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Charles Barnes Jr., Marist end 45-year sectional drought
Charles Barnes Jr. scored 31 points as Marist beat Homewood-Flossmoor to win its first sectional title since 1981.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Class 4A state champ Nazareth tops the final girls basketball rankings of the season.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
There’s a new No. 1 in this week’s rankings.
De La Salle falls to Hyde Park in Class 3A sectional final
Steph Dixon and Chaden Harvey had nine points each for De La Salle in a 43-40 loss to Hyde Park in a Class 3A sectional final.
Brother Rice looks to future after sectional loss
Zach Grabowski and Joe Niego combined for 21 points in Brother Rice’s 64-54 loss to Homewood-Flossmoor in a Class 4A sectional semifinal.
Sophia Towne, Nazareth roll to Class 4A state championship
Sophia Towne scored 17 points as Nazareth beat Loyola 55-23 to win its second girls basketball state title in four seasons.
Curie’s season ends with OT loss in sectional final
Curie rallied from 14 down in the third quarter before falling 71-65 in overtime to St. Ignatius in the Class 4A Mount Carmel Sectional final.
Kendall Holliday, Michael Oliver Jr. help Curie get by St. Laurence
Kendall Holliday scored 21 points and Michael Oliver Jr. hit a big 3-pointer to end the third quarter as Curie beat St. Laurence 64-57 in a Class 4A sectional semifinal.
Stella Sakalas scores 30, Nazareth advances to 4A final
Nazareth advanced to its fourth state-title game since 2022.
Marist’s Adoni Vassilakis gets bragging rights with win
Marist’s Adoni Vassilakis had eight points, six rebounds and six assists in a win over Lockport, the team his four brothers played for.
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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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