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Riverside-Brookfield’s Cameron Mercer passes 1,000 points
The three-year varsity standout is just the 16th player to reach the milestone in the program’s 117-year history.
Marist’s Adoni Vassilakis hasn’t got time for the pain
Adoni Vassilakis, a four-year varsity player, recently passed 1,000 career points despite dealing with a chronic knee ailment for years.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
The first rankings of 2026 have a new No. 1 and two newcomers.
Reavis’ Delyanna Arocho is an athlete for all seasons
Delyanna Arocho competes in four sports for Reavis: cross country, basketball, soccer and track.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Ella Throndson, Evergreen Park continue progress, take second at Lisle
Ella Throndson and Tatum Harris made the Lisle Cage Classic all-tournament team for Evergreen Park.
Markese Peoples’ success for St. Laurence is all relative
Markese Peoples’ role model is his uncle, Jonathan Peoples, who played at Notre Dame.
Area roundup: Marist’s Jordan Vidovic wins national coaching award
Jordan Vidovic coached Marist’s boys and girls volleyball teams to state titles each of the past two years.
‘D’ delivers as Will Johnson, Sandburg take second at Maine East
Will Johnson averaged 18.3 points over four games and was named to the all-tournament team.
Southwest Regional Football Player of the Year: Mount Carmel’s Emmett Dowling
Senior Emmett Dowling led Mount Carmel to an undefeated state title and set multiple program passing records.
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Beverly Arts Center Honors MLK Weekend with “The Mountaintop”
Beverly Arts Center presents The Mountaintop Jan. 15–18, exploring Dr. King’s final night and the enduring power of his legacy.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink brings old fashioned fun to Orland Park
Orland Park’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink opens in Centennial Park, offering outdoor skating, rentals, warming house, bonfires and family-friendly winter fun.
Southland Family Resource Fair to offer free activities and local support for families
The inaugural Southland Family Resource Fair offers free family fun, local resources, activities, and community connections for south suburban families.
The Just returns home to rock Orland Park
Chicago-area alternative rock band The Just headlines an all-ages Jan. 24 show at Orland Park’s House of Music.
Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
A car crashed into Beverly Phono Mart early New Year’s Day, damaging the popular Southwest Side record store.
No midnight needed in Orland Park as kids celebrate New Year’s Eve early
Families welcomed the New Year early at the Civic Center with music, games, pizza, performers and a balloon drop.
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