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Maine South boys' cross-country team has a lot back this season

By Brent Zell | Sep 9, 2016

Last season, Maine South head boys cross-country coach Greg Nordahl predicted his team would finish in the top 10 at the Class 3A state meet.

Schaumburg could have depth for successful golf season

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

Schaumburg Head Coach Chris Zickert finds himself cautiously optimistic early in the 2016 season.

Fall preview: Northwestern brings deep defense into 2016 season

By Brent Zell | Aug 26, 2016

An injury to a key player may have shown just what kind of strength Northwestern has this season.

Fall high school football preview: Maine South faces tough schedule with familiar squad

By Brent Zell | Aug 26, 2016

It's shaping up to be an interesting fall at Maine South -- and not just because alumna Hillary Clinton is running for president.

Former Oakton student competes with Team USA in Olympics

By Brent Zell | Aug 25, 2016

Former Oakton Community College student Alisa Kano was part of the Team USA rhythmic-gymnastics team that competed at the Summer Olympics in Rio.

Volleyball registration deadline extended in Schaumburg

By Brent Zell | Aug 18, 2016

Registration for volleyball in the Schaumburg Athletic Association has been extended to Aug. 25, according to the organization's website.

SIUE wrestler earns academic honor

By Brent Zell | Aug 15, 2016

Chris Johnson of Wheeling, a member of the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (SIUE) wrestling team, has been named to the Southern Conference's academic honor roll, according to SIUE's website.

Football season preview set for Elk Grove teams

By Brent Zell | Aug 15, 2016

A community night barbecue and football season preview event for Elk Grove High School (EGHS) and the youth programs will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, on the turf field at EGHS.

'Golf in the Dark' fundraiser date set

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

The third annual 'Golf in the Dark' fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Lake Park Golf Course in Des Plaines, according to www.dpparks.org.

Rhythmic gymnast representing Oakton Community College in Rio

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

Oakton Community College (OCC) is being represented in the 2016 Summer Olympics by rhythmic gymnast Alisa Kano.

Registration underway for Oakton youth basketball camp

By Brent Zell | Aug 7, 2016

Oakton Community College will host a basketball camp from Monday through Thursday, Aug. 8-11, according to the school.

Stern Pinball's PBR machine draws raves at Comic-Con

By Brent Zell | Aug 2, 2016

Stern Pinball made old new again at Comic-Con International.

Former Oakton baseball player now in Pittsburgh Pirates' fold

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2016

Oakton Community College baseball Coach Bill Fratto said this about former player Brett Synek: “Solid player, game changer.”

University of Illinois track stars score Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2016

University of Illinois women's track and field team members Britten Petrey of Schaumburg and Megan Lemersal of Park Ridge received Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards, the school said recently.