Cook County Sports
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Softball: Schaumburg shuts out Wheeling, stays in MSL East raceMay 01, 2026 9:01 pm - Survive and advance. That's what the mantra is these days for Ellen Abreu and her Schaumburg softball squad as it sought to keep their Mid-Suburban East title hopes alive...
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South Elgin grad Weiss completes journey to majors, but still work aheadMay 01, 2026 4:07 pm - A roundup of local players in minor-league baseball begins with the story of former South Elgin pitcher Ryan Weiss, who finally arrived in MLB after two seasons in Korea.
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Softball: Fremd’s Kanupke carries on family tradition, throws gem to beat ProspectApr 30, 2026 8:49 pm - Karen Stewart Kanupke had one of the strongest arms the Mid-Suburban League has seen when she played shortstop for Hersey High School in the 1990s. Her daughter's arm isn...
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Softball: Barrington scores early, handles Hersey for 24th straight winApr 30, 2026 8:30 pm - Barrington just can’t seem to lose. Bolstered by a 5-run first inning, the Broncos (24-0, 8-0) secured a 13-2 run-rule victory over Hersey (7-9, 2-5) on the road amid glo...
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Local NFL draft picks savor a special momentApr 30, 2026 4:06 pm - Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.
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Softball: Miller takes control in circle, helps Glenbard North hold onto early lead vs. St. Charles EastApr 29, 2026 9:24 pm - Avery Miller wanted to make sure that her outing went a little different than last time. After the Glenbard North ace let up eight runs in her first game against St. Char...
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Baseball: Greiwe, Palatine quiet Prospect, move into tie for MSL West leadApr 29, 2026 8:50 pm - Jett Greiwe made sure Palatine landed safely Wednesday. Greiwe made big pitches when he and his team needed them to end several threats as Palatine held off Prospect 4-1....
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Illinois-bound Warren star Stewart acknowledged by National Wrestling Hall of FameApr 29, 2026 7:35 pm - Wrestling honors find both Warren senior Aaron Stewart and Schaumburg girls coach Matt Gruszka.
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NFL focuses on fate of Bears stadium as the legislative clock ticksApr 29, 2026 6:30 pm - Arlington Heights or Indiana? NFL officials won’t say where the Chicago Bears den should go but the organization is watching as Illinois lawmakers deliberate.
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‘Truly special’: Des Plaines will team with developer to convert shuttered YMCA facility into new athletic centerApr 29, 2026 2:02 pm - Des Plaines is set to purchase a long-vacant YMCA facility and lease it to a company that will operate a new athletic center there.