Announcements
Zacate to receive Broughton Award at Annual Meeting
Mike Zacatephoto by Betsy Dynako The ICA has selected Michael Zacate to receive the prestigious Natalie W. Broughton Lifetime Achievement in Chess Award at the ICA…
Illinois Chess Tour
Tour Prizes on the Line this Sunday at Illinois Class
The top five spots in three Tour sections will be decided this Sunday at the Hilton Naperville/Lisle during the 2013 Illinois Class Championships, the final…
Youth News
All Grade Championship on November 16th
Early Entry of $25 ends November 9 The Illinois All Grade state championship is coming up on November 16th. This is one of the two most…
General
Fall Champion of Glenwood Chess Club
Congratulations to Orlan Smith winner of Glenwood Chess Club’s Fall Ladder Tournament.
Youth News
CPS Coaches, Struggling, Describe Their Frustration
Neal Suwe’s job description has changed. Instead of teaching and mentoring and overseeing his kids at tournaments, as he’s done for most of his 20…
General
Illowa Chess Club’s 2013 Fall Classic
Saturday, October 5th, 2013. It’s a beautiful day on the beautiful campus of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Ok, maybe it’s raining. But every day…
General
October 2013 Chess Roundup
September 2: The Naperville Scholastic 6 Tournament in Naperville, IL had three sections and 21 players. In the U600 there was a three-way tie for first…
Youth News
CPS proposal: media coverage and public documents
Note: ICA has been advocating a major expansion of the chess program in the Chicago Public Schools for more than three years. Links to the…
Youth News
City Sends Mixed Messages on CPS Proposal
In the ongoing debate over expanding chess programs in CPS, the Mayor’s office and CPS have issued public statements suggesting they’re not on the same page.…
Announcements
Joomla Update to 2.5.14
The Joomla Version has been updated. It appears to be okay. If you notice any problems please write to secretary@il-chess.org. Thanks,Tom Sprandel