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Wheaton Grand Theater fundraising efforts launch as building plan released

WHEATON – When community members joined together May 9 to discuss fundraising ideas to bring the Wheaton Grand Theater, or the “Miracle on Hale Street” to life, there was no s ... Read More »

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

DOWNERS GROVE - A line of severe thunderstorms barreled through the Chicago area Monday night, leaving heavy rain, but minimal damage. As of midnight, a severe thunderstorm wa ... Read More »

Sports

Plainfied East baseball downs Bolingbrook, picks up program's first postseason win

BOLINGBROOK - Last year Bolingbrook's baseball team advanced to the regional championship game for the first time in 15 years. The magic of that playoff run was gone Monday, and it was Plainfield East who had another first in a Class 4A opening round regional game. ... Read More »

Planit Life

Architectural talk on transplanted Century of Progress homes set in Glen Ellyn

“The Century of Progress Legacy — Preserving World’s Fair Homes Along the Lake Shore” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society. Guest speaker is Todd Zeiger, executive director of the Northern Regional Office of Indiana Landmarks in South Bend, Ind. ... Read More »

Opinions

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

Police And Fire

Kirk Dillard's home in Hinsdale burglarized

HINSDALE – The home of state Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, was reported burglarized this past March.The burglary took place between 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. while the home was unoc ... Read More »

Riverside police chief: Aggressive patrols help keep crime low

RIVERSIDE – Letting potential criminals know that police officers are out in force is key to helping thwart future incidents, Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel said.The 2012 ... Read More »

Government

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 »

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

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 ... Read More »

Real Estate

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 »

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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