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It’s all gravy: Edison Park thankful for Turkey Trot

November 28, 2011 | No comments yet

The 15th annual Edison Park Turkey Trot took place on Nov. 24, 2011. Proceeds from the event went towards the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.  

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Luther North basketball energized following class shake-up

November 27, 2011 | No comments yet

Even with a demotion to the state’s smallest competitive class, Luther North High School’s basketball program has big plans for the 2011-2012 season. For the first time in school history, Luther North’s varsity teams will be competing in the IHSA’s Class 1A come playoff time. The reclassification follows a slight dip in school enrollment from… Read More »

Taft QB Kurt Klumak surveys his options during the first quarter. (Matt Michaels/The Northwest Passage)

8A Playoffs: Taft comeback falls short against Dunbar

November 15, 2011 | No comments yet

Taft made a furious third-quarter comeback against Dunbar, before the Mightymen turned up their high-octane offense and cruised to a 66-26 win in the first round of the Class 8A football playoffs Friday night at Lane Tech Stadium. After Dunbar sprinted out to a 34-6 halftime lead, the Eagles roared back with three consecutive touchdowns… Read More »

Sports Harvest Inc. owner Chuck Massingill predominantly sells McFarlane sports figures. (Matt Michaels/The Northwest Passage)

Q&A: Portage Park store offers a fresh approach to sports collecting

October 9, 2011 | No comments yet

Five years ago, 58-year-old Chuck Massingill took a big gamble and left his longtime job as a baker to pursue his dream of running his own sports memorabilia shop. Today, he is the proud owner of Sports Harvest Inc. in Portage Park. Question: Why did you get out of the food industry and risk opening… Read More »