Chris Walker

DeKalb senior Issy Smith delivered nine straight service points against Kaneland in the second set and the Barbs used that momentum to sweep the Knights, 25-22, 25-19, for their first win of the season.

The public is invited to Belle Vue Park on Friday for a ribbon cutting for “The Bridge at Belle Vue Park,” followed by a community bike ride. “The Bridge at Belle Vue Park,” connects Belle Vue Lane to the south via a 10-foot shared-use path with Virgil Gilman Trail.

Sophomore Armando Jarquin, one of many young and fresh faces for the Wheaton North soccer team, scored two goals with the game-winner in the Falcons' first win over Geneva in three years. That, plus notes on Hinsdale South, Glenbard West and more in Chris Walker's soccer notes.

Oswego East battled until the end, including having a free kick attempt being punched out with two seconds left, in a 1-0 loss to Waubonsie Valley.

A Sugar Grove food pantry opened this month at its new location, a chance for volunteers to continue their mission of serving area families in need.

The 2025 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2025 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The 2025 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

From a high-impact freshman to the reigning player of the year, we take a look at five boys soccer players that can have a big impact on their teams this year.

We take a look at each Daily Chronicle area boys soccer team, their top players, expectations for 2025 and more.

Check out our team-by-team boys soccer preview with top returners, key newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season in the Northwest Herald area.

It took the fourth game of the season for St. Charles East to score a goal last year. It didn’t take them nearly as long when the Saints opened their season on Monday at Oswego in a 3-2 win.

From the front lines to the back of the defense, we look at five players who can have big volleyball seasons this year.

We take a look at each area volleyball team, what they expect for the year and who the top players, new and returning, are for each team.

We take a look at each boys cross country team in the area, their top athletes and aspirations for the year.