Downers Grove Schools
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Chicago man charged with breaking into Downers Grove North High School, battering janitorDec 13, 2025 4:52 pm - A 56-year-old Chicago man was charged with burglary, attempted robbery and aggravated battery for breaking into Downers Grove North High School and accosting a janitor, prosecutors said.
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How did that football-shaped crystal ball work out?Dec 11, 2025 4:16 pm - In August we made a few bold predictions about the 2025 IHSA football season. Here’s how they turned out.
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Oak Trace honored for inclusive hiring and community partnershipDec 11, 2025 12:22 am - Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove was recognized for hiring and supporting team member Carly Kauz, a graduate of a transition program for individuals with disabilities.
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North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancerDec 10, 2025 12:07 pm - Jeff Thorne, a star quarterback at Wheaton Central High School and Eastern Illinois University who coached North Central College to its first national football title, died Tuesday at age 53.
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Girls basketball: Briggs scores 25, helps Benet rally past Prospect in fourth quarterDec 09, 2025 9:17 pm - It was a close game from start to finish when No. 3 ranked Daily Herald girls basketball team Benet Academy met No. 17 Prospect Tuesday evening at the 10th annual Exam Ja...
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DuPage County All-Area captain Abrams throws for over 4,000 yards, leads Montini to second straight state titleDec 06, 2025 10:14 am - Montini’s Israel Abrams possesses all the necessary qualities to be a successful quarterback — arm strength, quick feet, pocket awareness, leadership, competitive fire. A...
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Girls basketball: Evans provides two-way spark off the bench in Glenbard West’s win over Downers Grove NorthDec 04, 2025 10:38 pm - Glenbard West junior forward Sophia Evans has a nose for the ball. When she gets it, the Hilltoppers can sniff victory. “With Sophia, any time she’s in the game, she’s go...
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Downers Grove North’s Cupial looks to cap cross country legacy in style — in OregonDec 03, 2025 7:16 pm - Downers Grove North’s Philip Cupial, a state champion in both cross country and on the track, heads to Portland, Oregon, for the Nike Cross Nationals on Saturday.
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Who had the top performances for Montini’s football team in the title game?Dec 01, 2025 6:11 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top performances by Montini’s football team in Friday’s 47-33 Class 4A title game victory over Rochester.
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The nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for NovemberDec 01, 2025 9:00 am - Presenting the nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for November. Please vote for whom you believe is most deserving of the award. Cook County — Johnn...