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Mount Carmel’s Liam Kelly back on mat after court order
Caravan wrestler Liam Kelly won the Class 3A 157-pound title last season and is top-ranked at 165 this year.
Sandburg’s Zoe Trunk, Ellie Driscoll join 1,000-point club
Zoe Trunk and Ellie Driscoll are the seventh and eighth Sandburg girls basketball players to reach the 1,000-point milestone.
Oak Lawn’s John Olejniczak, Reavis’ Blake Stefanek have night to celebrate
John Olejniczak of Oak Lawn and Blake Stefanek of Reavis, both sidelined by season-ending injuries, each had the chance to score one more basket.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
See which team has jumped into the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
At 5-4, Bella Torres makes sizable impact for Reavis
Reavis sophomore Bella Torres isn’t on the floor for her size, but for her toughness and competitiveness.
Lyons’ Grant Smith, Nate Woods find their groove
Sophomore Grant Smith and senior Nate Woods play key roles on offense and defense for Lyons.
Mount Carmel’s Marshaun Thornton stars in another sport
Marshaun Thornton, who has 25 Division I football offers, scored a team-high 14 points in Mount Carmel’s loss to St. Ignatius.
Freshman Nina Nesci sets tone for St. Laurence wrestling
St. Laurence’s Nina Nesci celebrated her 15th birthday by winning a regional wrestling title.
Area roundup: Lyons gymnast Emily Martinez wins regional title
Lyons freshman Emily Martinez won a regional title and the District 230 coop earned a team champiionship in girls gymnastics.
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Hockey star Abbey Murphy’s path to Olympics started in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy has four assists in Team USA’s undefeated start at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
Manhattan Cops Focus on Community and Care
In a time when cops are scrutinized more than ever, and most headlines involving the police are reporting where things went…
Homeschool kids make their newspaper dream a reality
Seven homeschool students from across the Chicago area created a monthly newspaper that builds confidence, creativity and real-world teamwork skills.
Smith Village takes on dementia anxiety for caregivers
Smith Village caregiver group will discuss easing anticipation anxiety in dementia, focusing on routine, reassurance and emotional awareness.
Oak Lawn music teacher hits national high note
Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher Bob Haberstat earned national recognition for innovative technology-driven music education and leadership.
Catherine’s Cause brings hope to families facing infant loss
Catherine’s Cause unites community crafters to create heartfelt keepsakes, offering comfort, connection and hope to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
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