SPORTS HEADLINES

  • WILMINGTON JUNIOR Ryan Kettman slips away for a touchdown against DuPec during Saturday’s playoff game on the road. Kettman rushed for a total of 160 yards, scored two touchdowns and made two interceptions in a 22-13 victory.
    Photo by Alyssa Ohlund

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    WILDCAT SOPHOMORE Declan Moran is about to tackle DuPec quarterback Cooper Hoffman for a loss during Saturday’s game. Moran and the Wildcats pressured Hoffman all game including this stopper which had Moran getting up punching air.

    Injury doesn’t stop the ‘Cats
    11/19/2024 - 4:28pm

  • CHARGED UP COALERS—The Coal City football team came out fired up Saturday and took care of business on their home turf, beating Dixon 20-13 to advance to the Final Four teams in the 4A playoffs. Doing his best to electrify Emmett Easton (12) during the Coal City team intro is Coaler super dad Bill Waliczak who is waving the Coaler flag. Coal City gets to come onto the home field one more time, this Saturday at 1 p.m. when they will host Chicago DePaul for the state semifinal.
    Photo by Amy Walker

    Coalers hosting with state berth on line
    11/19/2024 - 4:25pm

  • DIVING FORWARD after making one of his three catches on Saturday is Coaler Gabe McHugh. Coal City advances to the quarterfinal round on Saturday at 1 p.m. when they will host Dixon.
    Photo by Amy Walker

    Coalers set to 'duke' it out with Dixon
    11/12/2024 - 4:14pm

  • THE LADY WILDCATS celebrate a hard-earned point and hopefully there will be a lot more celebration on Thursday at 5:30 when they play for the Sectional Championship in Manteno. Players include (from left) Rachel Smith, Skylar Knight, Molly Southall, Maggie Lindsey and Reese Van Duyne.

    Photo by Eric Fisher

    Let's go Lady Cats! Sectional championship game next
    11/06/2024 - 2:46pm
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    Two local teams to play for volleyball regional championships
    10/30/2024 - 12:10pm

  • THE LADYCATS are conference champs with an overall record of 14-0. Players include (front, from left) Addison Billingsley, Reese Van Duyne, Skylar Knight and Sami Liaromatis. Back row: Maggie Lindsey, Aly Allgood, Taylor Stefancic, Molly Southall, Makenzie Rodriguez, Coach Kelly Van Duyne, Cole Drown, Rachel Smith, Melia Hincherick, Aubrey Strong.

    Courtesy photo

    Lady ‘Cat champs ready for the playoffs
    10/27/2024 - 2:33pm
  • Coaler soccer team to play for regional championship
    10/20/2024 - 12:50pm

  • COALER LANDIN BENSON runs the ball against Reed-Custer during Friday night’s game. Benson had two touchdowns and a total of 111 yards as he continues to establish the CCHS all time rushing mark.
    Photo by Amy Walker

    Record holders to face off during Coalers vs. Cats
    10/08/2024 - 4:04pm
  • WHS to host Coal City for Volley for a cure
    10/01/2024 - 4:27pm
  • Miner overpower the Indians
    09/30/2024 - 1:50pm
  • GSWB baseball team wins regional championship
    09/30/2024 - 12:38pm

  • WILMINGTON HEAD COACH Jeff Reents celebrates after winning the Class 2A state football title in 2023.

    Wildcat football program ranked 38th all-time in Illinois
    09/25/2024 - 3:17pm

  • CELEBRATING A POINT to take the lead are members of the Lady Coaler varsity volleyball team along with coach Pam McMurtrey.
    Photo by Eric Fisher

    Lady Coalers down Herscher
    09/24/2024 - 4:18pm

  • COAL CITY DOUBLES player Kyla Stark returns a serve during a recent home match.

    CC tennis wins doubles tourney
    09/24/2024 - 4:13pm
  • CCMS in driver’s seat as playoffs begin
    09/24/2024 - 4:06pm

Wilmington Region

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN expresses his gratitude to Wilmington native Zachary Plese inside the White House on Jan. 3. Plese was presented with a Medal of Valor, the nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer, for his quick action in saving lives during the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, TN.
White House press photo

01/10/2025 - 9:32am
Wilmington native awarded Medal of Valor
“The heavily armed shooter had already killed six people, including three nine-year-old students. The officers rushed to the scene, and as they arrived the shooter opened fire on them.” -White House Briefing Jan. 3, 2025 On Jan. 3, the White House...
2024 was a ‘giant’ year for Wilmington
Construction of Love's Travel Center up to speed
Wilmington man arrested in fatal crash with State Trooper
Lions walk makes for a Christmas tradition
Restored Gemini Giant makes his return

Coal City Region

01/08/2025 - 4:33pm
Coal City man dies after being hit by train
A 40-year-old Coal City man was killed in a train vs. pedestrian incident that occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday at the North First Avenue Railroad crossing in Coal City. The Grundy County Coroner’s Office said preliminary investigation...
Village welcomes senior housing plan, renews fight for Quiet Zone for 2025
Village approves location for Goodwill dropoffs
Madrigals ready to put on a show
House next to fire station burns to the ground
Ho! Ho! Ho!

Braidwood Region

01/10/2025 - 9:35am
Running in honor of fallen State Trooper
There was a bone-chilling wind on Saturday but that didn’t stop the heart-warming ceremony put on by Zachary Pruss, a runner with the national Running 4 Heroes campaign. The Reed-Custer freshman led a one-mile run down Main Street in Braidwood in...
Run Saturday to honor fallen State Trooper
‘Shop with a Cop’ brings lots of smiles
Santa makes a stop in Braidwood
Large outbuilding destroyed by fire
Vote on solar farm postponed again

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