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100K meals packed during District 88 service project

VILLA PARK – Classes weren't in session, but Willowbrook High School was packed on Saturday with students and community volunteers who worked with the senior classes at Willowbrook and Addison Trail high schools to host a Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack event.During this event, 429 volunteers ... Read More »

Local News

Wheaton Library wants to reward summer readers

WHEATON – Some say that a good book can take you wherever your imagination leads. That's what the Wheaton Library is hoping with its Have Book – Will Travel program, starting ... Read More »

Man charged after reportedly threatening acquaintances with bat and screwdriver

GLEN ELLYN – A Maywood man was charged with criminal trespass to residence after he allegedly entered two unlocked apartments in the 0-100 block of Parkside Avenue in Glen Ell ... Read More »

Sports

Harris, Mogorovic lead 17 LT entries to state track

WESTERN SPRINGS – Expectations didn’t deter Lyons Township at its own track sectional on Friday. The heavily favored Lions blew away the field to send 17 entries to the state meet. LT finished with 196 points, more than 100 ahead of second-place Riverside Brookfield (87 points). ... Read More »

Softball playoff previews: Lions set to face familiar foe in regional opener

Lyons Township will see Hinsdale South for the second time this season in its playoff opener. Riverside Brookfield, Morton, Nazareth and Fenwick also look to win a regional to make for a successful season. ... Read More »

Planit Life

Pennsylvania choirs to sing for Wellness House, chase away blue Monday

The choirs of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, in Union Church of Hinsdale. Religious and secular music for mixed choir, women’s choir and men’s choir will be presented, highlighted by the Chicago premiere of a new work from Vancouver composer Stephen Hatfield. ... 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

100K meals packed during District 88 service project

VILLA PARK – Classes weren't in session, but Willowbrook High School was packed on Saturday with students and community volunteers who worked with the senior classes at Willow ... 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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