‘Terrific Thursday’ celebrated by Cubs, Sox fans
Baseball memories for Chicago Cubs and White Sox fans began flowing as freely as the champagne when both teams clinched MLB playoff spots at about 4 p.m., Sept. 24, aka “Terrific Thursday”. The teams...
View ArticleMen’s tourney crowns pickleball winners
The Sun City Pickleball Club hosted its men’s division tournament at Tall Oaks Courts Sept. 18, which was the lone division held that day due to the weather. There were 55 participants and 35...
View ArticleAdjusters’ wait for softball title ends
It’s been a long time, but the Adjusters are once again champions of the Sun City Softball League 16-inch postseason tournament. In a tense battle, the Adjusters took home the title with a 5-4 victory...
View ArticleSoftball playoffs a big hit in Sun City
“It’s a new season,” Travelers 16-inch softball team manager John Pickelman told the squad, gathered at the third base dugout at Veterans Memorial Field. The second night of the first round of Sun City...
View ArticleStingrays swim 500 miles to celebrate America’s 250th
The Sun City Stingrays Swim Charter Club recently channeled the ultimate spirit of American grit to honor the nation’s historic semi-quincentennial. The club launched an aquatic challenge on April 25,...
View ArticleBocce ball tradition thrives in Sun City
Bocce Ball is a sport which has a rich tradition and is thriving in Sun City. According to local Sun City Bocce Ball Club enthusiasts, Bocce Ball was developed in its current form in Italy. Bocce is...
View ArticlePickleball fun spreads at Sun City event
Youth learned the basics of pickleball as the Sun City Pickleball Charter Club hosted an event on National Pickleball Day at Tall Oaks courts August 8. The event was held in cooperation with Sun City’s...
View ArticleAngling for a reel connection between generations
The Sun City Anglers Charter Club teams up with the Huntley High School Bass Fishing Team for joint educational and recreational events. Sun City Anglers Club President Frank Rowinski and High School...
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Sun City softball stars shine at all-star game
It may seem hard to believe but another Sun City Softball Club season is gearing up for a big finish. About three weeks of regular season games remained when a good-size crowd gathered at Veterans...
View ArticleFirst responders show softball skills at NNO
The Huntley Fire Department (HFD) and Huntley Police Department (HPD) softball teams came into the National Night Out Sun City softball First Responders clash having split the first 10 of the annual...
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Sun City athletes shine at 44th annual Six County Senior Games
The Sun City Stingray Swim Charter Club had a standout showing at the 44th Annual Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Six County Senior Games, earning 43 medals at the swim meet on July 16....
View ArticleHuntley gears up for National Night Out celebration, vintage softball...
“We are excited to expand our Aug. 4 NNO celebration this year by welcoming area businesses to join in the community fun,” Police Chief Linda Hooten said. “The afternoon will begin with a friendly...
View ArticleAll-star softball game nears
The Sun City Softball League is preparing for the annual all-star game. This year’s game will take place at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 24 at Veterans Memorial Field. Players vote for teammates to...
View ArticlePickleball proves fun for instructors, members
The Sun City pickleball season is in full swing, with lessons on all courts in the morning, for players rated 1.0 to 5.0 locally. “The pickleball season is off to a fantastic start,” Sun City...
View ArticleSoftball Club games provide fun for all
After a break for Memorial Day, its back to three days a week of softball fun for Sun City Softball Club players, fans and umpires, at Veterans Memorial Field. Fortunately for the increasing crowds,...
View ArticleNew Brain & Body class delivers specialized fitness to Sun City
Sun City’s Fitness Department is filling a vital gap in local programming with its new Brain & Body fitness class. Led by Kelly Bertrand, Sun City Fitness Director, the session is every Wednesday...
View ArticleTennis Club members request more court space
A group of Sun City Tall Oaks Tennis Club (TOTC) members would like to have additional court time at Tall Oaks Courts. Spearheading the current tennis club’s campaign is TOTC member Nancy Fontana, with...
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Schwan brings national pickleball skills as teacher
Sun City’s John Schwan began his pickleball season on the sport’s biggest stage. Schwan competed in the age 75-59 bracket at the US Open Pickleball Tournament. He faced four players with a higher...
View ArticleHurricanes teams have banner year in Special Olympics
The Huntley Community School District D-158 Huntley Hurricanes Special Olympics teams have had success in several sports this season. Advisor Crystal Miguel explained some of the highlights for the...
View ArticleLessons provide good start for new pickleball players
The ninth season of the Sun City Huntley Pickleball Club (SCHPC) officially kicked off with a social on May 2. Pickleball players of all ability levels will take to the 12 courts daily from now to...
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