Downers Grove Schools
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‘Truly changes lives’: Naperville Central’s Brady named Illinois Teacher of the YearApr 16, 2026 5:52 pm - Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady was named Illinois Teacher of the Year on Thursday. One student characterized his classes as “by far the most defining experiences of my high school years.”
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Riordan commits to Iowa, Ericson-Staton to Iowa StateApr 12, 2026 2:02 pm - Rivals football recruiting expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran writes about the area’s latest news.
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Girls soccer: Burda strikes first as Benet beats Providence to stay undefeatedApr 11, 2026 5:28 pm - Genevieve Burda went from a quick jog to a full sprint. The Benet freshman trailed senior midfielder Annie Fitzgerald as the Redwings looked to score first during Saturda...
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Softball: Benet drops hard fought game in extra inningsApr 10, 2026 9:20 pm - With Liv Lathen’s wheels, the Yorkville junior shortstop always has the green light to lay down a bunt. No sign needed. “It was my call,” Lathen said. “The coaches, they ...
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Retiring Benet coach Kilbride ‘did it the right way,’ leaving legacy beyond the winsApr 08, 2026 7:38 pm - Benet girls basketball coach Joe Kilbride, who led the Redwings to two state titles, announced his retirement March 25. His assistant, Kelsey Coulter, will be the new head coach.
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Daily Herald Athlete of the Month nominees for MarchApr 08, 2026 11:57 am - Cook County: Abby Ramel, Rolling Meadows, girls basketball. Ramel led the Mustangs downstate where she had 19 points and 10 rebounds against Loyola in the Class 4A semifi...
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Lisle approves Benet Academy stadium planApr 07, 2026 4:48 pm - Lisle Village Board members on Monday approved Benet Academy’s proposal to improve its outdoor athletic facilities.
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Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams announces commitment to Miami (Florida)Apr 03, 2026 4:01 pm - Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, one of the top quarterback prospects in the country, announced his commitment to the University of Miami during the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Friday afternoon. Abrams is the No. 3 quarterback in the country, according to 247Sports composite.
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the winter season?Apr 02, 2026 5:51 pm - How do the Herald Cup standings look after the winter season?
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Focus on the joy, not the nonsense, of football recruitingMar 26, 2026 6:40 pm - While dismissing the nonsense swirling around them, we should focus on the great local football recruiting stories of Hersey’s Jake Nawrot and others.