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Former Crete-Monee, Beecher Muskies star Lucas Spence makes MLB debut

by Mike ClarkJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Barely two years after leaving college, Crete-Monee graduate Lucas Spence made his major-league debut for the Houston Astros.

Ex-Marist star Carnell Tate returns to his roots to help next generation of players

by Mike ClarkJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Carnell Tate, who is heading into his first season with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, returned to Chicago to speak with high-school players and donate gear.

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Nazareth’s Landon Thome highlights local MLB Draft class, going to White Sox

by Mike ClarkJuly 11, 2026July 13, 2026

The White Sox picked Landon Thome, the Royals selected former Brother Rice star Zion Rose and Lyons’ Jack Slightom, and the Reds picked Brother Rice grad Jack Lausch.

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Area roundup: Riverside-Brookfield’s Owen Murphy makes MLB debut

by Jeff VorvaJuly 11, 2026July 13, 2026

Pitcher Owen Murphy, a 2022 Riverside-Brookfield graduate, became the second local player to make his major-league debut this season.

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Area roundup: Fire sign international star Robert Lewandowski

by Jeff VorvaJuly 4, 2026July 6, 2026

Robert Lewandowski, who has scored more than 700 goals in international competition, has signed with the Chicago Fire and could debut on July 16.

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Nazareth’s Jaden Fauske sets triples record for White Sox farm team

by Jeff VorvaJuly 4, 2026July 4, 2026

In his first season with Single-A Kannapolis, Nazareth graduate Jaden Fauske has set a franchise-record with eight triples.

Chicago Bears Hallmark movie needs local extras

by Steve MetschJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports are casting extras for the film, which will shoot July 7 and 8 at undisclosed locations said to include Soldier Field.