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  • “I expect him to play like Marcus Thaxton”

    By Claude Martinez. #1 ranked Morgan Park secured a dominant shutout victory in the Class 5A IHSA Playoffs, defeating #16 ranked Tinley Park 34-0 at Gately Stadium on Saturday, November 2. FINAL: Morgan Park 34,… Read more

  • Myles Mitchell Picks a Win

    By Claude Martinez. The closest game of the first round of the Class 6A IHSA playoffs was the matchup between #2 Harold L. Richards and #15 Dunlap High School on a cold Friday (November 1,… Read more

  • The Lucky Seven – Football 2024

    By Claude Martinez. Updated 12:39 AM on 11/3/24. WCCN extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the high schools, coaches, athletic directors, sports information directors, and staff members who made this season’s ‘Lucky Seven’ possible. Your… Read more

  • Trick or Treat Hours for Will County & the south suburbs of Cook 2024

    This year, Halloween falls on Thursday, October 31, 2024. But first, where are you going trick-or-treating, and what are your town’s ‘candy’ hours? Well WCCN has curated a FREE trick-or-treating hours list for both Will… Read more

  • Halloween Safety Tips and Hazards

    By the IDPH. Edited by Claude Martinez. Updated at 2:33 PM on 10/28/24. Halloween is time for spooky celebrations, but the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to keep safety in mind… Read more

  • Cameren Tryon has a standout performance ahead of the playoffs

    By Claude Martinez. It was senior night for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Cardinals (4-5, 3-3 SSC Red), who aimed to secure a playoff spot but the Alan B. Shepherd Astros (7-2, 5-1 SSC Red) were… Read more

  • Lemont & Hillcrest Battled Fiercely Until the Final Moments

    By Claude Martinez. It was Senior Night for the Hawks of Hillcrest on October 24 as they hosted Lemont High School, who was aiming to clinch the SSC Blue conference championship outright—and they did just… Read more

  • Scare for a Cause Fundraiser

    By Claude Martinez. Updated on 10/22/24 at 3:21 PM. This past Friday, October 18, a Scare for a Cause Fundraiser was held at 3939 147th Place in Midlothian, organized by local residents to support the… Read more

  • 1st Girls Flag Football State Championship

    By Claude Martinez. Update on 10/20/24 at 8:57 PM. The inaugural IHSA Girls Flag Football State Championship (held at Willowbrook High School on 10/19/24) featured two classes of Vikings: Guilford, boasting an impressive 21-0 record,… Read more

  • Barktober event Waves Dog Adoption Fees

    Press release by Matthew Libs and edited by Claude Martinez. The Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all adoption fees for dogs in the month of October as part of their “Barktober” promotion… Read more

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