Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame

Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame to Recognize Governor J.B. Pritzker with Lifetime Contribution to Sport Award on October 4th at Wintrust Arena

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will honor Governor J.B. Pritzker's exceptional dedication to sports with the prestigious Lifetime Contribution to Sport Award. The award will be presented during his opening remarks at the annual induction ceremony on October 4th, 2023, at Wintrust Arena in McCormick Square.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will honor Governor J.B. Pritzker's exceptional dedication to sports with the prestigious Lifetime Contribution to Sport Award.
  • The award will be presented during his opening remarks at the annual induction ceremony on October 4th, 2023, at Wintrust Arena in McCormick Square.
  • Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame to Recognize Governor J.B. Pritzker on October 4th at Wintrust Arena
    Celebrating Excellence: The event will pay tribute to 16 new inductees who have made enduring contributions to sports.
  • Legendary Impact Awards: Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle will receive the George Connor Award, and Ron Dayne, Heisman Award Winner, will be presented with the Gale Sayers Award.

Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Devin Hester and Jack McDowell to 2023 Class

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will host its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, October 4th at McCormick Square's state-of-the-art Wintrust Arena. This year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will honor 14 new members.

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  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will host its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, October 4th at McCormick Square's state-of-the-art Wintrust Arena .
  • This year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will honor 14 new members.
  • Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Viking, John Randle, is set to grace the event and receive the esteemed George Connor Award.
  • The annual event benefits Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Charities, a 501c3 tax exempt organization in Illinois honoring those who have distinguished themselves through their contributions in sports.

MasterClass Announces Famed Basketball Coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski to Teach Value-Driven Leadership

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that the former coach of Duke University and Team USA men's basketball Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski will teach a class on values-driven leadership. In his class, Krzyzewski will demonstrate how to lead from any position on a team through motivation, communication, trust and teamwork. Krzyzewski's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership. 

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  • In his class, Krzyzewski will demonstrate how to lead from any position on a team through motivation, communication, trust and teamwork.
  • "As the most successful coach in men's college basketball history, Coach K built and led a dynasty," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • In his class, Krzyzewski will share never-before-heard techniques to help members become more effective leaders both on and off the court.
  • Coach K is the former head coach of the Duke University men's basketball team and Team USA men's basketball team.

Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Brian Urlacher and Sean Payton at 25th Annual Ceremony

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will host its 25th annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, October 5th at McCormick Square's state-of-the-art Wintrust Arena. This year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will honor 13 new members.

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  • CHICAGO, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will host its 25th annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, October 5th at McCormick Square's state-of-the-art Wintrust Arena .
  • This year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will honor 13 new members.
  • The awards are given annually to players that exemplified the values of Sayers and Connor both on and off the field.
  • The annual event benefits Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Charities, a 501c3 tax exempt organization in Illinois honoring those whom have distinguished themselves through their contributions in sports.

Special Olympics Chicago/SCC Athlete Tommy Shimoda Makes History as he Becomes the First Athlete with Disabilities to Become a Recipient of the State's Highest Honor - The Order of Lincoln

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities (SOC/SCC) athlete Tommy Shimoda has once again made history by being the first athlete with intellectual disabilities to become a recipient of the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois' highest honor.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities (SOC/SCC) athlete Tommy Shimoda has once again made history by being the first athlete with intellectual disabilities to become a recipient of the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois' highest honor.
  • Bestowed by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the Order of Lincoln is awarded to residents whose work uplifts communities within the State.
  • Shimoda was honored at the 57th Convocation at the Chicago History Museum on November 6.
  • Since joining the SOC program at eight years old, Shimoda has continuously made history by breaking down barriers and stereotypes of those with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 10 New Members at 23rd Annual Ceremony

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will host its 23rd annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, September 25th at McCormick Square's newest facility, the state-of-the-art Wintrust Arena .

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will host its 23rd annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, September 25th at McCormick Square's newest facility, the state-of-the-art Wintrust Arena .
  • This year's Hall of Fame honors ten outstanding individuals who make Chicago a world-class sports town.
  • Notre Dame All-American and San Francisco 49ers defensive terror Bryant Colby Young will receive The George Connor Award.
  • The event benefits the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Charities, a 501c3 tax-exempt organization inIllinoishonoring those who have distinguished themselves through their contribution to sports.