Sports Columns
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Sidelines: There’s no dodging Kish’s legacy with this popular fundraising tournamentMar 04, 2026 5:28 pm - High school coach and middle school administrator Joe Kish may be proud of the dodgeball tournament that attracts police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, high school football players and is a “can’t-miss” event for students at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton.
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Sarley: Why I think an Illinois fishing license is a great bargain, especially for senior citizensMar 04, 2026 11:54 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about the need for and benefits of an annual Illinois fishing license.
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Bears will miss Dalman, but don’t question his decision to retireMar 03, 2026 6:53 pm - The Bears will be hustling to find a replacement for center Drew Dalman. But an NFL player choosing to retire on his own terms should be celebrated.
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O’Donnell: March comes in like a question mark and will go out like a … what?Mar 03, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about this month’s college basketball tournaments.
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Bulls tank job comes with a few surprises, and a warningMar 02, 2026 8:36 pm - After their winless February, the Bulls are 1-0 in March after beating Milwaukee. Can Matas Buzelis continue to show progress through the losing, and have the Bulls found some promise through all their trades?
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 02, 2026 6:31 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Dietz: Canada made a mistake not picking Hawks’ Bedard for the OlympicsMar 01, 2026 6:42 pm - John Dietz: Leaving the Hawks’ Connor Bedard off the Olympic team was a tough call as Team Canada was stacked from top to bottom. But 10 years from now I'm guessing history will not look kindly upon the decision.
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College Achievers: Familiarity breeds success for Stevenson graduate Bardic, Illinois WesleyanMar 01, 2026 3:49 pm - College Achievers: Stevenson graduate Ava Bardic leads Illinois Wesleyan’s women’s basketball team in scoring and is one many Titans players to have played for local high school basketball programs.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Hersey’s Nawrot skyrockets in national recruiting ratingsMar 01, 2026 2:31 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In the latest Rivals.com ranking of college recruits, Hersey’s Jake Nawrot is listed as the No. 2 quarterback in the nation in the Class of 2027.
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As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the gameFeb 28, 2026 3:20 pm - When Bears QB Caleb Williams does return — the Bears’ offseason program launches in Lake Forest in April — Ben Johnson and his coaches will have direct marching orders for their starting quarterback as the team works to continue its ascent. At the top of the list: a push to make Williams more efficient.