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Cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is poised to break a long Olympic droughtFeb 8, 2018 8:50 AM - Ranked third in the world, Jessie Diggins could become the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in her sport.
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Olympic success brings extra joy to Norge festivities
Jan 28, 2018 6:58 PM - The gathering for the Norge Ski Jump International Winter Tournament in Fox River Grove is always festive. On Sunday, though, fans at the 113th edition of the event had something unique to celebrate in the facility's long history - its members heading to the Olympics. -
5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 26, 2018 2:27 PM - Disney princesses take to the ice in Rosemont, an epic musical is revived in Lincolnshire and ski jumpers compete in Fox River Grove this weekend in the suburbs.
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Norge kicks off 113th tourney under Olympic limelight
Jan 26, 2018 6:26 AM - Snow machines are working on full blast this week making powder for the weekend's 113th Norge Ski Jump International Winter Tournament in Fox River Grove. -
Cary native becomes Norge Ski Club's first Olympian
Jan 3, 2018 9:11 AM - The suburbs are an unlikely hotspot for ski jumping success, thanks to the work of the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove. Club member Michael Glasder of Cary qualified for the Olympics over the weekend, and he soon could be joined by Kevin Bickner of Wauconda, Casey Larson of Barrington and A.J. Brown of Fox River Grove. -
Local residents to compete in Special Olympics in Austria
Mar 7, 2017 11:33 AM - Two Northwest suburban athletes are preparing for the trip of a lifetime: the chance to compete in the Special Olympics World Games, opening March 14 in Austria.
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Young athletes at Norge Ski Club say jumping is amazing
Feb 13, 2017 9:38 AM - What's it feel like to fly? Jumpers at the 112th International Winter Tournament at the Norge Ski Club on Saturday had a pretty good idea. -
5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Feb 10, 2017 11:27 AM - A ski jump competition in Fox River Grove, a musical about a murderous barber in Aurora and an Elvis tribute concert in Rosemont are among the weeekend's suburban offerings. -
112th International Winter Tournament a go at Norge
Feb 9, 2017 3:04 PM - The 112th International Winter Tournament at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove starts Saturday. Yes, there's no snow on the ground, so Norge is making their own. -
This weekend's Norge ski tournament postponed
Jan 18, 2017 4:25 PM - Unseasonably warm temperatures have forced organizers to delay this weekend's Norge Ski Jump International Winter Tournament in Fox River Grove for the first time in 112 years.
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