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Police Respond to Burglary at Midlothian Auto Dealership
By Claude Martinez. Updated at 9:13 a.m. on February 1, 2026. Midlothian — On the evening of January 31, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a burglary occurred at Great Lake Auto, located at 14300 S. Pulaski… Read more
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Two elderly siblings found deceased during a well-being check
By Nuha Abdessalam. Updated at 1:12 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Oak Lawn — Two elderly siblings were found deceased inside a home in the 10000 South block of Maple Ave. on January 22 after… Read more
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Dixon Calls Game as Malcolm X Tops Daley
By Claude Martinez. Chicago — On February 5, an all-team effort unfolded during a clash between the Malcolm X Hawks and the Richard J. Daley Bulldogs. These City Colleges of Chicago rivals knew this matchup… Read more
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Nia Allen Sets the Tone at Malcolm X
By Claude Martinez. Chicago — From the beginning, it was all Malcolm X College as they faced Richard J. Daley College on February 5. Despite a strong effort from Daley, led by Khamarianna Payne’s 24… Read more
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Venckus Twins Combine for 36 Points in Lockport Win
By Claude Martinez. Lockport — On February 3, the Lockport Township Porters defeated the Lincoln-Way West Spartans by a score of 62–33. The WCCN Players of the Game were the Venckus twins, Nojus and Nedas,… Read more
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Schaumburg Boomers Become Part of a Four-Team Baseball Family
By Claude Martinez. Schaumburg — On January 28, the Schaumburg Boomers, a professional baseball team in the Frontier League, a MLB Partner League, announced via press release that they had a new owner. REV Entertainment,… Read more
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Oak Forest Rallies Behind Manso and Leflore
By Claude Martinez. Oak Forest — Victor J. Andrew and Oak Forest faced off on February 2, with both the Thunderbolts and the Bengals going neck and neck throughout the contest. The first quarter was… Read more
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2025–26 Boys Bowling: IHSA State Results for Will and Cook Counties
By Claude Martinez. Fairview Heights – The IHSA State Championship for boys bowling was held January 30–31 at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The state’s top talent competed over two days, giving their… Read more
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Adorno’s Impact Goes Beyond Scoring
By Claude Martinez. Palos Heights — The Trinity Christian Trolls rolled to another CCAC win on Saturday, January 31, as the Judson Eagles fell 82–68. The WCCN Player of the Game was senior guard Brandon… Read more
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Marc Harvey Jr. Delivers When it Matters Most
By Claude Martinez. Oak Lawn — The battle between Oak Lawn Community High School (17-6, 7-2 SSC) and Harold L. Richards (12-9, 6-3 SSC) basketball truly lived up to its name. Both teams came into… Read more
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Small Powers St. Francis with Career-High Performance
By Claude Martinez. Whiting, IN — On January 28, the St. Francis Fighting Saints (14–6, 9–4 CCAC) traveled from Joliet to face the Calumet College of St. Joseph Crimson Wave (10–10, 6–7 CCAC) at the… Read more
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