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Photos: Huntley vs. St. Charles North. Class 4A Burlington Central Sectional semifinal action
Huntley’s Riley Galanis, left, and Izzy Whitehouse block against St. Charles North in IHSA Class 4A Sectional Semifinal volleyball action at Central High School in Burlington, Ill. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois
Illinois Valley The Times-area cross country runners from Ottawa, Seneca, Somonauk, Sandwich and Fieldcrest had their seasons come to an end in Saturday's Class 1A and 2A sectionals.
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois
Local News | NewsTribune The 19th annual Utica Veterans Parade and Air Show took place Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in downtown Utica. The event featured a flyover with World War II TBM torpedo bombers, T-6 Marine trainers, Legion Riders military vehicles and displays, veterans groups, color guards from La Salle and Bureau County and the Chicago Police Emerald Society Bagpipes and Drums, and more.
Sauk Valley News
The event will be from noon to 12:40 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.
Photos: Woodstock vs. Prairie Ridge, Class 5A first-round playoff football
Woodstock’s Jaxson Hansen, left, celebrates a fourth-down stop against Prairie Ridge in IHSA Class 5A first-round playoff football action at Larry Dale Field on the campus of Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Ill. on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Photos: Fox Valley Conference Girls Swimming Invite
Rachel Johnson of Dundee-Crown co-op races in the 200-Yard Individual Medley during the Fox Valley Conference Girls Swimming Invite at Woodstock North High School in Woodstock, Ill. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Geneva, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal
Crystal Lake Central’s Alfredo Rojas, left, battles Geneva’s Keegan Stredde in IHSA Class 2A Sectional boys soccer at the Mercyhealth Sportscore Complex in Loves Park, Ill. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. Woodstock, IHSA Class 3A Regional girls volleyball
Woodstock’s Alexis Zimmerman passes the ball in IHSA Class 3A Regional girls volleyball action at Cary-Grove High School in Cary, Ill. on Monday, October 26, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Woodstock North, Class 2A Crystal Lake Soccer Championship match
Crystal Lake South’s Kaleb Nunnally, back, battles Woodstock North’s Angel Ochoa for the ball in IHSA Class 2A Regional Final boys soccer action at Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. on Saturday, October 24, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Hampshire vs. Jacobs, Class 3A Jacobs Sectional soccer semifinals
Hampshire’s Matthew Perez, right, battles Jacobs’ Jackson Foley in IHSA Class 3A Regional Semifinal boys soccer action at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Class 1A Cary-Grove Girls Tennis Sectional
Julia Lukey of Marian Central plays a ball against Carmen Risdon and Avery Strine of St. Francis in IHSA Sectional tennis doubles at Cary-Grove High School in Cary, Ill. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. Hampshire in Week 9 football action
Hampshire’s Griffin Chamberlain looks for an option against Cary-Grove in varsity football at Hampshire High School in Hampshire, Ill. on Friday, October. 16, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois
Illinois Valley La Salle County Board members voted 13-12 at their Oct. 8 meeting to pass a resolution prohibiting the application of foreign or religious law in county proceedings, after a long debate over Sharia law and the shuttered Fox River Resort.
Kendall County, IL news, sports from Shaw Local News Network
Kendall County Plans for a community solar project on land in unincorporated Kendall County are progressing after Oswego plan commissioners recommended it for village approval.
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois
Illinois Valley Princeton’s volleyball team had to work for a third straight victory over Hall Tuesday, responding to a second-set rally and dispatching the Red Devils 25-11, 23-25, 25-15 at Prouty Gym.
Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Hononegah, IHSA Antioch Sectional Championship girls flag football
Crystal Lake Central’s Skyler Ferrero moves the ball against Hononegah in varsity girls IHSA Sectional Title flag football at Antioch High School in Antioch, Ill. on Tuesday, October. 13, 2026. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Prairie Ridge FVC boys soccer
Photo Galleries | Northwest Herald Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Prairie Ridge FVC boys soccer October 06, 2026 at 10:16 pm CDTBy Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network Prairie Ridge’s Alexander Zinevich, left, battles Crystal Lake Central’s Nicholas Pagonis for the ball in varsity boys soccer at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. on Tuesday, October. 6, 2026.
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs Hampshire in Week 7 football action
Photo Galleries | Northwest Herald Photos: Crystal Lake South vs Hampshire in Week 7 football action October 02, 2026 at 10:04 pm CDTBy Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network Crystal Lake South’s Hector Del Bosque runs the ball in varsity football on Friday, October. 2, 2026 at Hampshire High School in Hampshire.
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Photos: Jacobs vs. Huntley in Week 6 football action
Jacobs’ Austin Stennett fires a pass in varsity football on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at Huntley High School in Huntley. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois
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Photos: Dundee-Crown vs. Hampshire in Week 5 football action
Hampshire’s Landon Hall (16) returns to the sidelines after a first-quarter touchdown against Dundee-Crown in varsity football on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at Hampshire High School in Hampshire.
Photos: Burlington Central vs. Huntley FVC girls volleyball
Huntley’s Riley Galanis, left, hammers the ball as Burlington Central’s Cailen O’Brien, center , and Lani Akenten block in varsity girls volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 at Huntley High School in Huntley. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Dundee-Crown vs. Huntley FVC boys soccer
Huntley’s Cody Hammer, front, races Dundee-Crown’s Joaquin Sanchez for the ball in varsity boys soccer on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Huntley High School in Huntley. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Richmond-Burton vs. Marengo in Week 3 football action
Marengo’s Maverick Shines runs the ball against Richmond-Burton in varsity boys football on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at Rod Poppe Field on the campus of Marengo High School in Marengo. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Drei Teams am Start: Die Ziele der neuen Ringer-Kampfgemeinschaft Rems-Löwen
Korb/Fellbach. Mit drei Teams geht die neu ins Leben gerufene KG Rems-Löwen, eine Ringergemeinschaft der Ringer-Abteilungen des SV Fellbach und SC Korb, in die Saison 2026/2027. Die Verantwortlichen haben in den vergangenen Monaten mächtig Gas gegeben, um optimal vorbereitet zu starten. Außersportlich gab es im Mai ein Fest zum Kennenlernen – mit knapp 100 Gästen. Das Team geht mit einem qualitativ guten Kader an den Start. Die erste Mannschaft der KG Rems-Löwen
Photos: Woodstock vs. Jacobs boys soccer
Jacobs’ Gio Montenegro, right, battles Woodstock’s Luis Quintanilla in varsity boys soccer on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Jacobs High School in Algonquin. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Hampshire vs. Jacobs girls volleyball
Jacobs’ Violet Rebacz blocks against Hampshire in varsity girls volleyball on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Jacobs High School in Algonquin. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Sauk Valley News
Friday Night Drive Rock Falls got off to a strong start and ultimately walked away with a 14-0, forfeit victory over Rockford Lutheran after a long weather delay Friday.
Photos: Prairie Ridge vs. Crystal Lake South in Week 1 football action
Prairie Ridge’s Jesse Kautz runs the ball in varsity football on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Ken Bruhn Field on the campus of Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Richmond-Burton holds first football practice of 2026
Richmond-Burton’s Mason Lowry listens to head coach Mike Noll, left, during varsity football practice on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at Richmond-Burton High School in Richmond. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
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Lions Club member Greg Imhoff and others march with a large flag during the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 5, 2026, along Dole Avenue in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake South defeats Grayslake Central, Class 4A Sectional Championship baseball
Crystal Lake South pitcher Devin DeLoach howls with delight at the conclusion of the first inning in an IHSA Baseball Class 4A Sectional Championship game against Grayslake Central on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Grayslake Central High School in Grayslake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: St. Charles North vs. Huntley Class 4A Sectional Semifinal baseball
Huntley’s Blake Aumann races for home to score against St. Charles North in an IHSA Baseball Class 4A Sectional Semifinal on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at McHenry High School in McHenry. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Woodstock North, IHSA Class 3A Regional Championship baseball
Woodstock North’s Levi Perrotta delivers against Crystal Lake Central in IHSA Class 3A Regional Title baseball on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Prairie Ridge vs. Kaneland, Class 3A Belvidere North Sectional softball final
Kaneland’s Ellie Peck deals against Prairie Ridge in the IHSA Class 3A Sectional Title Game in softball on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Belvidere North High School in Belvidere. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Wauconda, Class 3A Regional baseball
Crystal Lake Central’s Carter Kropke, left, is safe at home as Wauconda’s Brody Rudolph applies a tag in IHSA Class 3A Regional baseball on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Fred Tipps Field on the campus of Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Hononegah, IHSA Class 2A Sectional Semifinal girls soccer
Crystal Lake Central’s Avery Chan, back, races Hononegah’s Annika Londo for the ball in IHSA Class 2A Sectional Semifinal girls soccer on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Woodstock North vs. Crystal Lake Central, IHSA Class IHSA Class 3A Regional Championship softball
Crystal Lake Central’s Lily Perocho delivers against Woodstock North in IHSA Class 3A Regional Title Game softball action on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Marengo vs. Aurora Central, IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship softball
Aurora Central Catholic’s Meghan Buckley is all smiles after scoring against Marengo in varsity girls softball IHSA Class 2A Regional Title Game action on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Raymond Benoy Field on the campus of Marian Central High School in Woodstock. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Hohes Niveau bei den Ringer-Meisterschaften – und viel Lob für den SC Korb
Korb. Die Elite des Württembergischen Ringerverbandes (WRV) hat sich zu den offenen württembergischen Meisterschaften in Korb getroffen. Auch aus dem grenznahen Ausland fanden viele Ringer den Weg in die Ballspielhalle. Dazu noch die Teilnehmer aus der Bundesliga, da war großer Sport garantiert. Weit mehr als 300 Meldungen gingen beim Veranstalter ein, am Ende kämpften 270 Ringer um Titel, Pokale und Medaillen. Die zahlreich vertretene Trainer und Mannschaftsführer
Photos: Johnsburg falls to Peoria Manual in Class 2A Supersectional basketball
Johnsburg’s Jayce Schmitt is introduced before the Skyhawks face Peoria Manual in boys IHSA Class 2A Supersectional basketball on Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, at Sterling High School in Sterling. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. Crystal Lake South, Class 3A Crystal Lake South Regional final
Crystal Lake South’s Carson Trivellini works under the hoop against Cary-Grove in boys IHSA Class 3A Regional Championship basketball on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Geneva, Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Sectional girls basketball
Crystal Lake South’s Makena Cleary, right, battles Geneva’s Linnea Popp for the ball in girls IHSA Class 3A Sectional Championship basketball on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Sycamore, Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Sectional girls basketball
Sycamore’s Quinn Carrier works under the hoop against Crystal Lake South in girls IHSA Class 3A Sectional basketball on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. McHenry, FVC boys basketball
Crystal Lake South’s Noah Cook looks for an option in varsity boys basketball on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at McHenry High School in McHenry. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Marengo vs. St. Edward, Class 2A Marengo Regional championship girls basketball
Marengo’s Maggie Hanson, left, looks for an option as St. Edwards’ Layne Dawson closes in in IHSA Regional Championship girls basketball on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Marengo High School in Marengo. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. McHenry, FVC boys basketball
McHenry’s Haydn Schmidt, left, guards Cary-Grove’s Adam Bauer under the hoop in varsity boys basketball on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at McHenry High School in McHenry. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)
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