Sports

NFL Innovates for Safety: New Helmet Add-On Approved for Upcoming Season

Chicago, IL - In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing player safety, the NFL has authorized the use of Guardian Caps, a new helmet add-on, for in-season games. These...

Celebrating National High Five Day: Former Marine, World Series Champ, Credited with the Iconic Gesture Creation

Chicago, IL - When was the last time you celebrated with a high five?  On National High Five Day,...

Unprecedented: Niles Notre Dame’s Tully First Non-Boundaried School Leader to Head IHSA

BLOOMINGTON, IL – The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) elected Dan Tully, principal of Niles Notre Dame College Prep,...

Illinois Football Camps Face Air Quality Concerns: IHSA Monitoring Situation

CHICAGO, IL - As football training camps gear up across the country, a new concern looms over young athletes:...

Illinois Football Star Soared to New Heights in Space, Leaves NASA with a Stellar Legacy

CHAMPAIGN, IL - After an impressive career spanning 14 years at NASA, former Illinois football player and Missouri native,...

The Ultimate: Madelyn Storm

This week’s Ultimate is Madelyn Storm, a senior at Gardner South Wilmington High School. Madelyn is a three-sport athlete that plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. Madelyn made the all-conference team for volleyball and basketball in 2019. When described by her basketball coach, Amber Eisha, she said, “Madelyn is one of the most dedicated players I’ve had since taking over [coaching the team] in 2014.”

NASCAR Weekend Entertainment Lineup for Chicagoland Speedway

As the Ultimate NASCAR Summer Festival Weekend rapidly approaches, Chicagoland Speedway would like to remind racing fans of the variety of entertainment activities taking place as June 27-30.

The Ultimate: Amelia Conroy

Amelia was the goalkeeper for the Lady Irish soccer team, who recently won their first Regional Championship in the school’s history. Described by her soccer coach, Marty Ruberry, “Amelia is a very hard-working dedicated player. She is always positive towards her teammates and she is a leader. She is very hard-working in the classroom. Amelia also is a very good competitor and she wants to win.”

The Ultimate: Jason Moore

The Ultimate athlete is a student who trains hard and is committed to excellence, on and off the field. Their work ethic, dedication, determination,...

Ryan Villopoto Named Official Pace Car Driver for Chicagoland Speedway’s Camping World 400

Chicagoland Speedway announced today that nine-time AMA Motocross/Supercross National Champion Ryan Villopoto will serve as the official pace car driver for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 on June 30.

The Ultimate: Camden Kearney

The Ultimate athlete is a student who trains hard and is committed to excellence, on and off the field. Their work ethic, dedication, determination,...
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