Competitive Swimmers Ask Pritzker to Open Pools in Phase 3 of Illinois’ Reopening Plan

It wasn’t long ago that Grace Hagemaster placed 11th in the 100 backstroke at the State Girls Swimming & Diving Meet. In the aftermath of that accomplishment, she felt driven to work hard and finish higher next season. But since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the 16-year-old has barely been able to get in the water. “It was really...