Cody Kulbartz’s last-second block secures Newark’s win over Streator at Plano Classic
Cody Kulbartz’s last-second block secures Newark’s win over Streator at Plano Classic

Newark senior center Cody Kulbartz’s block in the final seconds helped secure the Norsemen’s 59-58 victory over Streator in the 15th-place game of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic on Tuesday morning.
Explore Illinois state parks, historic sites in January

Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the Illinois State Museum.
Charlie Waca: A motivator, cultivator of young talent, minds
Charlie Waca: A motivator, cultivator of young talent, minds
Charlie Waca: A motivator, cultivator of young talent, minds
There is one thing you will find behind every winning head coach and successful football program: a good assistant coach who is loyal and dedicated to the head coach and the mission of the team. For 38
Peru firefighters to service Dalzell starting Jan. 1
Peru firefighters to service Dalzell starting Jan. 1
Gov. Pritzker selects Morrison native to be Assistant Adjutant General – Air of the Illinois National Guard
The Illinois National Guard announced Monday that Gov. JB Pritzker has chosen Col. Steven B. Rice to be Assistant Adjutant General – Air of the Illinois National Guard. Rice will replace Maj. Gen. Dan McDonough, who will
Is the Chicago Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here’s what the numbers say.

The Chicago Bears’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here’s a look at what the numbers say.