Overcast and high 60s made for ideal conditions for IHSA's girls state track and field championships on Saturday in Charleston.

Ottawa Township High School held its annual commencement ceremony in Kingman Gymnasium on Friday, May 22, 202 at Ottawa High School.

Serena defeated Marquette 2-1 to win the Class 1A Regional title on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Serena High School.

Teams and individuals from Morris, Ottawa, and Princeton all competed in the Class 1A boys tennis Sectional meet on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the La Salle-Peru Township High School Athletic Complex in La Salle.

Representatives from descendant Tribal Nations gathered with the University of Illinois and the Prairie Research Institute to share knowledge and explore conservation efforts tied to the Illinois River region on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Starved Rock Marina. Programs featured discussions from malacologists, wildlife biologists, archaeologists, botanists and plant ecologists focusing on freshwater mussels, local ecology and non-invasive research methods that help preserve Illinois natural and cultural history. Programs were held at the Starved Rock Marina and Halfway House along Dee Bennett Road. Freshwater mussels have long been important to many Tribal Nations as sources of food, tools, and materials. They also play a key ecological role as indicators of water quality and overall ecosystem health.

Teams from Coal City, Herscher, Joliet Catholic, Manteno, Morris, Ottawa, and Streator all competed during the Class 2A boys track and field Sectional on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Pontiac High School.

Ottawa defeated Kaneland 6-4 on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Ottawa High School. The game was a resumption of a match earlier in the season. With the win, the Pirates share the Interstate 8 baseball Conference title with the Knights.

The Seneca High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Seneca High School.

The Streator High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Pops Dale Gymnasium.