Stretched out across Barrington High School’s main field is a group of 30 boys playing soccer in the harsh wind. There’s one blob of red, and another gray. There are a few spectators too, braving...

When senior Brody Dickson decided to join his friend Iki Takahashi in a rock climbing session, he didn't expect it would change his whole summer. What started as a hangout quickly became a commitment,...

A conical shaped object soars through the stale air of the gym. Two pairs of eyes stare at the shuttlecock, (colloquially known as a birdie), tracking its swift movements from the backcourt to the...

Football fans often look to Super Bowl Sunday as a national holiday, and they are pretty much right. Millions of Americans, (and even non-Americans), celebrate the spectacular event that is the Super Bowl....

The bleachers at Hersey High School were abuzz. Chatter filled the air, greetings of students and teachers, parents and friends. As the Special Olympics team prepared for their basketball game, excitement...

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Pre State Interview Q: How do your previous experiences at state competitions shape your mindset and preparation for this year's race? A: My...

Megan Holland Q: When did you start playing your sport? A: I have played soccer since I was about 2 years old, so basically my whole life. I played a lot of other sports too, travel softball, travel...

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.  Q: What inspired you to return to tennis this year after taking a break last season? A: Being away from tennis for a long period of time...

Scout Storms Q:  When did you start playing your sport? A: I started running seriously during COVID, with so many other sports canceled or changed I had time to run, so toward the end of my 7th grade...

As distance runners, Mia Sirois, Abby Lewis, Scout Storms and Kaleigh Burns are no strangers to running a mile. With Lewis, Storms and Burns state being runner-ups in the 4x800m relay (and freshman Sirois...

From a mid-season coaching change to a quarterback injury at a critical point in the season, the Chicago Bears organization has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. The big question is: What's next?...