High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
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Even as a freshman on the varsity, Molly Goyke gets Evergreen Park going. Her key? ‘Confidence in my ability.’
Molly Goyke comes through with triple, double and single and drives in five runs in 15-0 regional win over Mansueto.
Lincoln-Way East’s Adelyn Thomas scores twice in 50 seconds, then completes hat trick. ‘On another level right now.’
Adelyn Thomas notches second straight hat trick to lift Lincoln-Way East to 4-1 win in Class 3A sectional semifinal.
Longtime Blue Island eatery T & G Gyros sold to longtime employee’s family; new owners plan a few additions
New owners of T & G Gyros in Blue Island aim to keep the classics while adding a few additions to the Mexican menu offerings.
Tinley Park, Park District pair up after spat on Fourth of July fireworks
Tinley Park and the village’s Park District will again work together on a Fourth of July fireworks show at McCarthy Park.
New Homer Township leadership pledges to reduce highway commissioner salary, review civic center costs
Homer Township Supervisor Susanna Steilen said her ReSet slate will fulfill campaign promises, change Steve Balich leadership style.
Illinois lawmakers’ latest perk — continuing education credits for going to work
The Illinois Supreme Court is now allowing state lawmakers who are also lawyers to acquire continuing education credits for their work in the General Assembly.
Former Gov. Pat Quinn shares Memorial Day message in Blue Island
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn addressed about 100 people at the Memorial Day program at Memorial Park in Blue Island.
Mariyah Robinson earns multiple medals as Homewood-Flossmoor wins Class 3A state championship. ‘We were prepared.’
Mariyah Robinson accounts for three gold medals as Homewood-Flossmoor wins the Class 3A state title in girls track.
Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!’ as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome’s cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful.