Area veterans, enlisted military and their families

Area veterans, enlisted military and their families pose for a photograph during last year's halftime ceremony at Beecher's Wounded Warrior Game.

Beecher girls soccer player Bobbi Stanula

Beecher girls soccer player Bobbi Stanula pins a flower on her grandfather and Korean War veteran Russell Smiddy of Highland during last year's ceremony honoring veterans and enlisted military members at Beecher's Wounded Warrior Game.

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Grant Park's Devin Mahnke flips teammate Kevin McNally. Mahnke attends Beecher High School, which co-ops with Grant Park.

Grant Park looks ugly for the holidays, but redesign aims for a natural wonderland

Peggy Denny, 58, born and raised in Chicago, had to stop midway across the BP Bridge when she realized Grant Park was missing its trees. She said she was optimistic about the park's future.

Grant Park looks ugly for the holidays, but redesign aims for a natural wonderland

CHICAGO | Last week's tree plucking of northern Grant Park marked the most drastic change so far in a planned $55 million reconstruction, baring the unfamiliar epidermis of a park that once was.

Marian Catholic football coach Dave Mattio announces his retirement

Marian Catholic's football team will have a new coach on the sidelines next year for the first time since 1976.

Portage High School powder puff football game

Portage High School junior quarterback Mandy Haupt throws an interception with pressure from senior Erica Luna in a powder puff football game Wednesday at the school.

Portage High School powder puff football game

Portage High School students watch a powder puff football game at the school on Wednesday. The game was part of the school's annual homecoming festivities.

Portage High School powder puff football game

Portage High School seniors celebrate their win over the juniors in a powder puff football game at the school on Wednesday.

Portage High School powder puff football game

Portage High School seniors celebrate their win over the juniors in a powder puff football game at the school on Wednesday.

Beecher soccer players

Beecher soccer players huddle before their "pink" game against Grant Park at Beecher on Wednesday.

Grant Park defender Kevin McNally

Grant Park defender Kevin McNally clears the ball against Beecher soccer player Cody Wyatt at Beecher on Wednesday.

Beecher soccer player Josh Cialdella

Beecher soccer player Josh Cialdella goes up for a header against Grant Park at Beecher on Wednesday.

Soccer match aims to give boot to breast cancer

Beecher High School soccer player Jacob Schwartz uses his head, not just for soccer, but to raise awareness of breast cancer during a match Wednesday in Beecher.

Soccer match aims to give boot to breast cancer

BEECHER | Beecher High School soccer players warm up before a game against Grant Park at Beecher on Wednesday The match has turned into an annual event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.

Chicago Jazz Festival marks 34 years

Jazz aficionados should enjoy this year's City of Chicago Jazz Festival.

Build your own itinerary for the 34th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

While the Chicago Jazz Festival’s abundance of free live music over Labor Day weekend means that almost everyone is sure to find something they like, picking out exactly which sets to catch from among the dozens of performers spread across multiple stages each day and evening can be a diffic…