Three Chicagoans lead the USA Sled Hockey Team into the 2018 Paralympics

By Chris Kwiecinski Medill Reports ROLLING MEADOWS – With the pomp and circumstance coming from the Winter Olympics, it’s easy to forget the 2018 Paralympics compete just two weeks after. Athletes have trained and prepared to compete in five sports, and begin their Games on March 9. Illinois’ three sled hockey players, Josh Misiewicz, Brody […]

Paralympic swimmer stared down death, now hopes to compete in Rio

Sgt-Marks

By Michelle R. Martinelli COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks, 25, suffered bilateral hip injuries during a tour in Iraq, endured four surgeries in 18 months and almost died from respiratory distress in a British hospital. She said swimming saved what she cherishes most — her military career. It also saved her […]