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Countdown to prep football: Four Saturday games to see this season

Our countdown to high school football continues this week with four Saturday games to see this season.

American Legion baseball makes Carol Stream a mini-vacation destination

Grant’s Kusiak making fast adjustment to pro ball with the Dogs

‘Edgy’ Tim: Who are the area’s top uncommitted senior football recruits?

Countdown to prep football: Five of the area’s toughest schedules

Benet Academy girls basketball duo puts in the miles to lead their team

Barrington’s Bridget Butler will compete in next week’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

Finally healthy, Barrington’s Butler thriving on the links

After winning the Illinois State Women’s Amateur Championship in June, Barrington High School graduate Bridget Butler will compete next week in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.

Retired North Central College head football coach Jeff Thorne, 53, of Naperville, is battling gastric cancer.

‘You keep fighting’: After decades competing in football, Jeff Thorne is in the battle of his life against cancer

Jeff Thorne, Wheaton Warrenville South Athletic hall of famer and former Division III championship football coach at North Central College in Naperville, is in a battle against stomach cancer.

Stevenson quarterback Aidan Crawley high-fives fans following the Patriots’ 35-7 victory over Glenbard East in the Class 8A playoffs last year.

Countdown to prep football: Six awesome season openers

Our countdown to high school football continues this week with six great season openers in the area.

Maine South quarterback Jameson Purcell announced his verbal commitment to Indiana on Monday.

Maine South’s Purcell verbally commits to Indiana

Maine South rising junior quarterback Jameson Purcell announced his verbal commitment to Indiana University on Monday.

Former Wheaton Warrenville South kicker Jack Olsen went on to play at Northwestern.

Five (more) fascinating IHSA records

This week’s High Five presents five more fascinating IHSA records.

Barrington’s Austin Coles is one of the area’s top football recruits in the Class of 2027

‘Edgy’ Tim: Who are the area’s top Class of 2027 football recruits?

Prep football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran breaks down the area’s top recruits from the Class of 2027.

Tony Balanganayi has committed to play defense at the University of Illinois. He practices with his Palatine High School teammates on Monday.

Line of credit: How Palatine’s Tony Balanganayi developed into a top college football prospect

Learning from his older brothers and taking the best from both of them, Tony Balanganayi has developed into a special football player at Palatine.

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Bears offer $5,000 to cover Maine South flag football trip

Daily Herald report
Aug 01, 2025 1:57 pm - The Chicago Bears have offered to donate $5,000 to help cover the costs of the Maine South High School girls flag football team’s recent trip to a national tournament.