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Raiders face old conference foe Joliet West and rally from 12 down at half for a big win
Up until a few years ago, a match-up between Bolingbrook and Joliet West basketball would have been a normal, conference game between two of the area's elite programs. While not... — Updated 2/5/2020
Lisle looking to be back to full strength as it enters the Class 2A state playoffs as a regional No. 1 seed
Things were going well for the Lisle girls basketball game up until it met up with Aurora Christian on Jan. 25. The Lions entered the game with a 20-4 record and were on their way... — Updated 2/5/2020
Morton Arboretum hosts winter event, Husky Heroes
While the Morton Arboretum in Lisle has a focus on trees and educating the public about trees and their pivotal role in the ecosystem, there are events that happen on the... — Updated 1/29/2020
Two-sport standout Mia Bertino reaches basketball milestone
Heading into her senior bastketball season, Mia Bertino was already a decorated athlete as a four-time state qualifier for the Joliet Catholic Academy tennis team. On January 19... — Updated 1/28/2020
Maine South, Niles West are at different points in the program as Hawks feature experience, Wolves gaining it
Maine South and Niles West high schools are separated geographically by less than six miles, but this season, their girls basketball teams are separated by light years. The Hawks... — Updated 1/22/2020
Raider duo nominated for All-American game
Of the hundreds of nominees for the 2020 McDonald's All-American basketball game, 44 combined boys and girl nominees reside in the state of Illinois. Two of those play for... — Updated 1/22/2020
Cold, rain doesn't damper Trump rally
Several dozen supporters of President Donald J. Trump braved the cold rain Saturday morning to show their support of the controversial 45th president. The rally was held on the corn... — Updated 1/11/2020
Maine South came out of the Hinsdale Central tournament 6-6, but a better team than when it went in
While all teams would like to come out of a holiday tournament with a championship, the Maine South boys basketball team came out of the 2019 Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic with... — Updated 1/8/2020
Legal marijuana sales nearly $3.2 million on 1st day
We already have Black Friday - the large retail shopping day the day after Thanksgiving - now add Green Wednesday to the list. While it will not carry the annual gravitas of Black Friday, for one day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020... — Updated 1/8/2020
Legal marijuana sales nearly $3.2 million on 1st day
We already have Black Friday - the large retail shopping day the day after Thanksgiving - now add Green Wednesday to the list. While it will not carry the annual gravitas of Black... — Updated 1/8/2020
Legal marijuana brings out crowds
We already have Black Friday - the large retail shopping day the day after Thanksgiving - now add Green Wednesday to the list. While it will not carry the annual gravitas of Black... — Updated 1/1/2020
Hit-and-run leaves well-known resident for dead
Anyone who ever visited a bar or restaurant in the Joliet and Crest Hill area knew Dennis Ledenbach, Jr. They may not have known him by name, but, they knew the guy who often times... — Updated 12/12/2019
Lehr, Ranallo headline 2019 Football All-Area team
Through the first seven games of the season, Notre Dame College Prep and Minooka were unbeaten and had themselves ranked among the elite teams in Class 8A. Both battled through diff... — Updated 12/12/2019
Oak Ridge Boys set to perform holiday classics Dec. 22
The Christmas tree was lit in downtown Joliet the day after Thanksgiving, the downtown shops are decorated and on December 22 another recent Joliet tradition will take place as the... — Updated 12/11/2019
Larry the Cable Guy to perform, filming comedy special at Rialto Square Theatre Dec. 7
Dan the Cattle Auctioneer. That doesn't really have the same ring to it as Larry the Cable Guy, but that was the dream of a young Dan Whitney. "I wanted to be a cattle auctioneer... — Updated 12/4/2019
Downers Grove South offensive lineman Erik Swenson is finding his way at Oklahoma
In 2013 as a sophomore at Downers Grove South, under then-Mustang and current Minooka head coach John Belskis, offensive lineman Erik Swenson made a verbal commitment to the... — Updated 12/4/2019
Benet's Monson repeats as Player of the Year
Does someone's name truly define them? In the case of Benet Academy senior Hattie Monson, the answer is a resounding yes. Monson said her parents chose her name as they drove... — Updated 11/27/2019
Larry the Cable Guy to film a comedy special at Joliet's Rialto Theater
Dan the Cattle Auctioneer. That doesn't really have the same ring to it as Larry the Cable Guy, but that was the dream of a young Dan Whitney. "I wanted to be a cattle auctioneer an... — Updated 11/22/2019
Angels on way to Class 3A state finals
Joliet Catholic Academy senior middle hitter Bella Ray said there was one word to sum up the Angels' IHSA Class 3A semifinal match against University High of Normal – revenge. "We k... — Updated 11/15/2019
Benet completes perfect playoff run with 2-0 shutout in state final
As if winning the IHSA Class 2A soccer championship wasn't enough, the way Benet Academy won was unprecedented. The Redwings defeated Crystal Lake South 2-0 – the eighth c... — Updated 11/13/2019
Despite loss to the state's top-ranked team, Notre Dame has one of school's best seasons
If only the game were a little bit longer. Notre Dame found its offensive rhythm in the second half of the second round matchup at Lincoln-Way East, but needed more time as the... — Updated 11/13/2019
Plainfield North volleyball team set out to win a regional title and came close to even more
The Plainfield North volleyball team had a goal this season – and that goal was met. With a 22-25, 25-23, 29-27 win over Naperville North on Halloween night, the Tigers won the Oswe... — Updated 11/13/2019
Benet heads to state, rematch with Marist up first
For the second-straight season, the IHSA girls Class 4A state volleyball finals will feature a match between a pair of nationally ranked teams. And, for the second-straight season... — Updated 11/13/2019
Bolingbrook needs two overtime periods to defeat Oswego in second round of Class 8A playoffs
The last time Bolingbrook was in the IHSA Class 8A quarterfinals was 2014 after defeating Oswego 31-28 in overtime to get past the second round. Saturday night, the Raiders... — Updated 11/13/2019
Boudouris awarded board seat after recount
On his final meeting as a member of the Valley View School District, James 'JT' Boudouris said the service of the Boudouris family had come to an end after his parents had spent... — Updated 11/13/2019
