Michael Hilker, who was the 2022 Record Newspapers baseball Player of the Year at Yorkville, was drafted on Monday by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round and 599th overall selection of the Major League Baseball draft.

Teddy Manikas emerged as an all-conference slot receiver for Oswego in his second varsity season last year. Now, as one of just a handful of starters returning from a team that went 9-0 in the regular season, Manikas is ready for an even greater role.

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Oswego East, Sterling and Glenbard South football teams held a joint practice on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Oswego.

Glenbard East senior guard Michael Nee is one of several experienced returners from last year's Upstate Eight Conference and regional champs. After an impressive 27-2 June, the Rams are ready to make noise this coming season.

Streator graduate Jordan Lukes has committed to continue his education and football career at Monmouth College.

This week’s Play of the Day for the Wyaton Hills Ladies Day golf for Tuesday, July 15 was “Partners.” Sue Garvin and Karen Towns took first, Sue Moss and Nita Wyatt were second and Deb Maritz and Dot Hammit were third.

Lincoln-Way Central's Luke Mensik was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB Draft, and Joliet West alum Jimmy Anderson was taken in the 19th round by the Baltimore Orioles.

Princeton will invite 16 teams to participate in Saturday’s 7-on-7 and Linemen’s Challenge at Bryant Field and Little Siberia, including Dixon, EPC, Ottawa, LaSalle-Peru and Sandwich.

Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 4, cornerback Jaylon Johnson.