SPORTS HEADLINES


  • COAL CITY COACH Dan Hutching congratulates his Coalers after defeating previous unbeaten Lisle 43-14 Friday. The Coalers, who are 8-1, find out who they will play in the first round of the playoffs tonight.
    Coalers upset Lisle, Wildcats get their win, Comets done in by Indians
    10/20/2018 - 10:01am

  • Photos by Kerry Shelley SQUEEZING THE FOOTBALL tight is Reed-Custer quarterback Josh Loomis as he runs with the ball against Coal City Friday at home.
    Comets want to go out with a win
    10/16/2018 - 3:33pm

  • Photos by Shawn Long JUMP SERVE –Reed-Custer sophomore Brodie Thompson leaps up and smacks the ball over during the 14-25 final set for the Lady Comets on Tuesday night.
    Lady Comet spikers look to regroup on eve of regionals
    10/16/2018 - 3:31pm
  • Jr. Comets varsity on to Super Bowl
    10/16/2018 - 3:27pm

  • Photos by Shawn Long LADY COALER JUNIOR Abbie Cullick serves it up during an away rivalry matchup on “Going for Gold” night.
    Lady Coalers win three straight, prepare for regional
    10/16/2018 - 3:26pm

  • Photos by Kerry Shelley HURRYING THE QUARTERBACK is senior defensive lineman Christian Knutson during Coal City’s fifth shutout of the year.
    The two best teams in the Interstate Eight will square off on Friday
    10/16/2018 - 3:23pm
  • JV Miners advance to the Super Bowl
    10/16/2018 - 3:21pm

  • Photo by Eric Fisher THE GO-AHEAD TOUCHDOWN - Bobcat Lightweight running back Brysen Meents (22) reaches the end zone to give Wilmington a 12-6 lead and the right to advance to the SuperBowl on Saturday in Plano.
    Bobcat teams advance to Super Bowl
    10/16/2018 - 3:20pm

  • SIDELINE SUPPORT - Wilmington sophomore and freshmen volleyball players cheer on the varsity during their home match on Thursday. The Lady ‘Cats will be seeking as much fan support they can get Monday when they host the regional tournament.
    Lady ‘Cats polish off regular season, prepare to host regional on Monday
    10/16/2018 - 3:16pm

  • Photo by Eric Fisher WILMINGTON LINEBACK Jesse Cox wraps up Streator quarterback Jimmy Treadway for a loss in the third quarter of Friday’s victory at home.
    Wildcats need to solidify a playoff spot at Plano
    10/16/2018 - 3:14pm

  • WILMINGTON SENIOR Sam Hafner escapes a Streator defender while running a kick return on Friday. Hafner scored two touchdowns in the 27-0 victory. Photo by Eric Fisher
    Wildcats beat the Bulldogs
    10/13/2018 - 1:11pm

  • THE COAL CITY varsity football players celebrate after defeating Reed-Custer Friday night 14-0 to improve to 7-1 overall with one more game to go before the playoffs. Coal City will travel to Lisle Friday for face the 8-0 Lions. Photo by Shawn Long
    Comets, Coalers duke it out
    10/13/2018 - 12:50pm

  • THE COAL CITY varsity football players celebrate after defeating Reed-Custer Friday night 14-0 to improve to 7-1 overall with one more game to go before the playoffs. Coal City will travel to Lisle Friday for face the 8-0 Lions. Photo by Shawn Long
    Comets, Coalers duke it out
    10/13/2018 - 11:49am

  • Photos by Jake Tazelaar GETTING READY TO boot the ball upfield is freshman forward Braxton Brassard last week’s final home match of the regular season.
    Comet kickers shutout Clifton Central to advance in Regional
    10/09/2018 - 4:05pm

  • Photos by Shawn Long REED-CUSTER QUARTERBACK Josh Loomis stays calm in the pocket with Wilmington defensive linemen Jason Tatera and linebacker Landon Flynn bearing down on him during a game where Loomis completed a little under half of his passes.
    If Comets come out clicking they can win this
    10/09/2018 - 4:03pm

Wilmington Region


FIRE DESTROYED two buildings at the former Women's Detention Center on Route 102 near Warner Bridge Road. The cause of the fire is currently listed as undetermined.
10/19/2018 - 2:03pm
Former correctional center burns
Fire destroyed two vacant buildings in the former state correctional center compound on Route 102 at Warner Bridge Road on Thursday, Oct. 18. By the time the units from the Wilmington Fire Protection District were within one mile of the scene, they...
City picks up park transfer talk
WBSA lease amended, sent again for approval
City asked to move its stuff, pay up, and de-annex land
WPD car show will raise funds to buy toys
Fire damages home on Water Street

Coal City Region

10/18/2018 - 12:02pm
Witches unite for fun Halloween event
A haunting good time will be had this weekend as the GFWC-IL Coal City Junior Woman’s Club hosts its second annual Witches Night Out. Highlights of the night will be a costume contest, the sounds of Bad Choices Band, a hoop performance and a...
Racing for a cure
Elected official salaries doubled
Falling leaves, burning not yet an option
Post 1336 goes back to school
Property tax question on November ballot

Braidwood Region


THE KANKAKEE RIVER Valley Water Planning Alliance includes Godley, Braidwood, Diamond, and Coal City, as well as Godley Public Water District, the Custer Park Fire Prevention District. Will County will consider joining the alliance later this year. The alliance hopes to reap the benefits of a single water plant, taking water from the Kankakee River in Custer Park.
10/16/2018 - 7:03pm
River alliance seeks Will County support
Turning on the faucet, most folks take for granted that the water coming from the tap is safe. But, what it takes to provide safe, abundant and affordable water is seldom something people consider, including where that water comes from, what it...
Cannon’s ‘pitch’ to Comets: Find your passion
Will County earns cash for drug prevention
Former mayor questions city’s finances
RCHS students spend night in Box City
Exelon begins latest outage

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