Downers Grove Schools
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New year, new memory for Benet's FeldmanAug 18, 2015 1:00 am - Austin Feldman couldn't get last year's Vern McGonagle Memorial Championship out of his mind. He won't soon forget this year's invitational either, but for a better reas...
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The start of something big in DuPage CountyAug 10, 2015 1:00 am - As the first day of football practice goes in the books for DuPage County's 28 teams, the anticipation builds for what's sure to be an epic 2015 season. Monday began a s...
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Former Montini star Westerkamp just doing what he needs to do at NebraskaAug 09, 2015 5:00 pm - Nebraska's Jordan Westerkamp won over plenty of national pundits with his behind-the-back catch against Florida Atlantic last season. But he struggled to win over one sp...
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Could Breuder's contract be ruled invalid?Aug 07, 2015 5:30 am - If the College of DuPage board improperly approved past contracts for President Robert Breuder, can his current contract and $763,000 severance agreement be undone? Whil...
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Suburban firefighters compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'Aug 03, 2015 1:00 am - Fellow firefighters like to razz Brandon Mears and Dan Polizzi about being contestants on "American Ninja Warrior." "Only every single day, seven days a week," said Mea...
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Naperville-area teens play it forward through their musicAug 01, 2015 7:35 am - Jessica Zhang was teaching piano lessons to some younger kids, making a little cash in a way that's not uncommon for teens in orchestra or band, when a friend approached...
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Semifinals as far as Benet goesJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - One bad game - as bad as it was - won't define a tremendous summer run for Benet's baseball team. Wednesday's 10-0 loss to Marist, however, will be a tough one to shake ...
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Benet, Christensen stymie St. Charles EastJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - Benet senior Joey Christensen broke his right thumb sliding into home plate during a travel baseball game over the weekend. Good thing for the Redwings that he's left-ha...
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Benet sets the tone in win over South ElginJul 20, 2015 1:00 am - Get out early. The theme for the Phil Lawler Summer Classic quickly became the theme for Benet's opening game of the baseball tournament on Monday. The Redwings piled up...
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Mental health treatment eluded 'champion' runner who died at RibfestJul 11, 2015 7:00 am - Benjamin Lee Silver was a champion, family members say. He had an amazing drive that led him to success in cross-country, high achievement in school, and creativity with...