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Schaumburg Boomers honor local teachers May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Schaumburg Boomers have offered free Opening Weekend tickets to all Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 teachers, staff and families for Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19.
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.
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.
Boomers announce early season promos Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
How better to endure the bitterly cold weather that's at last arrived this winter than to dream of the warm, sunny baseball season ahead? The Schaumburg Boomers have just announced their promo and giveaway scheduled for the first half of their sophomore season.
Chicago Bliss, former lingerie football team, returning to Sears Centre Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
After a two-year absence, the Chicago Bliss women’s football team - which previously played in lingerie - will be returning to the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for two home games this spring. Tickets have already gone on sale for 9 p.m. games on Friday, April 19 and Friday, May 10.
Schaumburg Boomers seeking host families Jan 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers baseball team is searching for residents of the Northwest suburbs to become part of the club's Host Family Program, housing a player for the summer and getting free season tickets along with other perks. Families are asked to provide a separate, private bedroom and bathroom for their hosted player; everything else is up to the players themselves.
Smith among 7 NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzyJan 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl. Now they're looking for work. Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season ended. Ken Whisenhunt is out after helping Arizona reach the Super Bowl following the 2008 season. Also gone: Norv Turner in San Diego, Pat Shurmur in Cleveland, Romeo Crennel in Kansas City and Chan Gailey in Buffalo. Three teams made it a clean sweep, saying goodbye to the GM along with the coach — San Diego, Cleveland, Arizona. General managers also were fired in Jacksonville and New York, where Rex Ryan held onto his coaching job with the Jets despite a losing record.
World Series: Cabrera, Tigers vs Posey, Giants Oct 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Way back in spring training, Hunter Pence hit a wicked grounder that smacked Miguel Cabrera in the face. A few months later, Pablo Sandoval launched a bases-loaded triple off Justin Verlander in the All-Star game. Here they all are again, with everything at stake. Tigers-Giants in the World Series.
Barrington teacher named “Hero in the Classroom” Sep 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Most of those who'll find themselves standing on the sidelines of Soldier Field on Sunday when the Chicago Bears take on the St. Louis Rams will be there because of their skills on the gridiron. For Michelle Jackson, it'll be because of her skills in the classroom. Jackson, a teacher at Grove Avenue Elementary School in Barrington, will be on the field to be recognized as a Symetra Hero in the Classroom, a joint program from the Bears and Gallagher Benefit Services to recognize the area's top educators.
Schaumburg Boomers host Oktoberfest Sep 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers baseball team will host a free Oktoberfest featuring live music, food and a large selection of seasonal beer from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
Schaumburg Boomers’ strong season a good startSep 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Team owners, village officials and fans agree that the Schaumburg Boomers' inaugural season was a bigger and better first step for the franchise than could have been anticipated during the offseason. But more work lies ahead for the Boomers to become as ingrained a part of the Schaumburg community as they want to be. “We paid our bills and provided a good product," said co-owner Pat Salvi.
Schaumburg Boomers a hit with 5,000 fans May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The return of professional baseball to Schaumburg — after a nearly two-year hiatus — proved to be as successful in the stands as it was on the field Friday night. A crowd of more than 5,000 mostly orange-clad fans cheered the Schaumburg Boomers on to their first home victory, beating the Florence Freedom 5 to 2.
Sports and spectacle a hit with fans of suburban teams May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
If you want to catch a game or two this summer, you don't have to drive to Chicago and shell out for Cubs or White Sox tickets. There are plenty of sports teams in the suburbs spending the season playing not just baseball but softball, football and basketball. Even if you're not a big sports fan, low ticket prices, accessible players and plenty of promotions make these teams worth checking out.
Schaumburg Boomers owner to co-own another team May 18, 2012 12:00 AM
On the very day the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team began its inaugural season on the road, owner Patrick Salvi Friday announced that he'd become a partner in a collegiate baseball team on the East Coast — the Martha's Vineyard Sharks.
Schaumburg Boomers seeking host families May 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers, which begin their inaugural season later this month, is still looking for a few more host families in the area to provide a place for its players to stay this summer. Participating families are asked to provide a separate bedroom and bathroom for their hosted player. Everything else is up to the players themselves to provide.
Schaumburg Boomers to debut in charity game Apr 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Though Opening Night isn't until May 25, new fans can get their first sample of Schaumburg Boomers baseball in a charity game to support the Les Turner ALS Foundation at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Boomers Stadium. The newly arrived Boomers players will take on the ALS Chicago North Men's Senior Baseball League Strikers in a game whose $10 tickets will go entirely to the ALS Foundation.
Schaumburg Boomers to hold open tryouts Apr 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers will hold their first Open Player Tryout on Friday, April 27 at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg. The tryout is free and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for position players and at 11:30 a.m. for pitchers.
Schaumburg Boomers vow positive business impact Apr 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers have spent months talking about what theyre going to do this summer for area families and sports fans. On Tuesday, team owner Pat Salvi Tuesday specifically addressed the positive impact hes hoping to have on the local business community.
Boomers host open houseApr 7, 2012 12:00 AM
At an open house Saturday, the Schaumburg Boomers announced that former White Sox player Carlos May, 63, would be part of the coaching staff. May, a left fielder, spent most of his career with the White Sox, but also played for the New York Yankees and California Angels, as well as playing from 1978 to 1981 in Japan.
Sears Centre untroubled by loss of hockey teamApr 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Though the Chicago Express hockey team Friday announced it was folding after only one season at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, village and arena officials said the impact will be minimal compared to the loss of several other minor league teams in the early years of the facility. "We had our best year ever in 2011, and hockey was only a small part of that," the general manager said.