Community · June archive1 min read
A veterans’ bracket at Ellis Park
A public-park event made room for a specific community.
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Winter Dome Desk2 min read
Winter dome economics: When bubbles beat lakefront lines
Air-supported domes and gym conversions carry Chicago's competitive calendar through January.
Read storyWind Physics Lab2 min read
Lakefront wind tunnel physics: Measuring gust impact on lobs
Anemometer readings correlate with unforced errors on high lobs at lakefront venues.
Read storyPark District Politics2 min read
Park District line allocation: Pickleball vs softball politics
How Chicago balances multi-sport line painting on limited asphalt inventory.
Read storyEquipment Lab2 min read
Cold polymer ball testing for Great Lakes autumns
Why standard outdoor balls crack below 40°F on Chicago asphalt.
Read storyTournament Desk2 min read
Illinois Open qualifier: Midwest bracket shakeups
Regional seeds adjust ratings after windy outdoor conditions at the Illinois Open.
Read storyLakefront Beat2 min read
Lincoln Park Tennis Center: North Side queue wars at dawn
Field report on Lincoln Park Tennis Center in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).
Read storyDowntown Beat2 min read
Grant Park Skate Plaza courts: Loop workers on lunch break
Field report on Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).
Read storyWinter Dome Desk2 min read
McFetridge Sports Center: Indoor winter sanctuary on Irving Park
Field report on McFetridge Sports Center in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).
Read storyNorthwest Side Desk2 min read
Portage Park: Northwest Side family doubles circuit
Field report on Portage Park in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).
Read storyNorth Side Desk2 min read
Warren Park: Rogers Park multicultural open play
Field report on Warren Park in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).
Read storySouth Side Civic Desk2 min read
Hamilton Park: Englewood community rebuild through sport
Field report on Hamilton Park in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).
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