SPORTS HEADLINES

  • Surpises were few during first week of playoffs
    10/31/2022 - 1:17pm
  • Comets, Coalers and Wildcats get to host in football playoffs
    10/23/2022 - 1:44pm

  • THE COAL CITY VOLLEYBALL team gave Abby Stiles a send off to state on Tuesday when the Coal City junior was challenged to serve the ball over the net and in play withing 30 seconds to win free pizza for the student section. Stiles nailed it on her second try bringing cheers from Lady Coalers and fans.

    Photo by Amy Walker

    Stiles at State
    10/20/2022 - 10:06am
  • Miners advance to second round playoffs
    10/20/2022 - 9:51am
  • State Champions!
    09/28/2022 - 4:23pm

  • ON THE RUN after catching a pass from quarterback Ryder Meents (12) is Wilmington senior Hunter Hayes who finished Friday’s game with a 16-yard catch.
    Photo by Alyssa Ohlund

    Comets vs Wildcats: A clash of titans
    09/28/2022 - 4:20pm
  • The best touchdown of the night was for the opposition
    09/28/2022 - 4:14pm

  • GOING TO STATE! The Reed-Custer Middle School A softball team won the sectional title on Saturday at Bishop McNamara School in Kankakee. The Lady Panthers now advance to state, playing on Friday at Champions Field in Normal. Team members include (from left, kneeling) Gracie Robinson, Amber Syc, Reese Brown, Caysie Esparza, Kamryn Wilkey and Peyton Landgraff. Standing are assistant coach Taylor Meents, head coach Lynn Zoltani, Kamrynn Skonetski, Sophie Moyers, Kirstin Klein, Taylor Bova, Brooklyn Gonzalez, Mackenzie Foote, Atiana Hood, Harlie Liebermann and helpers Addi Brown and Mya Beard.
    Courtesy photo

    Lady Panthers rally to advance to state
    09/20/2022 - 6:08pm

  • SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS after giving a second effort to gain a critical first down late in the game at Peotone Friday is Wilmington running back Kyle Farrell.
    Photo by Elaine Ohlund

    'Cats won't look past Herscher on Homecoming
    09/20/2022 - 6:05pm

  • ALL CONFERENCE GOLFERS (from left) included Coal City’s Dakota Clubb, Kylee Kennell and Emma Varnak on Monday.

    Lady Coaler golfer capture 1st place during IC8 tourney
    09/20/2022 - 5:57pm

  • THE COMET DEFENSE was relentless against Elmwood Park as defenders Nick Cieslak, Rex Pfeifer and Quy Nguyen sack the team's punter near his end zone. They will have to be just as fast this Friday at Arcola.

    Comets must target Arcola's quarterback
    08/30/2022 - 5:38pm

  • SENIOR BRADEN REILLY makes a move to avoid the approaching Morris defender Ryan Wolenczuk as he gains yardage in the Coaler’s season opener with neighboring Morris.

    Coalers regroup with Bishop McNamara up next
    08/30/2022 - 5:31pm

  • A BIG STOP late in the game was made by Ryan Nelson (25), Joel Greenridge (33) and Cade McCubbin against Marengo. While Wilmington’s defense is young with mostly juniors and sophomores, it is quick and will have to get to the ball against Lisle at home Friday.

    Lisle coming to town with momentum
    08/30/2022 - 5:17pm

  • THE REED-CUSTER Middle School seventh grade baseball team won the IVC conference title. Team members include (front, from left): Jagger Garcia, Kaiden Klein, Matt Kuban, Cole Yeates, Brayden Landgraf and Kenny Hopf. Back row: Coach Alex Bielfeldt, Josh Creger, Trent Boudreau, Reed Newbrough, Chase Isaac, Caedon Baumgartner, Damien Sanchez, Coach Evan Ehringer and Coach King.

    The title goes to RMCS B team!
    08/30/2022 - 5:14pm

  • THE 8tH GRADE LADYCAT sotball team won the IVC Championship on Saturday, beating Reed-Custer 7-4. Team members include (kneeling, from left) Aubree Jandura, Samantha Liaromatis, Keeley Walsh, Nina Egizio, Madisyn Rossow, Taryn Gilbert and Chesnee Geiss. Standing are Sophia Albright, Taylor Stickel, Taryn Talley, Aly Allgood, Autumn Lancaster, Ashlyn Warriner and Addison Billingsley.

    WMS 8th grade earn IVC tourney title
    08/30/2022 - 5:10pm

Wilmington Region

A MAP OF THE PROPOSED Love's site shows a roadway to be constructed between River Road and Peotone Road, off of Route 53, to accomodate truck and car traffic into the new Love's Travel Center. The Wilmington City Council approved the project by a 6-1 vote, following a two hour public comment session on Nov. 15. Image provided.

11/22/2022 - 4:29pm
Over public objections, Love’s Travel Center approved in Wilmington
An annexation agreement to allow a Love’s Travel Center to be built at River Road and Route 53 narrowly passed the Wilmington City Council on Nov. 15, following a two hour public comment period where several members of the public asked for the city...
Quigley a lock for Wilmington Business Person of the Year
Wilmington School Dist. 209-U schools earn “commendable” designation
Commission is next step in effort to protect local history in Wilmington
Wilmington city leaders say thanks but no thanks to new gaming cafe
Officers, staff honored for efforts with WPD

Coal City Region

11/22/2022 - 8:43am
Thanksgiving closures announced
Coal City Village Hall and the administrative office of the police department will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. Diamond Village Hall will also be closed Nov. 24 and 25. Waste pickup will be delayed...
Coal City getting license plate reader cameras
$12,995 payment closes out sidewalk project
Coal City seeks $2.88 million tax levy
Two decades in the making
Unit 1 Schools earn high marks on report card

Braidwood Region

MARK RAMSEY

11/22/2022 - 5:01pm
Custer Park man arrested in connection with man found dead in Kankakee County
A six month investigation into a body discovered in rural Kankakee County has culminated in the arrest of a Custer Park man for concelament of death. The Braidwood Police Department announced the arrest on Tuesday, Nov. 22.  On May 7, Adam Watts, 44...
Braidwood Zoo animals will stay put for winter
Braidwood Lions bring return with tree sales for Christmas
BAHCC looks to partner with outreach organization
Behind the scenes efforts an important step in Braidwood development
Social media helps Braidwood get the word out

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