure cookers and packed with shards of metal, nails and ball bearings to inflict maximum carnage, a person briefed on the investigation said Tuesday.

    What others are saying about Boston bombing Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
    News of the bombings in Boston traveled quickly Monday, and captured the attention of the world. To help navigate the many storylines, we have collected a compendium of web links related to the Boston Marathon bombings. Check back throughout today for more updates.

     
  • Medical workers aid injured people at the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts.

    Images: Explosions at the Boston Marathon Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
    Two explosions shattered the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry away the injured Two people were reported dead and over 50 injured.

     

  • Schaumburg Boomers Youth Camp set for June 20-21 Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Schaumburg Boomers Youth Baseball Camp will allow young ballplayers to learn from the pros for a fun two days on June 20 and 21. The Boomers invite boys and girls ages 7 to 12 to bring a glove and a great attitude to the first Youth Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

     

  • Triphahn Center gym reopens in Hoffman Estates Apr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    After being closed for more than two months, the gym at the Triphahn Community Center in Hoffman Estates reopened Friday. The gym was shut down Jan. 25 after a heavy freeze caused hundreds of pock marks formed by a hailstorm last year to crack.

     
  • Officials from Edward Hospital in Naperville were joined by Mayor George Pradel, third from left, as he fired up the crowd Monday to unveil the starting banner for Naperville’s inaugural marathon this fall. The event was held on the running track at the Edward Health & Fitness Center, next to the hospital.

    Edward Hospital to sponsor first three Naperville marathons Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
    Once a marathon without a name, the inaugural Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon now has an official moniker. Edward officials announced Monday that the hospital will be the title sponsor of the event through 2015. The inaugural races will be on Sunday, Nov. 10, starting and finishing at North Central College near downtown Naperville.

     
  • Signs promoting the women's Big Ten basketball tournament, which gets under way Thursday, are displayed at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. Local businesses are expecting to reap economic benefits from the tourney.

    Businesses aim to be winners of Big Ten tourneyMar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    As Big 10 women's basketball teams prepare to vie for the conference championship in Hoffman Estates this week, the village's Sears Centre Arena is gearing up for what many hope is the clearest demonstration yet of what it can do for the area's economy. "I've been in tourism for 35 years," Hoffman Estates Tourism Director Linda Scheck said. "I've seen the impact an arena can have."

     
  • Cubs manager Dale Sveum is looking for his team to compete at a higher level this season.

    Sveum’s steady hand guides way for Cubs Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Dale Sveum is entering his second year as manager of the Cubs. Sveum steadily guided the Cubs through a disastrous 61-101 last year, but it's easy to see why team president Theo Epstein and GM Jed Hoyer hired him: He speaks their language.

     
  • Buffalo Grove High School coed varsity cheerleaders celebrate their 2013 IHSA State Championship win at Bloomington on Feb. 2.

    Buffalo Grove cheerleaders feted at school assembly Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Amid the roar of an appreciative crowd and rousing music performed by the Bison Jazz Band, the Buffalo Grove High School 2013 IHSA State Champion Co-Ed Varsity Cheerleading team was feted at an all-school assembly on Feb. 4 for their victory in the state finals on Feb. 2.

     
  • “Coop,” the Schaumburg Boomers’ mascot, at his introduction last April. The Boomers will audition candidates to fill Coop’s suit March 16.

    Are you chicken? This job’s for you! Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
    If you don't chicken out, you could win a new job being the center of attention before adoring crowds of thousands this summer. The Schaumburg Boomers baseball team will seek to fill the role of its fan-friendly mascot — a giant male prairie chicken — at an audition at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16.

     
  • The Inaugural Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon on Nov. 10 will be joining the Fox Valley Marathon among suburban distance running events this year. Race directors lowered the price of the Naperville races to $105 and $75 respectively before registration begins at 6 a.m. Monday in response to feedback from runners concerned about the cost of the event.

    Complaints spur Naperville marathon to slash fees Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
    Registration opens Monday morning for the Inaugural Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon, but with fees "significantly" lower than race directors originally planned. Runners can sign up for the $105 marathon and $75 half marathon beginning at 6 a.m. Monday at naperville26.com. "When we originally looked at preparations, we really wanted to bring everything we possibly could to this race," said Bob Hackett, one of five race directors planning the Nov. 10 events. "When the prices went up, the sticker shock hit everybody."

     

  • AAU National Taekwondo Team training in Lombard Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
    The American Athletic Union National Taekwondo Team is training for three days at ABBC Martial Arts, 704 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, to prepare for international competition.

     

  • Indiana State defeats Bradley 68-53 Jan 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Manny Arop and Justin Gant scored 13 points apiece to lead Indiana State to a 68-53 win over Bradley on Wednesday night.

     

  • Youth, adult dodgeball tournaments in Schaumburg Dec 14, 2012 12:00 AM
    The National Amateur Dodgeball Association (NADA) and dodgeball enthusiasts will take over the Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road in Schaumburg, on Jan. 2 and 5 during the Winter Nationals Indoor Dodgeball Championships. The youth competition is set for Jan. 2 for boys and girls in grades 4 to 12. Check-in will begin at 3:30 p.m. with matches following at 4 p.m.

     
  • More than 1,000 would-be marathoners descended on Staten Island Nov. 4, the day of the canceled New York City Marathon, to help with cleanup in one of the hardest hit communities in New York.

    Suburban marathoners become volunteers in wake of Sandy Nov 12, 2012 12:00 AM
    New York City would have been Colleen Huml's ninth marathon. But when she landed in the city Nov. 2 to confirmation that the race was canceled, the 24-year-old Wheaton native shifted gears. Huml joined more than 1,000 people Nov. 4 – the day of the marathon – to travel to Staten Island and help clean up one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. "There's a certain determination that you see in marathon runners,” Huml said.

     

  • Preckwinkle at Barrington Hills polo match Aug 28, 2012 12:00 AM
    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will throw out the first ball at the eighth annual LeCompte Kalaway Landowners Cup polo match at Oakwood Farms in Barrington Hills on Saturday, Sept. 8. Gates open at 11 a.m. at 362 Bateman Road.

     

  • Silver Games for seniors in Schaumburg Aug 21, 2012 12:00 AM
    The Schaumburg Park District and Friendship Village of Schaumburg are teaming up for four active days for seniors. The Fifth Annual Silver Games for seniors ages 62 and older will be held Sept. 11 to 14, featuring The 28 friendly competitions including golf, fishing, Texas Hold'em, bags, pool, basketball and badminton.

     
  • Marilyn Sturlini of Rolling Meadows greets Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes during a Subscriber Total Access event celebrating the life of Ron Santo, at Drink Nightclub in Schaumburg Thursday.

    This old Cub still has pull with fans, friendsJul 12, 2012 12:00 AM
    There was a lot of love gathered in Schaumburg Thursday as fans and friends gathered at a Daily Herald event to pay tribute to former Cubs star and broadcaster Ron Santo just 10 days away from his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The all-star lineup of panelists shared classic stories and highlights of Santo's legendary careers as a standout third baseman, a local businessman and tireless champion for juvenile diabetes, and colorful broadcaster. Here's a story, slideshow and video that cover all the highlights.

     

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