High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
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Lockport’s Sophie Kelner vs. Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. A marquee matchup. And Kelner prevails. ‘Doing amazing.’
Sophie Kelner continues breakthrough season with a 4-2 win over Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta in a triangular meet.
It’s more than heart that Providence alum Laurelei Thormeyer brings to St. Francis. ‘I put my entire soul into it.’
Laurelei Thormeyer scores 15 points and adds four assists for St. Francis in a 73-63 CCAC victory over St. Xavier.
Morgan Park Academy’s Tiara Williams turns into a Gym Rat. And, yes, that’s literally. ‘It’s tough, but it’s worth it.’
Tiara Williams tallies 29 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 61-24 victory over Unity Christian.
Lincoln Park Zoo says harbor seal and Chilean flamingo died of avian flu
Officials at Lincoln Park Zoo confirmed Wednesday that a harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo each died of highly pathogenic avian flu earlier this month. In a statement, zoo officials said the source of exposure to the Chilean flamingo named Teal and a harbor seal named Slater was unknown, though they believe it was the […]
Orland District 135 proposes bond issue for $15 million in school improvements
Orland District 135 Board plans a public hearing Monday on $15 million in school improvements at all 10 of its schools.
Homewood plans for new downtown TIF district, public hearing set for March
Homewood plans a new tax increment financing district downtown that would include properties near its Metra station.
Southland crime: Robberies in New Lenox and Frankfort, sexual assault in Burbank, and more
South suburban crime reports from police and court reports and news releases.
After a year in Ohio, Jacob Rice returns to St. Laurence with improved game. But still the same. ‘Smooth sailing.’
Jacob Rice scores 11 points and pulls down five rebounds to help St. Laurence roll to a 69-58 win over De La Salle.
Number of Homer Township polling places drops from 17 to 5 for February primary
Will County Clerk Annette Parker said there are 5 Homer Township polling places for the Feb. 25 primary, down from 18 four years ago.