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Tap House Plainfield offering brown bag lunches for children
March 16 marks the nine-year anniversary of Tap House in Plainfield and the bar and grill at 24402 W Lockport St. in Plainfield is celebrating by helping the community through the... — Updated 3/15/2020
Plainfield duo were part of Montini's trophy-winning team
Making its 14th trip to the IHSA state girls basketball finals is nothing new to Montini Catholic. The Lombard-based school made its 14th consecutive trip to the finals this season,... — Updated 3/15/2020
JCA's Emma Jay competes for Queen of the Hill
The Joliet Catholic Academy girls basketball team was just two games away from advancing to the IHSA state finals two weeks ago. Despite a 40-36 loss to Seneca in the championship g... — Updated 3/11/2020
Bolingrook rallies past Lake Park, places third in Class 4A
After falling in the IHSA Class 4A state semifinal March 6, Bolingbrook needed a half of basketball to shake off the disappointment and rally from behind for a 63-57 win over Lake... — Updated 3/7/2020
Bolingbrook falls in semifinal, will play Lake Park for third place
For the first time since 2011, the Bolingbrook girls basketball program will bring home a state trophy, unfortunately it will not be the one the Raiders wanted. With a 68-57 loss... — Updated 3/7/2020
Annual Plainfield Irish parade steps off March 15
For the 18th-straight year, downtown Plainfield will be covered in emerald green spectators as the village hosts its annual Irish Parade. This year’s events will step off at 1 p... — Updated 3/5/2020
Plainfield South girls basketball program on the right track
Heading into the IHSA Class 4A Metea Valley Regional final against Bolingbrook, Plainfield South already had achieved more in one season than any other team in program history. The... — Updated 3/5/2020
Plainfield Central student celebrates 10 years cancer free with blood drive at Rialto
On May 16, like hundreds of other Plainfield Central students, 18-year-old Taylor Babec will walk across the stage and get her diploma. However, unlike her classmates she will be... — Updated 3/5/2020
Bolingbrook rallies late, punches its ticket to state finals with win over Young
With just shy of five minutes to play in the IHSA Class 4A Lewis University Super-Sectional, Bolingbrook found itself chasing a near double-digit deficit in a game it had trailed... — Updated 3/3/2020
JCA wins Class 2A regional title in overtime
When Joliet Catholic Academy last won an IHSA boys basketball regional championship in 2013-14, it did so as a No. 4 seed and advanced all the way to the sectional championship... — Updated 2/29/2020
Bolingbrook defeats No.1 Benet Academy; will face Whitney Young in Super-Sectional
It has been eight years since Bolingbrook girls basketball has advanced to the IHSA state finals and had a chance at winning the program’s fifth state championship. This year’s Raid... — Updated 2/28/2020
Notre Dame held off by Benet defense, looking to learn and move into playoffs a stronger team
For the Benet Academy boys basketball game, Valentine's Day was all about winning. Prior to player introductions, Redwing coach Gene Heidkamp was honored for reaching his 300th... — Updated 2/19/2020
Benet holds off ND on special night for Heidkamp as they upset Class 3A powerhouse
For the Benet Academy boys basketball game, Valentine's Day was all about winning. Prior to player introductions, Redwing coach Gene Heidkamp was honored for reaching his 300th... — Updated 2/19/2020
Benet stuns Notre Dame in Lisle
For the Benet Academy boys basketball game, Valentine’s Day was all about winning. Prior to player introductions, Redwing coach Gene Heidkamp was honored for reaching his 300th career win at the school. He then led Benet to a 4... — Updated 2/16/2020
Boyle tabbed as next president of Notre Dame
Shay Boyle has spent his entire educational life in Catholic schools and beginning in July, he will have the opportunity to lead young men through their own Catholic school life.... — Updated 2/12/2020
Benet Academy has two players in the school's 1,000-point club on this season's team
Benet coach Joe Kilbride quickly pointed out the correlation. Kilbride certainly hopes for a repeat ending. Senior forward Kendall Holmes joined an exclusive company in program... — Updated 2/12/2020
Armond Frazier coaching freshman daughter Aaliyah on Plainfield Central girls varsity basketball team
Plainfield Central girls basketball coach Armond Frazier is admittedly normally not an overly sensitive guy. January 27 was one of those days where he was. That day, a California... — Updated 2/12/2020
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
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