Storm assistant Pokey Chatman’s name belongs in mix when Sky answer who next head coach will be “You always take the call,” Chatman told the Sun-Times. “But I’m also not chasing a chair.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023
West Side legend William “Wolf” Nelson retires after 33 seasons at Farragut Nelson, who coached Kevin Garnett and Ronnie Fields, leaves Farragut with a record of 541-320. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023
Ahead of first GOP presidential debate, Illinois Republicans tread carefully In Illinois, many current and former Republicans are steering clear of weighing in on Donald Trump’s absence from Wednesday’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023
No. 2 Lincoln-Way East opens as Class 8A favorite Lincoln-Way East opens the season Thursday with an intriguing showdown against Kenwood, one of the best teams in the Public League, at Gately. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023
No. 3 Batavia reloads with ‘state title potential’ The Bulldogs return quarterback Ryan Boe and 10 other starters back from the team that lost to Mount Carmel in the Class 7A state championship game. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023
Diving dispute: Park district says it floated permit requirement by Friday Morning Swim Club Organizers of the hugely popular club that attracts thousands to Montrose Harbor every Friday previously said they hadn’t heard anything from the park district. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023
No. 4 Loyola’s experienced defense set to carry the load early Five starters return on defense from a team that won the Class 8A title last season. The new starters stepping in are nearly all seniors. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023
No. 5 Nazareth poised to compete with the area’s large school powers It would have been easy to slot the Roadrunners several notches higher. The talent level in LaGrange Park is among the highest in the state. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023
No. 6 Maine South using last season’s controversy as motivation The Hawks have a returning quarterback and a team full of experienced seniors. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023
Elites get coaching makeover: A look at five new coaches There are new faces in charge at Lemont, Loyola. St. Rita, Bolingbrook and Kankakee. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023
No. 7 York has transformed Elmhurst into a high school football hotbed The Dukes, ranked No. 7 in the preseason Super 25, played in front of huge home crowds last season. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2023
No. 8 Warren out to prove it is ‘not a team to mess with’ Defense is king in Gurnee. Coach Bryan McNulty’s defense at Warren is one of the most dependably dominant units in the state every season. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023
The art of hydrant jerking Water department workers make sure that when the fire department opens a hydrant, something comes out. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023
Kenwood leads the way with two of the five most significant transfers to watch this season As usual, there are some intriguing transfers around the area, including two who landed at a Public League power. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023 No. 9 Prairie Ridge leans on culture, confident it will excel without Tyler Vasey The bulk of the starters return on the offensive and defensive lines. John Fallaw, a leader on both lines, believes this year’s group is significantly better than last season’s team that finished 12-2 and lost to East St. Louis in the Class 6A state title game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023 Veteran journalist Gilbert Bailon named executive editor of WBEZ Bailon was most recently the executive editor at KERA, Dallas’s NPR affiliate. Prior to KERA, he spent nearly 15 years at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023 Chicago needs an advice column. ‘Someone In Chicago’ is here to help In 1955, Eppie Lederer became the Sun-Times’ third “Ann Landers,” bringing the advice column national prominence. This is an advice column for today. Send in your questions.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023 No. 10 Palatine poised to join area’s elite behind Dominik Ball, Jaylen Williams Ball’s senior season was always going to be special for Palatine’s football program.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023 Veteran broadcaster Mark Krueger dies at 57 Mark Krueger, a fixture on the local high school and college broadcasting scene for several decades, has died unexpectedly.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023 A 9-year-old shouldn’t have to fear being shot for being a kid Michael Goodman’s alleged actions are beyond depraved. As more children are killed in gun violence, more parents fear their children will become victims.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023 DJ Casper, Chicagoan who created the ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ dies at 58 Casper was known to music and dance fans around the globe for the hugely popular line dance/song.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023 Cubs’ Jeimer Candelario embracing transition to part-time first baseman Candelario has been borrowing catcher Miguel Amaya’s first baseman’s glove. That’s how long it has been since he played the position.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023 Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams steps into the spotlight after standout freshman season Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams’ freshman season was one of the best in Illinois high school history. He threw for 2,737 yards and 37 touchdowns.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023 QUIZ: Name that Chicago beach Think you know the lakefront? Test your knowledge identifying various Windy City beaches by only looking at a photo.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023 Dante Culbreath steps down after 13 seasons as Simeon football coach The Wolverines were consistently one of the best teams in the Public League under Culbreath.