Cook County Sports
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'New' circus star clowns rings around them allNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - When Bello Nock's name last crossed this column he was performing in the acclaimed, one-ring, Big Apple Circus. That was nearly 10 years ago. Now he is back in town, hea...
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D-C charges into state meet confidentNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The Dundee-Crown boys cross country team did not win the prestigious Palatine Invitational earlier this season. Actually the Chargers did. Veteran D-C coach Tom Smith pu...
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It couldn't happen to a nicer guyNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - When Wheaton Warrenville South boys track and field coach Ken Helberg was inducted into the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006, it...
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A humble request to the IHSA: Take 1 more step to straight seedingNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Before we begin let's get one thing straight. I don't envy the IHSA. It's a thankless job preparing endless supplies of playoff tournaments. But somehow, through layers ...
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LZ's year: a great ReidNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Every coach would like a midfielder who plays up and down the field, one who covers up on defense and not only sets up the offense but also directly contributes up front...
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Maine South comeback ends Patriots' seasonNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - After an impressive comeback victory of its own earlier in the night, Stevenson volleyball fell victim to a come-from-behind run by Maine South in Thursday's sectional f...
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Police search pond for clues in disappearance of officer's wifeNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Investigators looking into the disappearance of the wife of a suburban Chicago police sergeant are continuing to search a retention pond near the couple's home. Illinois...
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Maine engineers strong stretchNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - A strong week in mid-October sent the Maine Township Hockey Club to the top of the Metro Central conference standings. In a five-day span, Maine went 2-0-1 to boost its ...
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Principles still come first at GrantNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - If they painted Fox Lake red last Saturday night, after the local high school painted the stadium end zones red and white, checkerboard-style, it was understandable. Gra...
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Geneva girls head state listNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Three full cross country teams from the Tri-Cities Area -- the Geneva and Aurora Christian girls and the St. Charles North boys -- are heading to Saturday's state cross ...