Amanda Yost teaches math to multilingual learners at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton. Her “math talk” routine is key to the students’ understanding, helping them develop number sense, fluency, place value understanding, and practice language skills.

Daily Herald opinion: If the first Sunday of 2025 is any indication, maybe things are starting to get a bit brighter on the Chicago sports scene.

There’s no secret that Wheaton Warrenville South likes to run its offense through senior Luca Carbonaro. Whether it be with corner 3s or contested layups — or even no-look passes for assists — Carbonaro has full reign over the Tigers' offense. And ag...

Boys basketball Bartlett 52, Glenbard South 51 Buffalo Grove 52, Vernon Hills 43 Deerfield 63, Maine South 42 Fenton 28, West Chicago 23 Geneva 44, St. Charles East 37 Glenbard East 49, Elmwood Park 42 Glenbard North 69, Wheaton North 61 IC Cath...

The story of North Central’s rise to football powerhouse continues. Current head coach Brad Spencer helped launch the turnaround when still a student, while a former player shut the door in a pivotal playoff victory.

Boys basketball Aurora Central Catholic Jeremy Izzo Shootout IC Catholic 72, Joliet Catholic 51 Nazareth 65, Aurora Central 42 Buffalo Grove MSL/WSC Crossover Buffalo Grove 62, Willowbrook 60 Fremd 78, Oak Park-River Forest 61 Hinsdale...

North Central will play in the Stagg Bowl on Sunday, its fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III championship game. How did it happen? Here’s a detailed look at the Naperville school’s long climb to the top.

Friday, Jan 3 Boys basketball Buffalo Grove WSL/MSL Challenge Addison Trail 75, Conant 69 Elk Grove 79, Leyden 74 Prospect 63, Proviso East 59 Schaumburg 55, Downers Grove South 30 Wheeling 40, Morton 29 Others Barrington 60, Hono...

Benet, Fremd and Waubonsie Valley are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald girls basketball Top 20.