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IC soccer wins sectional on graduation day

LISLE – Saturday was a busy day for the seniors on the IC Catholic Prep soccer team. The Class 1A sectional final took place at Benedictine University in the morning and graduation was in the evening. After a 2-0 win over Queen of Peace, the seniors were able to go to the ceremony with a sectional plaque. ... Read More »

Wheaton Warrenville South nets overtime win over York

ELMHURST - Scoring 30 seconds into the second overtime, Wheaton Warrenville South held on for a 1-0 victory over York in a Class 3A regional championship Friday. ... Read More »

Planit Life

String ensemble to salute movies at Mayslake concert

The Elmhurst Symphony String Ensemble will perform “Music for Film and Theater.” The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. ... 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

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 »

DNA analysis needed to identify child's body found in Des Plaines River this week

MAYWOOD – The identity of a child found in the Des Plaines River earlier this week near Riverside has not yet been determined.Mary Paleologos, public information officer for t ... Read More »

Government

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 »

Elmhurst 1st Ward residents worry about flood relief

ELMHURST – About 40 residents joined Aldermen Diane Gutenkauf and Marti Deuter for the 7th-annual 1st Ward town hall meeting on Thursday.Following some updates, residents aske ... 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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