Jeff Vorva

Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Tribune.

St. George School in Tinley Park hosted its first Duck Races event two years ago, but the contraption built to transport plastic ducks from the school’s roof to the parking lot had a few flaws.

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St. George School in Tinley Park has ducks in a row for student motivation

May 28, 2024 at 5:09 p.m.

St. George School in Tinley Park hosted its first Duck Races event two years ago, but the contraption built to transport plastic ducks from the school’s roof to the parking...

Naperville native Sarah Adam is heading to Paris to play on the U.S. Paralympic wheelchair rugby team — the only woman playing in the full-contact wheelchair sport.

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Naperville native headed to Paris to play ‘murderball,’ er rugby, at this summer’s Paralympic Games

May 29, 2024 at 11:08 a.m.

Naperville native Sarah Adam is heading to Paris to play on the U.S. Paralympic wheelchair rugby team — the only woman playing in the full-contact wheelchair sport.

There was a battlefield cross ceremony, a flag ceremony, the playing of taps, the presentation of a wreath in memory of all fallen veterans and music provided by the Tinley Park Community Bank. Mandy Barry sang the “The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Tinley Park honors veterans, recognizes youth essay winners at Memorial Day ceremony

May 27, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

There was a battlefield cross ceremony, a flag ceremony, the playing of taps, the presentation of a wreath in memory of all fallen veterans and music provided by the Tinley...

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol’s postgame news conference was short and not-so-sweet. He said pitcher Garrett Crochet “pitched his ass off but that most of the other guys were f------ flat.”

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Chicago White Sox avoid being no-hit in 4-1 loss, but draw harsh words after from manager Pedro Grifol

May 27, 2024 at 8:16 a.m.

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol’s postgame news conference was short and not-so-sweet. He said pitcher Garrett Crochet “pitched his ass off but that most of the other guys were...

Jack Linko produced a pair of hits for Lincoln-Way West in a Class 4A regional final.

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Jack Linko leaves lingering fear behind, leads the way for rebounding Lincoln-Way West. ‘I’m here now.’

May 25, 2024 at 5:39 p.m.

Jack Linko produced a pair of hits for Lincoln-Way West in a Class 4A regional final.

Timmy Harrigan produces a two-run single among two hits to lead the Caravan.

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Timmy Harrigan has to fight his way into Mount Carmel’s lineup. The knockout punch? ‘I love bringing energy.’

May 23, 2024 at 11:31 p.m.

Timmy Harrigan produces a two-run single among two hits to lead the Caravan.

The senior right-hander pitched seven strong innings to help the Vikings knock off Richards.

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Trenton Rosebourgh’s return from football injury lifts up Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘When Trent talks, the boys listen.’

May 23, 2024 at 9:05 a.m.

The senior right-hander pitched seven strong innings to help the Vikings knock off Richards.

Coach Jordan Sintich used an automated external defibrillator to shock Miles Sanchez to get his heart back to normal after Sanchez, who has a heart disease known as the Brugada syndrome, said he started to feel dizzy and then took a knee.

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Stagg volleyball coach and freshman player reunite in gym where she helped save his life

May 22, 2024 at 2:28 p.m.

Coach Jordan Sintich used an automated external defibrillator to shock Miles Sanchez to get his heart back to normal after Sanchez, who has a heart disease known as the Brugada...

Alex Antkiewicz tallies three quick kills to open the match and spark St. Laurence.

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Budding optometrist Alex Antkiewicz wants to play in college but keeps focus on St. Laurence. ‘I love the feeling.’

May 22, 2024 at 8:20 a.m.

Alex Antkiewicz tallies three quick kills to open the match and spark St. Laurence.

Gabby Graham became the first girls athlete for Tinley Park in track to win a state title.

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When Tinley Park’s Gabby Graham first tried the hurdles, ‘I actually hated it.’ Now, she’s a state champion.

May 21, 2024 at 10:31 a.m.

Gabby Graham became the first girls athlete for Tinley Park in track to win a state title.

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