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shawlocal.com > the-herald-news > 01/16/2026 > joliet-west-grinds-out-a-win-over-joliet-central

Joliet West grinds out a win over Joliet Central

1+ hour, 36+ min ago   (571+ words) Joliet West's Elijah Wilson puts up a shot against Joliet Central on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf) Joliet West experienced a particularly painful overtime loss to Bolingbrook on Tuesday night, and for awhile it looked like the Tigers were…...

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shawlocal.com > kane-county-chronicle > 01/15/2026 > kane-county-chronicle-athlete-of-the-week-david-udoiwod-geneva-basketball-junior

Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: David Udoiwod, Geneva, basketball, junior

Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: David Udoiwod, Geneva, basketball, junior11+ hour, 29+ min ago   (547+ words) What he did: In his first career start, Udoiwod put up a career-best 32 points to help the Vikings to a 63-57 victory over Wheaton North. Udoiwod was selected as the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week based on an online vote....

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shawlocal.com > friday-night-drive > 01/15/2026 > ihsa-calls-special-board-meeting-to-look-at-adjusting-football-season-start-date

IHSA calls special board meeting to look at adjusting football season start date

IHSA calls special board meeting to look at adjusting football season start date15+ hour, 34+ min ago   (374+ words) IHSA calls special board meeting to look at adjusting football season start date'Shaw Local IHSA calls special board meeting to look at adjusting football season start date Proposal moves start date back to August 5, mandates 12 required practices to play Montini…...

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shawlocal.com > bears > 01/15/2026 > silvy-never-change-ben-johnson-the-bears-finally-have-a-coach-who-hates-the-packers

Silvy: Never change, Ben Johnson – the Bears finally have a coach who hates the Packers

Silvy: Never change, Ben Johnson – the Bears finally have a coach who hates the Packers21+ hour, 34+ min ago   (404+ words) Do not listen to the noise about yelling, "F the Packers" after the Bears" most important and historic win since the 1980s. Ignore the calls for better sportsmanship with the handshake with Matt LaFleur. And a memo to the Bears" social…...

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shawlocal.com > friday-night-drive > 01/15/2026 > dixon-names-brad-winterland-new-football-coach

Dixon names Brad Winterland new football coach

Dixon names Brad Winterland new football coach1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (463+ words) Winterland follows coach Jared Shaner, who resigned after six seasons and is Dixon's principal. Shaner went 41-17 at the helm. Winterland is a 2002 Stillman Valley grad, where he is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. "This is more than…...

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shawlocal.com > my-suburban-life > news > 01/14/2026 > benet-academy-modifies-stadium-plan-after-concerns-from-neighbors

Benet Academy modifies stadium plan after concerns from neighbors

Benet Academy modifies stadium plan after concerns from neighbors1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (634+ words) The Lisle village board Monday reviewed for the first time Benet Academy's proposal to significantly enhance its outdoor athletic stadium and grounds. (Courtesy of Benet Academy/Courtesy) Benet Academy has modified its plan for a new outdoor sports stadium and…...

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shawlocal.com > northwest-herald > 01/14/2026 > woodstock-north-beats-harvard-for-first-win

Woodstock North beats Harvard for first win

Woodstock North beats Harvard for first win1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (753+ words) Woodstock North boys basketball coach Tim Paddock talks to his team during a timeout against Hononegah in the Hoops for Healing Classic earlier this season. (Joe Aguilar) Thickly built AJ Cohen, the biggest man on the basketball court, extended his…...

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shawlocal.com > kendall-county-now > 01/14/2026 > oswego-boys-basketball-beats-plainfield-east-in-2ot-tuesdays-record-newspapers-sports-roundup

Oswego boys basketball beats Plainfield East in 2OT: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup

Oswego boys basketball beats Plainfield East in 2OT: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup2+ day, 22+ min ago   (313+ words) Oswego logo (Shaw Local News Network) Oswego 68, Plainfield East 61 (2OT) Graham Schwab scored 20 points, Mariano Velasco had a career-high 17 points with six rebounds and three steals, and Brayden Borrowman posted 13 points and 11 rebounds (11-7, 5-3 Southwest Prairie Conference). Niko Jurkovic scored seven of…...

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shawlocal.com > illinois-valley > 01/13/2026 > princeton-hosts-tiger-cup-scholastic-bowl-tournament-with-24-teams

Princeton hosts Tiger Cup Scholastic Bowl Tournament with 24 teams

Princeton hosts Tiger Cup Scholastic Bowl Tournament with 24 teams3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (171+ words) Princeton High School will host the Tiger Cup Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Saturday, with 24 high school teams competing in academic competition. Teams from across north and central Illinois will participate in a morning round-robin schedule before moving to afternoon championship…...

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shawlocal.com > sports > 01/12/2026 > bears-insider-podcast-episode-444-can-the-chicago-bears-keep-their-magic-alive-against-the-rams

Bears Insider Podcast Episode 444: Can the Chicago Bears keep their magic alive against the Rams?

Bears Insider Podcast Episode 444: Can the Chicago Bears keep their magic alive against the Rams?3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (145+ words) Bears Insider podcast: Bears vs. Rams playoff preview (John Sahly) The Chicago Bears will play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give their early impressions of the matchup and whether…...