13+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1074+ words) What a way to start the season. The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 season with an offensive explosion in their 59-37 win over the Charlotte, North Carolina. Quarterback Caleb Williams was a difference-maker both as a passer and a runner while he…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (845+ words) Northern Illinois University running back Elijah Porter (24) gets brought down by Illinois State University defensive backs Wyatt Mueller (32) and Jordan Colemanafter (3) after gaining some yards during the game on Saturday Sept. 12, 2026, held at Huskie Stadium. (David Toney for Shaw Local…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (785+ words) With the game on the line and the Erie-Prophetstown football team looking to beat Newman for the first time since 2003, Panthers senior quarterback and linebacker Evan Steimle came through. Facing a third-and-11 late and down a score to the Comets,…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (792+ words) Sterling’s Kasey Weeks (left) and Nia Harris go up for a block against Moline’s LaTasia Green-Huffman on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (Alex T. Paschal) Once Sterling grabbed the momentum in the first set, it didn’t let it go. But Moline turned the…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (461+ words) Plainfield South's Carly McDonald is one of several multi-sport athletes enjoying success during flag football season. (Rob Oesterle) With flag football being a new sport for area high schools, it stands to reason there aren’t a lot of girls who…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (714+ words) St. Charles North's Alexzandria Richardson runs the ball for a gain against Naperville Central on Thursday, Sept. 3,2026 in Naperville. (Karen Naess for Shaw Local News Network/Karen Naess ) Cheerleading didn’t fit Zandria Richardson. She wanted to play on the field,…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (869+ words) Chicago Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo (right) blocks defensive end Austin Booker during warmups before their preseason game last year against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Mark Busch) Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (773+ words) Carmel's Reed Dangel has 626 passing yards and 5 touchdowns with 0 interceptions in his team's first three games of the season. (capturedby.Camilo) Reed Dangel had two tasks as Warren’s quarterback last season. Those tasks were to operate the team’s run-heavy offense…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (137+ words) Shaw Local 2026 Week 4 Illinois high school football Media Poll Providence Catholic's Jaden Malone (left) and DeAngelo Coates celebrate a touchdown by Malone during a game against Joliet Catholic Academy in Week 3. Providence is the top ranked team in Class 5A by…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (365+ words) School: Wheaton North, senior Why he was selected: Murray rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries in Wheaton North’s 24-15 win over Lake Park. He was voted the Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Other nominees were Downers…...