Cook County Sports
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Prospect’s Cacini shows he chose well in victory against Rolling MeadowsSep 25, 2026 11:19 pm - There is baseball in his bloodlines, but Jackson Cacini fell in love with football, and that decision has proven to be a home run. The Eastern Illinois pledge and Prospec...
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Williams starts Libertyville on path to win over StevensonSep 25, 2026 11:03 pm - On Friday night at Stevenson, Libertyville senior Brock Williams played the kind of football game you would expect from a player who is bound for the University of Texas....
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Barrington continues effort to even record with win against PalatineSep 25, 2026 10:52 pm - An 0-4 start to a prep football campaign is no longer the death knell for a season that it used to be. Take for example Barrington, which opened its season that way for t...
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O’Brien, Fremd hold Conant offense in check in MSL victorySep 25, 2026 10:38 pm - Fremd’s Tom O’Brien is a mauler. The Vikings linebacker led a fierce defensive charge that torpedoed Conant’s Wing-T offense as Fremd rolled to a 31-12 win Friday in Pala...
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The Biz Week That Was: 5 years since Arlington Park racetrack closed, Toys R Us making comeback, and town center sale are among the highlightsSep 25, 2026 2:50 pm - ‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacy Much of the attention surrounding the barren 326 acres at Euclid Ave...
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‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacySep 24, 2026 7:08 pm - Five years after Arlington Park racetrack’s closure, former employees and horsemen have scattered to other states or left the sport entirely. Meanwhile, plans for a $5 billion Bears stadium complex have stalled over property tax issues.
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South Elgin’s Collier, who says ‘I feel like I can do it all,’ stars at receiver, cornerback and safetySep 24, 2026 3:46 pm - With the number of roles Semaj Collier handles for South Elgin, it’s hard for him to pick a favorite. The junior standout plays both cornerback and safety on defense. He’...
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Schmit: Are football coaching ‘dinosaurs’ becoming extinct?Sep 24, 2026 1:44 pm - Kevin Schmit: It takes dedication to enjoy the rare air of a coaching dinosaur.
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Orange crunch: Maine South’s Schlenhardt known for hard hits and much moreSep 24, 2026 1:37 pm - Maine South senior Matthew Schlenhardt is known for hard hits and long touchdown runs. But college recruiting was a little slow until he heard from Syracuse.
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Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Best defenses, Barrington’s playoff chances, rivalry week in the DKCSep 23, 2026 5:13 pm - Daily Herald columnist Kevin Schmit talks to Rivals prep football expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran about the area’s top defenses, Barrington’s playoff chances, rivalry week in the DuKane Conference and more.