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August 02, 2025
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Joliet Central looking to build on most successful season in half a decade

Joliet Central looking to build on most successful season in half a decade

Joliet Central won a game in 2024 for the first time in five years. Coach Thomas Hart now hopes the squad can continue to build on that momentum.

By Hart Pisani●
August 01, 2025 at 3:48 pm CDT

Kankakee football wraps up first summer under new head coach Ed Hazelett

Kankakee football wraps up first summer under new head coach Ed Hazelett

After spending four years back in his native Indiana, new Kankakee head coach and former defensive coordinator Ed Hazelett has seen the same hungry mindset from the Kays he remembered as the program wrapped up summer camp this week.

By Mason Schweizer●
August 01, 2025 at 2:08 pm CDT

Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies’ Harper

Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies’ Harper

The 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday

By The Associated Press●
August 01, 2025 at 1:56 pm CDT

Inside Caleb Williams’ development: What the Bears are seeing at training camp

Inside Caleb Williams’ development: What the Bears are seeing at training camp

A closer look at how Ben Johnson is reshaping Caleb Williams’ foundation for long-term success in Chicago

By Michal Dwojak●
August 01, 2025 at 9:08 am CDT

‘It was fun’: St. Bede faces former coach Jim Eustice and Mendota, Sandwich in joint practice

‘It was fun’: St. Bede faces former coach Jim Eustice and Mendota, Sandwich in joint practice

The St. Bede football team got to face former coach Jim Eustice and his new Mendota team in a joint practice Thursday that also included Sandwich.

By Kevin Chlum●
August 01, 2025 at 8:57 am CDT

With athlete pay legal, here’s how NIU AD Sean Frazier hopes to flip new conferences into revenue growth

With athlete pay legal, here’s how NIU AD Sean Frazier hopes to flip new conferences into revenue growth

NIU AD Sean Frazier calls joining the Mountain West for football only the beach house. Joining the Horizon League for most non-football sports is the lake house. Those assets should help the university increase its revenue, a necessity in a post-House settlement world.

By Eddie Carifio●
August 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Hampshire focused on building a strong culture, fostering team spirit

Hampshire focused on building a strong culture, fostering team spirit

Hampshire's football team is emphasizing teamwork and culture ahead of the 2025 football season. The Whip-Purs continued to put in the work at a recent 7-on-7 practice held at Kaneland.

By Joshua Welge●
August 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

NIU AD Sean Frazier navigates new compensation landscape for athletes

NIU AD Sean Frazier navigates new compensation landscape for athletes

Northern Illinois University is navigating a seismic shift in college athletics, as athletic director Sean Frazier seeks to balance historic ideals with new revenue-sharing opportunities, following the House vs. NCAA settlement that permits athletes to be compensated directly.

By Eddie Carifio●
August 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Unity, belief: NIU AD Sean Frazier sees roadmap for smaller schools to have success in changing NCAA landscape

Unity, belief: NIU AD Sean Frazier sees roadmap for smaller schools to have success in changing NCAA landscape

As NIU prepares to compete in the Mountain West, athletic director Sean Frazier champions the resilience of smaller schools in college athletics, emphasizing unity among Group of 6 schools to navigate an increasingly competitive landscape shaped by evolving NCAA policies.

By Eddie Carifio●
August 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Soldier mentality fuels Prairie Ridge quarterback Luke Vanderwiel

Soldier mentality fuels Prairie Ridge quarterback Luke Vanderwiel

Prairie Ridge’s 5-9 quarterback/defensive back Luke Vanderwiel is ready for a big season. The senior rushed for 1,005 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, despite missing four games because of a broken bone in his left leg.

By Joe Aguilar●
August 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Photos: Mendota hosts St. Bede and Sandwich in joint football practice

Photos: Mendota hosts St. Bede and Sandwich in joint football practice

Mendota, St. Bede and Sandwich football teams held a joint practice on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mendota High School.

By Scott Anderson●
July 31, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT
Seneca’s Travis Barr selects Joliet Junior College

Seneca’s Travis Barr selects Joliet Junior College

Seneca's Travis Barr has signed on to continue his education and track career at Joliet Junior College.

By J.T. Pedelty●
July 31, 2025 at 6:06 pm CDT

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