Southland athletes take the next step with a boost from the Chicago White Sox
Mike Bolton dreams of being a big league baseball player. Whether he’s one of the rare, select few that makes it to the Major Leagues or finds success outside of...
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Hidden places and extraordinary stories
Previous Videos Explore hidden places in and around Chicago — above ground and underground. Every Chicagoan has a story, and we're letting you in on them. Enjoy the journeys in...
The Chicago Tribune is moving — and our massive archive is coming with us
Many people have asked "What's going to happen to the Chicago Tribune's archive when you move?" Tribune photo editor Marianne Mather answers that question while taking you on one last...
West Side story: Blackhawks build early lead, hold off East Aurora
Once again, West Aurora found a way to win, and this time the Blackhawks did it against crosstown rival East Aurora. The Blackhawks (13-2-1) continued their winning ways at home...
Aurora Central Catholic’s Jose Barrientos comes up with 400th coaching win
When Jose Barrientos began coaching high school soccer in Illinois, Jimmy Carter had just succeeded Gerald Ford as president of the United States, "Star Wars" was being released, Elvis was...
High-scoring junior Andy Emile feels right at home with West Aurora
Andy Emile said he had never heard of a "pinch-me moment" even though his life at West Aurora is full of them. Emile moved here from the Democratic Republic of...
Diego Escobedo and Edgar Esquivel emerge as leaders for East Aurora
Diego Escobedo and Edgar Esquivel didn't know each other before coming to East Aurora three years ago. What they shared was a passion for soccer and now the two co-captains...
Sergio Reyes and Alex Arevalo lead East Aurora rally vs. Romeoville
East Aurora assistant coach James Ross barked at his team: "If we keep this up, we're going to finish like this!" The Tomcats trailed by two goals at Romeoville on...
Kaneland senior Brian Bartholomew adds football to his schedule
It hasn't taken long for Brian Bartholomew to get used to playing two sports this fall. Few athletes are afforded such an opportunity, but the Kaneland senior is playing soccer...
Great Tate: Sanderson provides veteran leadership for Hinckley-Big Rock
Tate Sanderson may someday follow in the professional footsteps of his older brother and father, who are both engineers. For now, the Hinckley-Big Rock junior is filling the role of...