10+ hour, 48+ min ago   (120+ words) Southwest Regional Publishing Summit Public Library welcomed the Chicago Bears mascot, Staley, on Saturday, August 22, for an hour-long meet-and-greet that turned into a lucky break for one family. A mother and her 3-year-old son, Jackson, stopped by the library around…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (156+ words) Conference: West Suburban Gold Head coach: Bob Organ As a football purist, coach Bob Organ isn’t necessarily a fan of the expansion of the IHSA playoff field from 256 to 384. “I’m old school,” he said. “The beautiful thing with football is…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (171+ words) Head coach: Pat Swanson 2025 record: 8-5 (Lost 50-7 to East St. Louis in the Class 6A semifinals) Senior linebacker Sean Rice, an Illinois commit, is back to lead the Vikings’ defense after piling up 123 tackles, nine tackles for loss and four interceptions for…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (197+ words) Head coach: Martin Hopkins 2025 record: 9-5 (Lost 16-0 to Brother Rice in the Class 6A state championship) The Mustangs had four losses last season against state champions: two against Brother Rice (including the Class 7A final) and one each to 8A winner Mount Carmel and…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (158+ words) Head coach: Jake O’Connor The Chargers hope to contend for a spot in this year’s expanded playoffs and reach the postseason for the first time since 2005. Back as starters are senior defensive backs Trevor Wilson (5-11, 180) and Frankie Soto (6-0, 170), junior defensive…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (192+ words) Conference: South Suburban Red Head coach: Josh O’Shea 2025 record: 6-4 (Lost 49-7 to Lincoln-Way Central in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs) Former Tinley Park coach and Rams assistant Josh O’Shea takes over for Tim Zasada, who stepped down after going…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (221+ words) Conference: Upstate Eight East Head coach: Sam Styler 2025 record: 8-2 (Lost 29-23 to Rolling Meadows in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs) The Bulldogs returned to the postseason last year after a one-year absence and finished second to Glenbard East in…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (109+ words) Conference: Catholic League Red Head coach: Harold Blackmon The rebuild continues in Bronzeville, where the Meteors are looking for their first win since 2024. The varsity team was paused because of low numbers that season before returning to play a full…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (207+ words) Head coach: Tim Racki 2025 record: 11-2 (Lost 28-27 to Fenwick in the Class 6A semifinals) The Roadrunners head into the season with plenty of motivation after losing by a point to eventual state champ Fenwick in the Class 6A semifinals. Headlining an experienced roster…...