Looking ahead to football playoffs quarterfinal weekend

With the football playoffs heading to the quarterfinal round, Kevin Schmit asks if it’s important to play at home.

John Lemon’s five games to watch.

Our previews for Cook County.

DuPage County

Fox Valley

Lake County

You can also vote for the Athlete of the Month for October which features one of the best football players from each of our four zones.

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State finals in swimming, volleyball

This weekend also features the girls state swimming meet and the girls volleyball state tournament. We’ll have complete coverage of both including Fremd and Benet’s volleyball teams playing in the 4A volleyball finals at Illinois State University.