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Storm chased on Wednesday afternoon! Here’s our view looking north from the Jelke Creek Bird Sanctuary in Sleepy Hollow at 6:05pm @NWSChicago

@NWSChicago tree damage in Glen Ellyn from last night’s storms

Althoff Catholic going for choreo that many coaches would only use with bigger rosters, and they make it so visually appealing with just 6! Sleek formations ideas, clean turns, dynamic level changes in this nice jazz piece

Loved every 8ct of Normal Community’s spectacular hip hop! Those headsprings early on were somehow both huge yet compact in terms of lateral space—and way fluid! Easily made the faves list

Long toss ripple was such an effective visual by Mattoon JV in their pom dance entry! Secret tip: disco genre songs are way slower than we realize, and these dancers expertly flowed and timed their skills with the authentic dancing queen tempo

Strong ambition, athletic commitment, clear love of dance all on display in Metea Valley’s ultra-entertaining hiphop! Worm soloist killed it, floor work impressive, sharp delivery, stage charisma spoke loudly!

Clean and sharp pom-dance executed by Oak Forest JV! Blind pom tosses, clearly defined formations, and def appreciate the subtle change in choreo during the last song with its unique shuffle rhythm

Stellar formations, crazy good partner work, insane floor stunts by a super talented Normal West team in their hiphop! A late-season add to the faves list

Charleston thriving on whole-song musicality in their kick! Saved the height line for the climax of the guitar solo, and then opened formation for some jazz work during the quiet part of the song

Secret sauce to Hinsdale South JV’s pom dance work is looking like a single unit the whole time! Every pom angle is matched, facials never stop, and stage command is a THING with these jv performers. Quite ready for that next level

TF South lettin’ you know they’ve got precision on their minds as they execute every combo so cleanly in their hiphop masterpiece! Star power on center, surrounded by a committed and athletic ensemble. You like visuals? This is your jam

A legit spectacle you’ve gotta see: Marion kick! Jazzy, lyrical intro is way artsy and then that sets up a polished, athletic, visually-brilliant kick routine

Collinsville JV bringing eye-candy visual formations to the floor in their pom dance work! Swift execution lets you know they’re committed to every count

Visual moments are stellar in Bloomington’s hiphop! Partner lift work moment was unreal! Up-and-coming hh program just made a statement

Strong theme vibes ring loud and clear in Carterville’s kick routine! Color contrast in the upper/lower costume sets up great visual effects. Stamina not a prob for these athletes!

Energy, poise, nice jazz skills by Ottawa JV in their pom dance entry!

Mattoon deftly mashes up sassy overtones, hiphop bounce, and strong showmanship in their jazz piece! One of the most unique moving lifts I’ve seen this season

Lyons Twp JV slaying this classic challenge of things that are hard to do simultaneously: big numbers on the floor, detailed movements, sharpness the whole time! Loved the arm/shoulder pose motif that keeps popping up throughout this jazz gem