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Celebration of Life Set for Detective Tim Jones at His Alma Mater
By Claude Martinez. Tinley Park – On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a memorial service will be held at Tinley Park High School (TPHS) for Detective Tim Jones, 34, an alumnus of TPHS, a Park Forest… Read more
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Centennial Celebration Brings Baseball Back Inside Old Joliet Prison Walls
By Claude Martinez. Joliet – The Route 66 Centennial is almost here and will begin in 2026. Route 66 was established in 1926 and is known as the “Mother Road,” running from Chicago to Los… Read more
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Little Buckaroos Bring Big Smiles to Nova Quarter Horses
By Nuha Abdessalam. Updated: November 15, 2025, 9:37 a.m. Mokena – The youngest horse lovers got their chance to ride Thursday morning at Nova Quarter Horses, Inc. The stable, located at 10129 W. 187th St.,… Read more
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Jones and Young are the future for Thornwood
By Claude Martinez. Updated on 2/21/25 at 4:30 p.m. On February 21, the Crete-Monee Warriors (18-12; 6-6 SLC) hosted the Thornwood Thunderbirds (14-17; 4-8 SLC) in their regular-season finale, marking their Senior Night. The game… Read more
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TF North Wins the Calumet City 3A Regional
By Claude Martinez. On February 20, 2025, the Calumet City 3A Regional Final saw #6 Lemont face off against the #3 Thornton Fractional North Meteors. Both teams had put up impressive numbers in their previous… Read more
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Bloom Rallies to Defeat Rich in Southland Conference Clash
By Claude Martinez. It was a highly anticipated matchup on February 18, as the Bloom Township Blazing Trojans (19-8; 9-3 SLC) and the Rich Township Raptors (10-8; 10-2 SLC) faced off in a Southland Conference… Read more
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McGhee, McClinton, and Jackson Combine for 57 Points
By Claude Martinez. It was clear from the opening tip-off that Thornton Fractional North was in full control during their first playoff game against Tinley Park on February 17, 2025, at the Calumet City Regionals.… Read more
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2025 Boys’ Wrestling Sectionals: The Road to State
Correspondent: Claude Martinez. On February 15, sectional tournaments held across the state showcased some of the finest boys’ wrestlers from every weight class. WCCN highlights standout athletes from Will and Cook counties, featuring top performers… Read more
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Morgan Park, Lockport, Andrew, and Richards Head to the State Finals
Correspondent: Claude Martinez. On February 15, the Plainfield North Sectional, hosted at Echo Bowling Lanes in Morris, showcased the region’s top female bowlers competing for coveted spots in the IHSA State Tournament. A total of… Read more
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Hillcrest Upsets #2 Homewood-Flossmoor
By Claude Martinez. Updated at 11:59 p.m. on 2/15/25. After playing the night before, both the Hillcrest Hawks (18-10) and the #2 ranked Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings (25-3) were primed and ready to face off in a… Read more
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Sophomore Night Propels #6 SSC to an Impressive Win
By Claude Martinez. The #6 ranked South Suburban College Bulldogs (19-9; 14-3 NJCAA Region IV) celebrated their sophomores on Thursday night, February 13, as they hosted the College of DuPage Chaparrals (18-9; 11-9 NJCAA Region… Read more
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Porters Secure Conference Victory with Strong Performances from Kosi and Turner
By Claude Martinez. On February 11, the Southwest Suburban Conference (SWSC) basketball delivered an exciting showdown between the Sandburg Eagles (15-14; 5-10 SWSC) and the Lockport Porters (19-9; 10-4 SWSC). The game remained tightly contested… Read more
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Cyclones Edge Bengals in Thrilling Road Victory
By Claude Martinez. The Oak Forest Bengals (14-14) hosted the Chicago Agricultural Science Cyclones (17-9) on Senior Night, February 10, setting the stage for an electrifying atmosphere. The evening began with a heartfelt tribute to… Read more
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