SPORTS HEADLINES

  • JV Lady Coalers open with a win
    11/29/2022 - 8:52am
  • JV Warriors rout Pontiac
    11/29/2022 - 8:50am
  • Surpises were few during first week of playoffs
    10/31/2022 - 1:17pm
  • Comets, Coalers and Wildcats get to host in football playoffs
    10/23/2022 - 1:44pm

  • THE COAL CITY VOLLEYBALL team gave Abby Stiles a send off to state on Tuesday when the Coal City junior was challenged to serve the ball over the net and in play withing 30 seconds to win free pizza for the student section. Stiles nailed it on her second try bringing cheers from Lady Coalers and fans.

    Photo by Amy Walker

    Stiles at State
    10/20/2022 - 10:06am
  • Miners advance to second round playoffs
    10/20/2022 - 9:51am
  • State Champions!
    09/28/2022 - 4:23pm

  • ON THE RUN after catching a pass from quarterback Ryder Meents (12) is Wilmington senior Hunter Hayes who finished Friday’s game with a 16-yard catch.
    Photo by Alyssa Ohlund

    Comets vs Wildcats: A clash of titans
    09/28/2022 - 4:20pm
  • The best touchdown of the night was for the opposition
    09/28/2022 - 4:14pm

  • GOING TO STATE! The Reed-Custer Middle School A softball team won the sectional title on Saturday at Bishop McNamara School in Kankakee. The Lady Panthers now advance to state, playing on Friday at Champions Field in Normal. Team members include (from left, kneeling) Gracie Robinson, Amber Syc, Reese Brown, Caysie Esparza, Kamryn Wilkey and Peyton Landgraff. Standing are assistant coach Taylor Meents, head coach Lynn Zoltani, Kamrynn Skonetski, Sophie Moyers, Kirstin Klein, Taylor Bova, Brooklyn Gonzalez, Mackenzie Foote, Atiana Hood, Harlie Liebermann and helpers Addi Brown and Mya Beard.
    Courtesy photo

    Lady Panthers rally to advance to state
    09/20/2022 - 6:08pm

  • SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS after giving a second effort to gain a critical first down late in the game at Peotone Friday is Wilmington running back Kyle Farrell.
    Photo by Elaine Ohlund

    'Cats won't look past Herscher on Homecoming
    09/20/2022 - 6:05pm

  • ALL CONFERENCE GOLFERS (from left) included Coal City’s Dakota Clubb, Kylee Kennell and Emma Varnak on Monday.

    Lady Coaler golfer capture 1st place during IC8 tourney
    09/20/2022 - 5:57pm

  • THE COMET DEFENSE was relentless against Elmwood Park as defenders Nick Cieslak, Rex Pfeifer and Quy Nguyen sack the team's punter near his end zone. They will have to be just as fast this Friday at Arcola.

    Comets must target Arcola's quarterback
    08/30/2022 - 5:38pm

  • SENIOR BRADEN REILLY makes a move to avoid the approaching Morris defender Ryan Wolenczuk as he gains yardage in the Coaler’s season opener with neighboring Morris.

    Coalers regroup with Bishop McNamara up next
    08/30/2022 - 5:31pm

  • A BIG STOP late in the game was made by Ryan Nelson (25), Joel Greenridge (33) and Cade McCubbin against Marengo. While Wilmington’s defense is young with mostly juniors and sophomores, it is quick and will have to get to the ball against Lisle at home Friday.

    Lisle coming to town with momentum
    08/30/2022 - 5:17pm

Wilmington Region

A MAP OF THE PROPOSED Love's site shows a roadway to be constructed between River Road and Peotone Road, off of Route 53, to accomodate truck and car traffic into the new Love's Travel Center. The Wilmington City Council approved the project by a 6-1 vote, following a two hour public comment session on Nov. 15. Image provided.

11/22/2022 - 4:29pm
Over public objections, Love’s Travel Center approved in Wilmington
An annexation agreement to allow a Love’s Travel Center to be built at River Road and Route 53 narrowly passed the Wilmington City Council on Nov. 15, following a two hour public comment period where several members of the public asked for the city...
Quigley a lock for Wilmington Business Person of the Year
Wilmington School Dist. 209-U schools earn “commendable” designation
Commission is next step in effort to protect local history in Wilmington
Wilmington city leaders say thanks but no thanks to new gaming cafe
Officers, staff honored for efforts with WPD

Coal City Region

Photo by Ann Gill
ONORATO REAL ESTATE handed over an $800 donation to Coal City High School’s student council. The funds representing the proceeds of a basket raffle held on the day of the homecoming parade. Student council president Braiden Young accepts the donation check from businessman Mike Onorato. Joining in the presentation are council members and real estate agents [seated, from left] Carley Morris, Kerigan Copes, Ethan Scrogham, Lucas Pfizenmaier and Barnabas Rivera. Standing behind those seated on the left in the second row are Peyton Parks, Brooklyn Aguirre, Ava George, Adaline Dowling, Elsa Bunton and Nancy Mahoney. In row three: Will Johnke, Riley Clements, Adhley Meyerhoff and Stephanie Sarff. Standing to the right in row two Bradley Burla, Max Hone and Owen Franklin. In row three on the right are Sandy Hennessy, Hunter Nettles, Dylan Young, Keaton Stroner  and Michael O'Hare.

12/06/2022 - 4:44pm
Student Council gets a boost from local business
Local businessman Mike Onorato handed over a big check with a big number representing a big day in the community. For a second consecutive year, Onorato and his brother, Paul invited the town to stop by their real estate office for a taco as they...
Merry music makers
A new day for Grundy County Board
Consolidated election petition filing to begin
A holiday parade to honor first responders
Thanksgiving closures announced

Braidwood Region

11/29/2022 - 3:51pm
Reed-Custer schools earn commendable designation
Students in the Reed-Custer School District were able to show academic gains over the past year, despite the challenges and learning loss that plagued every school in the nation as a result of the pandemic. The annual Illinois Report Card for the...
Braidwood Lions Kiddie Park undergoes upgrades
Reed-Custer approves tax agreement with Braidwood Station
Reed-Custer Seniors honored as Illinois State Scholars
Custer Park man arrested in connection with man found dead in Kankakee County
Braidwood Zoo animals will stay put for winter

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