Mike Clark’s football Top 10

With records in parentheses and last week’s rankings. Sam Holcomb threw for 131 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Crusaders coasted past Batavia 49-6 in the Class 7A second round. 2. Mount Carmel (9-2) 2. Brady Cloherty passed for six touchdowns to six different receivers in the...

Jack McNamara, Brother Rice breeze into Class 7A quarterfinals

When Jack McNamara heard the play call, he knew it was his time to shine. The junior tight end shed his defender, ran his route and boom. He was wide open up the right sideline. Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb hit him with a perfect pass over the top of the...

Chicago Bears stadium proposal on Southeast Side gains attention as lawmakers work on legislation

A proposal for a new Chicago Bears stadium on the city's Southeast Side is gaining attention as lawmakers work on stadium legislation ahead of the fall veto session.

Tom Izzo speaks to media ahead of Champions Classic showdown with Duke

EAST LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The Michigan State men’s basketball team is gearing up for a top-10 matchup in Chicago. The No. 6 Spartans will take on No. 2 Duke in the Champions Classic Tuesday night. Head coach Tom Izzo previewed the matchup in a press conference Monday...

Reavis’ Santiago Chavez makes history, wins cross country state title

After a mile through the Class 3A state championship race, Reavis senior cross country star Santiago Chavez realized things were not going according to plan. “I was supposed to lead the pack at 1.2 miles,” Chavez said. “At 1.8, I was making my move but they (other competitors) covered it pretty well.

We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Lyons falls short against Bolingbrook in Class 8A second round

Owen Matela is heading off to play football at the next level soon, but it’ll be tough leaving Lyons. The senior tight end and Miami (Ohio) recruit caught five passes for 59 yards in his final high school game on Nov. 7 as the Lions fell 22-14 to Bolingbrook in the Class 8A second round.

Eric Jacobs, Jordan Lewis lead Richards into 7A quarterfinals

If it’s not Richards quarterback Eric Jacobs making the play on the field, it’s likely his friend, teammate and running back, Jordan Lewis. After a year at Thornwood, Lewis is back at Richards and immediately is an impact player again — getting high marks from his starting quarterback and head coach.

Kentucky vs. Kansas Basketball preview: The Tyran Stokes matchup, game info, and predictions

Kentucky Basketball has the game Big Blue Nation has been looking forward to all offseason. The Wildcats head to Chicago to face the Kansas Jayhawks Tuesday in the Champions Classic. With two early-season tune-ups out of the way, Mark Pope and his squad will face their first true test of...

Braeden Jackson Returns 96-yard TD, extending Iowa's Lead Over Northwestern

Peyton Heatherly, Mother McAuley oust rival Marist in sectional final

Peyton Heatherly had a freshman season to dream of three years ago. She earned the starting setter spot for Mother McAuley, ultimately helping lead the Mighty Macs to the Class 4A state championship. But over her sophomore and junior seasons, McAuley lost in the sectional final to rival Marist. “It...

Football Recap: Riverside-Brookfield's Nine-Game Winning Streak Comes to an End + How To Watch

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Riverside-Brookfield can now relate to. They were beaten by the Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers 45-14 on Friday. The Bulldogs' defeat put an end to their nine-game winning streak. Braeden Novak threw for 190 yards and 2 TDs (3 INT).

Champions Classic history: Greatest moments before Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State meet again

College basketball's Champions Classic returns Tuesday with another doubleheader featuring four of the sport's most recognizable programs. Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State will meet at Chicago's United Center, continuing a tradition that began in 2011. Michigan State faces Duke in the opening game, followed by Kansas against Kentucky. The...

One more kick: Ironmen outlast Kenwood in overtime

Community survives 10 lead changes to reach the Class 7A quarterfinals, hosts defending champion Brother Rice next. Adler Jimenez spent Kenwood’s overtime possession alone on the Community sideline, kicking into the practice net. In the second quarter, the senior had missed a field goal of about 32 yards. Ninety-seven...

Ball State Swimming and Diving extinguish IUC Flames on Senior Day

The Ball State men’s Swimming and Diving beat the University of Illinois Chicago 167-131 and the women’s team also won, dominating the Flames 210-86 at Lewellen Aquatic Arena at noon Nov. 7. The most competitive and electric events were the last two, the men's and women's 800 relay,...

No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats and the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks meet

Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Kentucky plays No. 17 Kansas in Chicago, Illinois. Kentucky finished 22-14 overall with a 10-5 record against non-conference opponents in the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats allowed opponents to score 74.3 points per game and shoot 42.6% from the field last season.

Ward’s Late Touchdown Sends Bolingbrook Past Lyons Township

Bolingbrook — The IHSA Class 8A playoffs continued on November 7 with second-round action as No. 21 Lyons Township took on No. 5 Bolingbrook, both looking to keep their postseason runs alive and advance to the quarterfinals. Lyons started the game off hot with two turnovers, one of which...

East St. Louis Crushes Chicago St. Patrick 72-12

EAST ST. LOUIS — Reece Shanklin threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as East St. Louis used a 28-point second quarter to defeat Chicago St. Patrick 72-12 on Friday night at Clyde C. Jordan Memorial Stadium, advancing to the IHSA Class 7A football quarterfinals. The Flyers...

Hononegah falls to Fenwick in IHSA football playoffs

ROCKTON — Short of winning a state championship game, Brian Zimmerman knew his final football game as head coach at Hononegah was going to be a loss. He just hoped he and his Indians could put that off for a while longer. Unfortunately, playing defending IHSA 6A champion Fenwick (8-3) provided a huge obstacle. The Friars dominated throughout Saturday’s game at Kelsey Field, dispatching the 9-2 Indians 38-13. “Right now, it just feels like any other end of the season loss …heartbreaking,” said Zimmerman. “I’m certain I’ll reflect in upcoming days and weeks, but I am getting out on my own terms and I’m going to enjoy some time with my family and friends. It’s been a great career. Football has been a lifelong passion of mine ever since I played here at Hononegah. So I’m going out and I’m going out at a good time.” The Indians finished second in the NIC-10 and won their playoff opener with a lineup that featured a strong senior class, but also a large number of players who will return. “The program is in a good place,” Zimmerman said. “We’ve got lower levels that are doing really well and we’ve got a great

Columbus Crew take shutout streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew (13-15-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (16-10-7, third in the Eastern Conference) Bridgeview, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. CST LINE: Chicago -101, Columbus +219, Draw +289; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Crew come into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after notching two straight shutout wins. The Fire […]