SPORTS HEADLINES

  • 'Cats drain the Irish
    09/23/2017 - 1:05pm
  • Coalers derailed by the Tigers
    09/23/2017 - 11:58am
  • Comets burn the Sentinels
    09/23/2017 - 11:49am
  • The Interstate Eight Conference shake-up
    09/19/2017 - 5:03pm
  • The battle between I-8 titans
    09/19/2017 - 5:02pm
  • Wildcats to run down the Irish
    09/19/2017 - 5:01pm
  • Comets ready to fight back this week
    09/19/2017 - 4:59pm

  • BEN HAWKINS looks to put a shot on net during Coal City’s game against Reed-Custer on Thursday. The Coalers picked up a win over the Comets, 4-0, as Hawkins recorded one goal. Photo by Kerry Shelley.
    Coaler kickers rolling through the I-8
    09/19/2017 - 4:58pm

  • SERVING THE BALL is Wilmington’s Maysie Feil. Feil had four kills during Wilmington’s game against Dwight on Monday.
    Lady ‘Cats defeat Lisle, fall to Plano, Dwight
    09/19/2017 - 4:56pm

  • MADELYN ALTON goes up for a kill during Reed-Custer’s game against Coal City last week. The Lady Comets are still searching for their first win in the Interstate Eight. Photo by Pam Spreitzer.
    Lady Comets drop two I-8 matches
    09/19/2017 - 4:53pm

  • KAYLA RICE receives a serve during a recent Coal City home game this past week. The Lady Coalers picked up a win over Reed-Custer on Tuesday, but fell to Peotone on Thursday. Photo by Pam Spreitzer.
    Lady Coalers upend the Comets
    09/19/2017 - 4:51pm

  • KLAYTON SCHOTT clears the ball during Reed-Custer’s game against Coal City on Thursday. The Comets still remain searching for their first win of the season, as they fell to the Coalers and Joliet Catholic Academy this past week. Photo by Kerry Shelley.
    Comets battle with JCA
    09/19/2017 - 4:50pm
  • Wildcat golfers secure win over St. Anne
    09/19/2017 - 4:49pm

  • REED-CUSTER may have only recorded one touchdown in their 28-6 loss to Lisle on Friday, but the Comets continue to find positives moving forward. Reed-Custer faced a 22-0 deficit heading into the second half, but truly came together for the final two quarters, holding the Lions to only six points. Justin Read recorded the TD For the Comets, rushing for a 6-yard touchdown. Reed-Custer will be looking to build upon their tough schedule early on, as they prepare to host Westmont on Friday. Photo by Kerry Shelley.
    Comets find positives in loss
    09/18/2017 - 10:50am

  • THE COAL CITY Coalers remained perfect on their season Friday, as they upended Manteno 35-21. Coal City finished with over 300 yards on offense, as they wore down the Panthers from the start, especially with their physical running game. Danny Norton and Connor Skubic (pictured) both finished with two rushing touchdowns, while Payton Hutchings earned a 57-yard passing touchdown to Gavin Williams. With the Coalers improving to 4-0 (2-0 conference), they will head to Herscher next week in a battle between two undefeated teams. Photo by Pam Spreitzer.
    Coalers remain perfect
    09/18/2017 - 10:46am

Wilmington Region

09/22/2017 - 3:19pm
K9 Mao locates drugs during traffic stop
Wilmington Police Department’s canine candler, Officer Kris Hopper, saw a the driver of a vehicle commit a few minor traffic infractions at about 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, and stopped the vehicle as it was turning onto the ramp toward...
Leaf vac service suspended
Aldermen ask for legal advice
Tour de Cure
Chicagoland Speedway to support PAWS Chicago with donation drive in the name of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Crayons, construction paper and caring

Coal City Region

09/19/2017 - 6:54pm
Pumpkins, produce and more at the market
    Pumpkins, produce, and pie are just a few of the items that will be available in Campbell Memorial Park during the village of Coal City’s farmers market—Market Fresh on Broadway.       The fifth and final market of the season is scheduled for...
Coal City to pick its idol
Village amends temporary parking restrictions
Falling leaves,
A plan for the future
Coal City planners put proposal on ice

Braidwood Region

09/19/2017 - 6:24pm
New rule for building permits
Homeowners planning to update items in and around their properties need to apply to the city for a permit for certain items. But thanks to City Council action this month, the threshold for what kind of work requires that permit has been changed. On...
Stop signs back where they once were
Wolf in the spotlight in September
City, schools make safety agreements
Braidwood woman’s hungry caterpillar photo wins August photo contest
Hotel development plans move forward

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