SPORTS HEADLINES

  • KofC Youth free throw contest to be held Jan. 25
    01/21/2025 - 4:24pm

  • Todd Lockwood (standing, second from left) was inducted into the Illinois Track Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan 11. Standing by his side while receiving the award was his family: wife Ruth, sons Brett (left) and Drew, and grandchildren Audrey (left) and Harper.

    Wilmington gains another Hall of Fame coach
    01/14/2025 - 4:18pm

  • WILMINGTON JUNIOR Ryan Kettman slips away for a touchdown against DuPec during Saturday’s playoff game on the road. Kettman rushed for a total of 160 yards, scored two touchdowns and made two interceptions in a 22-13 victory.
    Photo by Alyssa Ohlund

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    WILDCAT SOPHOMORE Declan Moran is about to tackle DuPec quarterback Cooper Hoffman for a loss during Saturday’s game. Moran and the Wildcats pressured Hoffman all game including this stopper which had Moran getting up punching air.

    Injury doesn’t stop the ‘Cats
    11/19/2024 - 4:28pm

  • CHARGED UP COALERS—The Coal City football team came out fired up Saturday and took care of business on their home turf, beating Dixon 20-13 to advance to the Final Four teams in the 4A playoffs. Doing his best to electrify Emmett Easton (12) during the Coal City team intro is Coaler super dad Bill Waliczak who is waving the Coaler flag. Coal City gets to come onto the home field one more time, this Saturday at 1 p.m. when they will host Chicago DePaul for the state semifinal.
    Photo by Amy Walker

    Coalers hosting with state berth on line
    11/19/2024 - 4:25pm

  • DIVING FORWARD after making one of his three catches on Saturday is Coaler Gabe McHugh. Coal City advances to the quarterfinal round on Saturday at 1 p.m. when they will host Dixon.
    Photo by Amy Walker

    Coalers set to 'duke' it out with Dixon
    11/12/2024 - 4:14pm

  • THE LADY WILDCATS celebrate a hard-earned point and hopefully there will be a lot more celebration on Thursday at 5:30 when they play for the Sectional Championship in Manteno. Players include (from left) Rachel Smith, Skylar Knight, Molly Southall, Maggie Lindsey and Reese Van Duyne.

    Photo by Eric Fisher

    Let's go Lady Cats! Sectional championship game next
    11/06/2024 - 2:46pm
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    Two local teams to play for volleyball regional championships
    10/30/2024 - 12:10pm

  • THE LADYCATS are conference champs with an overall record of 14-0. Players include (front, from left) Addison Billingsley, Reese Van Duyne, Skylar Knight and Sami Liaromatis. Back row: Maggie Lindsey, Aly Allgood, Taylor Stefancic, Molly Southall, Makenzie Rodriguez, Coach Kelly Van Duyne, Cole Drown, Rachel Smith, Melia Hincherick, Aubrey Strong.

    Courtesy photo

    Lady ‘Cat champs ready for the playoffs
    10/27/2024 - 2:33pm
  • Coaler soccer team to play for regional championship
    10/20/2024 - 12:50pm

  • COALER LANDIN BENSON runs the ball against Reed-Custer during Friday night’s game. Benson had two touchdowns and a total of 111 yards as he continues to establish the CCHS all time rushing mark.
    Photo by Amy Walker

    Record holders to face off during Coalers vs. Cats
    10/08/2024 - 4:04pm
  • WHS to host Coal City for Volley for a cure
    10/01/2024 - 4:27pm
  • Miner overpower the Indians
    09/30/2024 - 1:50pm
  • GSWB baseball team wins regional championship
    09/30/2024 - 12:38pm

  • WILMINGTON HEAD COACH Jeff Reents celebrates after winning the Class 2A state football title in 2023.

    Wildcat football program ranked 38th all-time in Illinois
    09/25/2024 - 3:17pm

  • CELEBRATING A POINT to take the lead are members of the Lady Coaler varsity volleyball team along with coach Pam McMurtrey.
    Photo by Eric Fisher

    Lady Coalers down Herscher
    09/24/2024 - 4:18pm

Wilmington Region

01/21/2025 - 4:16pm
WHS gym dedicated to past wrestling coach Rob Murphy
Wilmington High School honored retired wrestling coach Rob Murphy on Thursday with a ceremony to rename the high school gymnasium in his honor. The event took place at the start of an ICE Conference quad meet celebrating Murphy's remarkable career...
City may need a more dependable water source
Wilmington native awarded Medal of Valor
2024 was a ‘giant’ year for Wilmington
Construction of Love's Travel Center up to speed
Wilmington man arrested in fatal crash with State Trooper

Coal City Region

COAL CITY SUPERINTENDENT Chris Spencer points to a photo showing a growing crack in the north wall of the gym at the Coal City Intermediate School. The photo shows the brick wall next to a window where steel supports were placed. Since then the bolts are working themselves loose, indicating continuing shifting. Spencer explained in detail the steps that have been taken to shore up the wall and what the school board is considering during a town hall meeting held Jan. 15. A second meeting will take place tonight (Jan. 22) at 7 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center in the Coal City High School.
Photo by Eric Fisher

01/21/2025 - 4:29pm
Repair, rebuild or demolish? Decisions needed for Coal City Intermediate School
The 289 students, teachers and staff who vacated the Coal City Intermediate School in early November won’t be returning any time soon. That was apparent Wednesday night for the 60-some residents who attended a town hall meeting hosted by Coal City...
A new setup at Village Hall
Coal City man dies after being hit by train
Village welcomes senior housing plan, renews fight for Quiet Zone for 2025
Village approves location for Goodwill dropoffs
Madrigals ready to put on a show

Braidwood Region

01/21/2025 - 4:09pm
Chlorine in water supply draws complaints
In response to calls received concerning the smell of chlorine in the Braidwood water supply, city administrator Tony Altiery said the water is safe to drink. “We are really good on the numbers here in Braidwood,” Altiery said. “Braidwood’s...
Braidwood offers use of free sleds
Running in honor of fallen State Trooper
Run Saturday to honor fallen State Trooper
‘Shop with a Cop’ brings lots of smiles
Santa makes a stop in Braidwood

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