Cook County Sports
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Remembering the ‘Elmhurst Express,’ one of NASCAR’s early starsJul 05, 2025 4:51 pm - One of the first major stars of NASCAR grew up in an unlikely location. Elmhurst native Fred Lorenzen won 26 races from 1962-67, and died last December at 89.
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Countdown to prep football: Nine area quarterbacks to watchJul 03, 2025 3:13 pm - Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine quarterbacks to see play this season.
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The 2024-25 Herald Cup: Hinsdale Central repeats at No. 1Jul 03, 2025 11:21 am - For the second straight year Hinsdale Central High School finished first in the large school Herald Cup standings for 2024-25.
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The 2024-25 Herald Cup: No. 2 BarringtonJul 02, 2025 6:18 pm - Barrington High School finished second in the large school Herald Cup standings for 2024-25.
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High school summer league baseball now little more than a memoryJul 02, 2025 3:48 pm - For the first time since it started in 1976, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association summer league tournament was canceled.
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The 2024-25 Herald Cup: No. 3 StevensonJul 01, 2025 2:36 pm - Stevenson High School finished third in the large school Herald Cup standings for 2024-25.
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Best Bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, music and fireworksJul 01, 2025 12:24 pm - The Chicago Dogs and Schaumburg Boomers celebrate Independence Day with baseball and fireworks, Aurora’s Paramount welcomes home-town ensemble Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, and Bridgeview celebrates world culture at World Fair US.
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The 2024-25 Herald Cup: No. 5 YorkJun 29, 2025 10:59 am - York High School finished fifth in the large school Herald Cup standings for 2024-25.
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Aiming for success: Schaumburg teen becomes national champion in women’s shooting contestJun 27, 2025 10:52 am - Saanvi Singh, a rising senior at Conant High School, was crowned champion in Women’s Sport Pistol at the 2025 USA Shooting National Championships held earlier this month.
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Elgin’s The Hill BMX named 2025 State Championship hostJun 26, 2025 9:49 pm - The Hill BMX racetrack in Elgin has been named the host for the 2025 BMX State Championship, marking a historic first in its 35-year existence.