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

FLAMES RISE through the roof of a home in the 600 block of South Outer Dr., Wilmington after 1 p.m. Monday.

11/26/2024 - 3:18pm
Firefighters quick to extinguish Outer Dr. house fire
The Wilmington Fire District was called to the 600 block of South Outer Dr.  around 1 p.m. on Monday for a reported structure fire.  Based on dispatch information received, a Full Still level response for mutual aid was requested while enroute to...
Car break-ins reported in Wilmington
Outpouring of support for family after tragic fire
A giant party being planned
Three seats to open on park board
When he gets home, how long will Gemini Giant stay?

Coal City Region

LINED UP to see Santa under the gazebo inside Campbell Park a year ago. Santa will return this Sunday to greet children. The Santa mailbox will be installed from now through Christmas.

11/26/2024 - 3:53pm
Sunday will be a fun-filled day in Coal City
A full day of holiday fun is coming to town on Sunday, Dec. 1. Start the day by cheering on the runners and walkers at the 7th Annual “Holiday Hustle” which kicks off at 11 a.m. This 5K is organized by Lori Bonarek Realty and there will be a raffle...
Police chief tells board he soon will retire
Buddy the Elf coming to Coal City this weekend
Coal City’s oldest school closed for repairs
Village trustees so far like plans for $12 million senior housing plan
Resource Fair in Gardner offering help to residents

Braidwood Region

11/26/2024 - 4:01pm
Vote on solar farm postponed again
Though dozens of landowners anticipated a decision on a 3,600-acre solar farm in Custer and Reed townships, the Will County Board voted to table the issue until Feb. 20, 2025. At its Nov. 21 meeting, board members voted 12-8 to once again delay a...
RCHS Industrial Arts makes big impression with other schools
Family’s ‘pet project’ provides for four-legged friends
Area fuel stations to Braketime Marts
District 255-U, city agree to keep officer in the schools
RCHS recognizes State Scholars

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