Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

August 28, 2026 at 11:24 p.m.

Landon Conroy and Dashel Von Qualen combined to pass for 273 yards and four TDs in St. Charles North's 56-21 win over South Elgin.

August 28, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

Gabe Barwiolek scores a pair of goals, including a penalty kick, as Geneva opens season with 2-1 win over Waubonsie Valley.

August 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

In a reserve role, Rowan Slovick runs for 170 yards on 27 carries as St. Charles East rolls to 27-10 win over Metea Valley.

August 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Hadley Engler, a transfer from Benet, puts away all four sets for kills to lift Oswego to 25-19, 25-19 win over Waubonsie Valley.

August 25, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.

Colin Harrington scores the first goal as St. Charles East gets going for a 4-0 season-opening win over Oswego.

August 22, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

Michael Vander Luitgaren throws for 429 yards and five TDs as Batavia puts state on notice with 49-35 win over Maine South.

August 25, 2026 at 9:58 p.m.

Oswego will rely on a pair of experienced seniors while also welcoming aboard a transfer from Class 4A state powerhouse Benet.

August 22, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.

Dayton-bound Hannah Herrick, whose family has faced major health issues, finds a home on the volleyball court for Oswego.

August 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Who is the No. 1 team in the Aurora/Elgin area? Here are our rankings before the high school football season kicks off.

August 16, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

Tommy Vendl looks to carry the load for St. Charles North, which is No. 3 in the Beacon-News/Courier-News preseason rankings.

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