For Illiana Christian’s Nick DeBlock, working is a ‘big part of my life.’ On the field, he’s having fun again. By Michael Osipoff April 24, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Illiana Christian’s Nick DeBlock is occupying a different headspace this season, and that's making all...
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field By Chicago Tribune April 29, 2026 at 12:11 p.m. Here's what to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field.
Morton star Ei’Lani Herrera’s doubts are dispelled as she earns a scholarship. ‘This was always a dream.’ By Michael Osipoff April 23, 2026 at 7:06 a.m. Hammond Morton's Ei'Lani Herrera, who is batting a team-high .607, has a full scholarship to...
Kankakee Valley’s Declan Murr ‘fell out of love’ with baseball and stepped away. He’s glad friends pulled him back. By Noah Poser April 22, 2026 at 10:05 a.m. Kankakee Valley's Declan Murr started playing baseball when he was 4 years old. It was...
With increased velocity, 6-foot-6 Kaleb Hacker intends to ‘dominate.’ Can unbeaten Portage do so too? By Michael Osipoff April 21, 2026 at 9:46 a.m. Kaleb Hacker, who can throw over 90 mph, is using that to his advantage as...
Griffith’s Elena Rivas is no longer a 3-sport athlete. ‘Academics are my main priority.’ But she can play. By Noah Poser April 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Griffith sophomore Elena Rivas is a student-athlete who understands she's a student first. That's not...
Sophomore Emmy Jansma is Illiana Christian’s next great shortstop. ‘She has a special knack for the game.’ By Michael Osipoff April 17, 2026 at 10:07 a.m. Emmy Jansma continues an Illiana Christian tradition of top shortstops that includes Amanda DeBoer, Maya...
Becoming Wheeler’s No. 1 pitcher doesn’t faze sophomore Cadence Piunti. ‘I love the pressure.’ By Michael Osipoff April 17, 2026 at 7:24 a.m. Cadence Piunti has ascended to the top of Wheeler's pitching staff in her sophomore season...
Counting on Cash Washick isn’t unusual for Highland. But to be the team’s ace? ‘Kind of came out of nowhere.’ By Michael Osipoff April 16, 2026 at 7:16 a.m. Highland senior Cash Washick has posted a 1.00 ERA in three outings covering 14 innings,...
A little success gives Morton’s Victor Scardine confidence. ‘I started feeling good.’ Now he’s hitting great. By Michael Osipoff April 15, 2026 at 8:05 a.m. Morton senior Victor Scardine, who is finally earning consistent varsity at-bats, is batting .500 with...