2021 Summer Games
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How local Olympians fared: Quadruple sculls in tough spot
Jul 24, 2021 12:06 AM - If the U.S. women's quadruple sculls rowing team wants a shot at a medal in Tokyo, it will have to get there through essentially the consolation bracket. The Americans, featuring Alie Rusher of Glenview, placed fifth in a five-team heat on Thursday -
Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
Jul 23, 2021 10:40 AM - Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a colorful but strangely subdued ceremony that set a striking tone to match a unique pandemic Games. -
'Tragedy, love, fierceness': Olympian weighs in on her unique sport -- rhythmic gymnastics
Jul 22, 2021 3:59 AM - Olympic athlete Evita Griskenas, who trains at the North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center, shares her thoughts about competing and how to best watch her sport. -
Wondering who to cheer for? Here are your North Shore (and nearby) Olympians!
Jul 22, 2021 3:58 AM - There are several athletes from the suburbs headed to compete at the Olympics in Tokyo this summer, including a few from right here on the North Shore and nearby suburbs. -
U.S. women's soccer team falls to Sweden
Jul 21, 2021 7:37 PM - The U.S. women's soccer team Wednesday got shut out 3-0 by Sweden in an empty Tokyo Stadium in its Olympic opener. -
Suburban Olympians: When and where to see their debuts in Tokyo
Jul 21, 2021 6:27 AM - A guide to watching local athletes compete to Tokyo.
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Feder: NBC 5's Michelle Relerford follows Olympic hopefuls to Tokyo
Jul 21, 2021 6:27 AM - Calling it "the biggest assignment of my career," WMAQ-Channel 5 morning news anchor Michelle Relerford arrived in Tokyo Tuesday to cover the 2020 Olympic Games for the NBC-owned station.
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She played for Northwestern and now lives in Buffalo Grove, but she'll play for Italy in Olympics
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LaVine's trip to Tokyo delayed by health protocols
Jul 19, 2021 3:00 PM - USA Basketball announced Monday that Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been placed in health and safety protocols and would not travel with the team to Tokyo. -
Olympic athletes test positive in Tokyo days before Games
Jul 19, 2021 11:19 AM - A third athlete at the Olympic Village in Tokyo has tested positive for COVID-19, with the Czech Republic team reporting the case Monday of a beach volleyball player who could miss his first game.
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