Monday, December 2, 2024

Open since 1918, Chicago Christian wins first boys state title in school history

Kenny Jager piles up 223 yards and a TD on 38 carries to lead Knights to dominant 47-0 win over Maroa-Forsyth.

Havy Payne wouldn’t have it any other way as Mount Carmel takes lead with 16th state title. ‘He makes plays for us.’

Havy Payne delivers key interception and 82-yard kickoff return TD as Caravan wins 16th state title, tops in Illinois.

Lucas Simulick rallies Joliet Catholic from 15-point deficit in fourth quarter. The end? ‘Heck of a chance to win.’

Lucas Simulick connects on big passes, including two TD throws, but the Hilltoppers fell just short in a 29-27 loss.

IHSA state football playoffs: See who won the championship games, from 8A to 1A

The 2024 IHSA state football playoffs began the first weekend in November with 256 teams in the field. Now eight have been crowned champions.

Furniture store Steinhafels opens in Orland Park’s ‘Furniture Row’

Wisconsin-based Steinhafels opens a store along Orland Park’s “furniture row” on La Grange Road.

Among avid music collectors, vinyl still grooves no matter what genre

Vinyl records still have avid fans who drive events such as Record Store Day’s Black Friday and Orland Park Record Collectors shows.

Orland Park’s Steve Michaels travels the country to wrestle, helps Windy City Ghostbusters closer to home

Steve Michaels, an alumnus of Sandburg High School in Orland Park, will defend his heavyweight wrestling title Dec. 7 in Joliet.

Santa comes to New Lenox Commons, and with him the crowds

Christmas on the Commons runs every weekend until Christmas with food trucks, crafts booths and the lighted walkway in New Lenox.

High school students take to the skies through Governors State program

Miguel Martinez learn to fly via a Thornton High School District 205 program, Governor State University and D14 Aviation.