While St. Francis' TJ McMillen never visited campus, the junior fell in love with Illinois and its coaching staff from the start. McMillen committed to the Illini on Friday.

Marist's Ryan Sims gave himself a week to make sure the school he chose to play collegiate football at felt right. The junior wide receiver committed to Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

Nazareth's Justin Taylor had a goal to catch more college coaches' attention after his junior season. He caught Wisconsin's and committed to the Badgers last week.

Loyola quarterback Jake Stearney didn't want to wait any longer to make his college decision, committing to Colgate last Friday. Plus notes on Marist's Jamel Howard Jr., Nazareth's Justin Taylor and Gabe Kaminski and Mount Carmel's Darrion Dupree.

Lake Zurich’s Jack Sanborn: ‘I grew up watching a lot of the players here.' Sanborn is among several Chicago-area natives who hope to earn roster spots on the Bears.

Marian Central 2013 graduate Liam Kirwan will take over at his alma mater at age 27. Kirwan was an assistant coach at Loyola over the last five seasons.