Windy City Curling league play resumes after a fire in early March destroyed much of the their facility in Villa Park, ending last year’s season early. The curling community from around the globe pitched in funds to support Windy City Curling.
Michael Jakela competes in a club league at Windy City Curling in Villa Park on Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Adam Lubiak and Jason Koziol compete in a club league at Windy City Curling in Villa Park on Nov. 14, 2024. Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Merlin Howick competes in a club league at Windy City Curling in Villa Park, Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Hydration and Kleenex tissue on hand as a club league competes at Windy City Curling in Villa Park on Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Merlin Howick, Anne Pettinger, and Tate Barry compete in a club league at Windy City Curling in Villa Park on Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Dave King and Sarah Sekki compete iat Windy City Curling in Villa Park, Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Members of a club league compete at Windy City Curling in Villa Park on Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Wes Darin follows through while competing in a club league at Windy City Curling, Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Dave King (cq) and Sarah Sekki (cq) (right) cDave King and Sarah Sekki compete iat Windy City Curling in Villa Park, Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)ompete in a club league at Windy City Curling in Villa Park on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A fire in early March destroyed much of the curling club’s facility. A reopening for the general public is set for Saturday. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Anne Pettinger competes in a club league at Windy City Curling, Nov. 14, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
