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Marty Farmer
Sports Editor
Email: marty@oakpark.com
Twitter: @OakParkSports
The Illinois Press Association recently honored Marty with the 1st & 2nd Place Awards for Best Sports Feature for his article He's in an Oak Park state of mind: Former OPRF star Iman Shumpert returns home for annual basketball camp.
Very interesting story about a hometown athlete who makes it big. Story featured a lot of voices. It provided nice insights into the subject.
- Judges comment
Plus, he was given the 1st Place Award for Best Sports Column!
"Great artwork. It carries both sections submitted. The OPRF Playoff football artwork was stellar and used well. Layout is also well-done. Stories are good."
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Love Oak Park River Forest Huskie Football? Check out Marty's award-winning caliber articles, as well as interviews with players and photos of the games, on Wednesday Journal's new Huskie Huddle: a portal to everything HUSKIE!
Latest News Articles
Night of Champions, gone but not forgotten
Since I'm on vacation this week, I'll use the time to relax and recharge. There is typically a third "R" involved as well during my brief and welcome getaways: reflection.
Oak Park triple threat makes Team USA
By her own admission, Alana Dyhrkopp was never much of an athlete growing up.
Everybody loves Raymond
Above all other job requirements, an umpire must be fair. Raymond Rigitano, who has been working youth baseball games in Oak Park the last 40 years, established credibility early in his career.
Grace Lutheran track excels at state
As a former standout runner at Oak Park and River Forest High School and then All-American at the University of Illinois, all Rich Brooks ever really knew was success.
Latest Blogs
Foster fulfills dream with Blackhawks
March 29, 2018 will be a day Scott Foster never forgets. After turning in a typical work day as an accountant at Golub Capital, the 36-year-old Oak Park resident spent his evening improbably making his NHL debut as an emergency goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Malnati enjoying Ramblers' run
Basketball fans around the area know that, prior to becoming the boys head basketball coach at Fenwick High School, Rick Malnati excelled as the head coach at his high school alma mater, New Trier.
Good Life Race all set for Sunday
With the World Champion Chicago Cubs off to a slow start this season and the Chicago Blackhawks on the brink of elimination in the NHL playoffs, perhaps this is a good time to call a timeout for your frazzled remote control.
Oak Brook Tennis Center nets National Award
Wimbledon, the US Open, French Open and Australian Open are deservedly recognized as the Mount Rushmore of premier tennis locations throughout the world.
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