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Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out who’s No. 1 in the first rankings of the spring.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
An unbeaten team leads the initial rankings of the season.
Preseason All-American Mason Rychetsky a two-way star for Kennedy
Mason Rychetsky appreciates the chance to both pitch and hit for Kennedy.
Roosevelt recruit Juan Barrientos rallies Solorio
Senior catcher Juan Barrientos had three hits as Solorio rallied from 13 runs down before falling 14-13 to Tinley Park.
Louisville commit Colin Campbell raises his game for Brother Rice
Junior Colin Campbell has moved from second base to shortstop and aims to be more productive at the plate for Brother Rice.
Argo’s sister act: Hailey Pacheco follows in Jozlynn’s footsteps
Freshman Hailey Pacheco has made an instant impact as a pitcher and hitter for Argo.
Brother Rice’s Ben Adamski enjoys what might be last ride
Ben Adamski is starring for a Brother Rice boys volleyball team off to a hot start, but the senior is undecided about playing in college.
Ball State commit Briggs Corona leads new-look Marist volleyball
After graduating 10 seniors from a state-championship team, Marist is looking for a big season from 6-6 junior Briggs Corona.
Ryan Golinski, Richards eye another conference title
Richards’ Ryan Golinski went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBIs in a season-opening win against Stagg.
Late friend’s memory inspires St. Laurence’s Daniel Coyle
Daniel Coyle, a four-year starter for St. Laurence, has a tattoo that honors his late friend Tristan Grabner.
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White brings ‘cheers’ and cheer to people with her photos
Palos Park’s Kelly White discovered the magic of photography in a darkroom when she attended college at St. Xavier.
‘We don’t have a house anymore’: One family’s tornado survival story
The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.
Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado
A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park March…
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.
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Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
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