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Sports

Glenbard West's Madeline Perez captures 1,600, 3,200 state titles

CHARLESTON – There is no 3-mile race at the IHSA girls track state meet, but if there was, it's a safe bet Madeline Perez would have won it. The Glenbard West junior dominated the 2-mile race Saturday at the Class 3A state meet. She turned around and won the mile. ... Read More »

Planit Life

Elmhurst gallery exhibit gives twist to 'Beauty and the Beast'

Donna Pope Gallery & Studio in Elmhurst currently features works by Elmhurst Artists' Guild member Brad Miedema. The exhibit, "Beauty and the Beast," adds new meaning to the familiar phrase. ... Read More »

Opinions

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 »

Letter: Military members deserve support

To the Editor: May is National Military Appreciation Month and I would like to take the time to bring attention to the individuals and families in our communities that give so ... Read More »

Business

Savory Spice Shop closes its doors in Hinsdale

HINSDALE – The Savory Spice Shop in Hinsdale has shut down, according to its Facebook Page.Located at 42 South Washington St., the business posted this message on Facebook:"In ... Read More »

Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital honored for treating heart attack victims

BOLINGBROOK – Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Silver Receiving Quality Achievement Award, recognizing the h ... Read More »

Police And Fire

Stolen Glen Ellyn car recovered in Chicago

GLEN ELLYN – A car that was reported stolen in Glen Ellyn in early May was later recovered in Chicago and returned to its owner, Glen Ellyn Deputy Police Chief Bill Holmer sai ... Read More »

Police: Joliet teen stabbed, killed after fight outside Romeoville Jewel

ROMEOVILLE – A 17-year-old Joliet male died after he was stabbed in a fight outside a Romeoville Jewel-Osco at about 8:43 p.m. Thursday, according to the Romeoville Police Dep ... Read More »

Government

Riverside’s new village president lays out his goals

RIVERSIDE – In leading the village of Riverside into the future, Ben Sells wants officials and staff members to think efficiency.Sells was sworn in last week as Riverside’s vi ... Read More »

Glen Ellyn provides disaster relief information to residents

GLEN ELLYN – Now that DuPage County has been declared a disaster area due to flood damage from the storms on April 17 and 18, Glen Ellyn residents may apply for assistance by ... Read More »

Education

D41 staff to present revised recommendation for 'Wallflower' at May 28 board meeting

GLEN ELLYN – Following a strong response from community members to District 41's banning of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" from Hadley Junior High classrooms, district admi ... Read More »

Valley View teachers union approves contract

Members of the Valley View School District teachers union voted and approved a new contract Thursday, according to teachers union president Vickie Sutterlin. The Valley View t ... Read More »

Real Estate

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 »

Blogs

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Fairways and Greens

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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Fairways and Greens

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.

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