High school chefs impress Food Network star in Addison competition

ADDISON – The three contestants danced and dodged in between one another like seasoned professionals. Cheers from the crowd occasionally rang through the kitchen, particularly when Zach Molokie released the steam from his pressure cooker, causing hot water to shoot a few feet into the air. "... [Onc ... Read More ť

Student chefs compete for Cutting Edge Tour: 8 photos

Storms roll through western suburbs Monday night, threat to continue Tuesday

Taste of Glen Ellyn: 5 photos

Henry Puffer School 'Fun Run' to benefit Gigi's Playhouse: 6 photos

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Taste of Glen Ellyn: 5 photos

Henry Puffer School 'Fun Run' to benefit Gigi's Playhouse: 6 photos

Lyons Township's Lino Mogorovic anchors the 4x400-meter relay

Charlie Donovan laces triple in playoff game against Timothy Christian

District 99 School Board gives green light for new administrators at DGN

DOWNERS GROVE – The District 99 Board of Education filled three leadership positions for next school year at its regular business meeting Monday.At North High School in Downer ... Read More ť

Triathlon honors former LT teacher

LA GRANGE – Lyons Township High School faculty and staff participated in the second annual Tri for Dry triathlon, named after Fred Dryanski, a former LT teacher and boys gymna ... Read More ť

Baseball playoff preview: York faces tough early challenges

ELMHURST – The Dukes have a tricky draw in the regional, which will be at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium. In the opener, York will take on No. 9 Willowbrook, a team playing its best ball of the season. The Warriors have won 15 of 18 since a 5-7 start and took two of three from well-regarded Downers Grove South earlier this month. ... Read More ť

Softball playoff previews: Dukes roll into regionals with No. 2 seed

ELMHURST – York softball heads into the playoffs with high expectations thanks to a No. 2 sectional seed. Timothy Christian also kicks off the postseason this week. ... Read More ť

Bethel Church Shopping Cart Brigade to march in Memorial Day Parade to help veterans

Bethel United Church of Christ and Bethel Learning Center will revive their tradition of marching with shopping carts for a worthy cause when they participate in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, to support Hines Fisher House, located at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The brigade will collect paper goods along the parade route. ... Read More ť

Letter: Let's reduce government waste

To the Editor: Illinois' 7,000 units of government have created multiple layers of inefficiency that place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. In an effort to reduce ... Read More ť

Letter: Don't hike the minimum wage

To the Editor: Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois' minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are ... Read More ť

Elmhurst philanthropists to receive service awards

ELMHURST – The West Suburban Philanthropic Network will recognize Elmhurst philanthropists with two awards during the 11th-annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday at Meson Sabika ... Read More ť

Tap House Grill donating portion of sales for Mayors Drive for Charity

LEMONT – Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves is partnering with Tap House Grill, 1243 State St., Lemont, for a fundraising event on Thursday, May 30 to benefit about 40 Lemont charitabl ... Read More ť

Riverside police officers hit residents on train safety before locomotives can

RIVERSIDE – It figures. As soon as the police show up, everyone decided to behave themselves around trains.Riverside police officers Jeff Miller and Mike Panek said motorists ... Read More ť

Downtown Glen Ellyn study includes intersection improvements, increased parking visibility

GLEN ELLYN – A downtown streetscape and parking study several months in the making was presented to the Glen Ellyn Village Board at a workshop meeting Monday. As dictated by t ... Read More ť

Addison parking deck project still in the works

ELMHURST – An Elmhurst City Council committee is planning to again review the Addison parking deck project, possibly in a new form before the full council takes a final vote o ... Read More ť

District 99 School Board gives green light for new administrators at DGN

DOWNERS GROVE – The District 99 Board of Education filled three leadership positions for next school year at its regular business meeting Monday.At North High School in Downer ... Read More ť

Valley View announces free summer community breakfast and lunch program

Valley View School District is introducing a Summer Food Service Program, providing a free breakfast and lunch to any child under the age of 18.Free breakfast will be offered ... Read More ť

How to avoid home buyer’s remorse in real estate

How do you avoid buyer’s remorse? Throughout the home buying process, stay grounded by asking yourself the following questions. ... Read More ť

Wood or chain-link? Picking the right fence for your home

Around my neighborhood, I see vinyl, cedar, metal and a number of other fence types. Here are the pros and cons of homeowners’ most popular choices. ... Read More ť

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Chipping technique

Once you have decided how you are going to play your chip shot and selected a club, it is time to make the shot and hopefully get the ball close to the hole. As stated last week, it is perfectly normal to take a few practice swings to get the “feel” of the shot you want to play. Let’s look some more at the mechanics of the swing used in chipping.

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Chipping tactics around the green

The majority of players, when faced with a chip of 20 yards or less from the hole, grab the most lofted club in the bag and swing away. For those of you that practice this shot a great deal, this is not a bad idea. My daughter played NCAA Division I golf and used this shot exclusively. It helped that she spent many hours practicing.