SPORTS HEADLINES


  • THE REED-CUSTER boys bowling team placed eighth during the State Bowling Tournament this past weekend at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet. Members of the Panthers include (from left) Josey Wells, William Crutchfield, Nick Doran, Brandon Carlo, Blake Sonquist and Edward Gad.
    RCMS bowlers place 8th at state, girls finish 23rd
    04/17/2018 - 5:24pm
  • Long joins FPN news staff
    04/17/2018 - 5:20pm
  • Saying good-bye to an amazing position
    04/17/2018 - 5:19pm

  • THROWING A NO-NO – Payton Hutchings led the Coalers to a victory on Friday, as he threw a no-hit win against Manteno. Coal City improved to 3-0 in conference (11-3 overall).
    Broom bigger as Coalers get conference sweep
    04/17/2018 - 5:16pm

  • SWINGING FOR THE FENCES is Reed-Custer’s Cody LaGrange during a recent home baseball game. The Comets were able to earn their first conference win last Tuesday, as they defeated Peotone, 7-2.
    Comets off to hot start in the I-8, remain undefeated
    04/17/2018 - 5:13pm
  • Panthers scratch the Wildcats in two
    04/17/2018 - 5:09pm

  • MEGHAN FALETTI gets ready to slap the ball into play during Reed-Custer’s home game. The Lady Comets picked up three conference wins through the week to improve to 3-1 in the I-8.
    Lady Comets making a statement in the I-8 conference
    04/17/2018 - 5:06pm

  • IN SCORING POSITION – Wilmington’s Michelle Gramlich moves around the bases during a recent home game.
    Lady Wildcats drop series to the Panthers
    04/17/2018 - 5:01pm

  • PAYTON SMITH fires one in during Coal City’s battle with Manteno on Friday. The Lady Coalers fell to the Panthers, 3-2. Photo by Pam Spreitzer.
    Lady Coalers get revenge on the Indians, fall to Panthers
    04/17/2018 - 4:57pm

  • ANGEL BOYNTON battles for the ball during Wilmington’s conference game against Coal City last Tuesday. The Lady ‘Cats suffered a 1-0 loss to the Lady Coalers, but Boynton registered a goal later in the week during Wilmington’s 4-0 win over Rich East. Photo by Elliana Panepinto.
    Lady ‘Cats earn two shutout wins
    04/17/2018 - 4:52pm

  • FIGHTING FOR POSSESSION against a Wilmington’s Ashley Tippett is Coal City’s Sarah Moore. The Lady Coalers made a penalty kick in the last five minutes to secure a win. Photo by Elliana Panepinto.
    Lady Coaler kickers give two conference teams the boot
    04/17/2018 - 4:49pm

  • GABI PEREZ makes a save during a recent Reed-Custer game. The Lady Comet goalkeeper secured 21 saves during the team’s conference game against Lisle.
    Lady Comets split two I-8 games
    04/17/2018 - 4:47pm
  • Mother nature puts a damper on spring sports
    04/10/2018 - 5:33pm

  • REPRESENTING UW-OSHKOSH – Matt Nutt committed to the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh for wrestling on Friday alongside his parents Paige and Steve Nutt. Parents and coaches donned UW shirts during the signing. Standing are (from left) assistant coach Mark Shell, head coach Rob Murphy, assistant coach Tom Fritz and assistant coach Jake Murphy.
    Matt Nutt to wrestle for UW-Oshkosh
    04/10/2018 - 5:31pm

  • JOSH JONES, son of Darrin Jones and Tracy Collins, recently committed to playing football at Loras College in Dubuque, IA. His family is joined by Wilmington coach Jeff Reents, on Wednesday during the signing. Jones plans to play linebacker while pursuing a degree in criminal justice.
    Josh Jones signs to play football for Loras
    04/10/2018 - 5:30pm

Wilmington Region


THE PARKING AREA that was reserved for emergency service use has been opened to the public, and city officials are suggesting securing parking for Emergency Services and Disaster Agency members that is more than one block away.
04/17/2018 - 8:44pm
ESDA's parking taken away
There is no more reserved parking for the volunteer members of the Wilmington Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. For many years, ESDA members responding to emergencies could park in the gravel lot between the old police station and the old...
Wesley trustee rethinking resignation
DOW grant will fund island park cleanup
Elwood President cancels Northpoint hearing
Small towns, big money: Everyone cashing in on video gaming
Library helping residents bridge the digital divide

Coal City Region

04/23/2018 - 2:54pm
ComEd finding ways to help replace Coal City’s tree canopy
As part of the village of Coal City’s observance of Arbor Day, ComEd will be giving away young sapling(s) for residents to plant within their yard. The tree giveaway will take place Friday, April 27 at the Assumption Berst Hall located at the...
Coal City, ComEd team to update police station lighting
Post 1336 posts new sign
Performers will step into the spotlight
Coal City, county agree to long-term animal control
School safety on the agenda

Braidwood Region

04/17/2018 - 6:01pm
Exelon participates in river study
Residents along the Kankakee River in Custer Park may notice some loud noises over the next several months near Exelon’s intake valves. But the nuclear provider has reached out to local stakeholders to let them know what the fuss is about. Exelon’s...
Firefighters promoted to new positions
Townes bids due back by June
Secretary of State mobile unit headed to Braidwood
Gaming funds a ‘windfall’ for city
Firefighters gets hands-on training

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