Mostly Cloudy
75°
Downers Grove, IL
Mostly Cloudy|Forecast »

Wheaton Academy students make semifinals in shoe design contest

WEST CHICAGO – The saying goes that you don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.But what if you created their shoes?Wheaton Academy’s Graphic Design 2 class recently designed four pairs of footwear for the Vans Custom Culture Contest, in which they qualified for the semifinals.“ ... Read More »

Local News

Wheaton Academy students make semifinals in shoe design contest

WEST CHICAGO – The saying goes that you don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.But what if you created their shoes?Wheaton Academy’s Graphic Design 2 cla ... Read More »

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

Check out select events in one of our Planit 5 orbits

Looking for something to do this week? We have some suggestions, ranging from a fun charity night out to a world-class pianist, equestrian events, Taste of Wheaton festival and dancing to Rat Pack hits. ... 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 »

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 »

Government

Brookfield to resurface Maple Avenue from Burlington to 47th Street

BROOKFIELD – While a capital improvement project for Maple Avenue in Brookfield was set to begin this week, the major work won’t start until after the school season ends.Preli ... Read More »

Education

From Mexico City to a bus-turned-classroom in Hodgkins

HODGKINS – Like the woman in the book she now can read, Imelda Bieniek pictured something different than where she wound up.Bieniek shared the story of Amelia, a woman from Me ... 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

» Fairways and Greens
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.
» Fairways and Greens
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.

Reader Poll

What's your favorite summertime event in the western suburbs?

The La Grange Pet Parade
The DuPage County Fair
Eyes to the Skies Festival
The American Music Festival at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn