After spending four years in the Marines, Shannon Moose has now made a name at St. Charles North as the head athletic trainer.

Sycamore resident and U.S. Army veteran Nate Johnson is the assistant superintendent of the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission, where he finds peace in helping his fellow veterans.

More than 13,500 Illinois women served in the military in World War II, filling a variety of unsung – although critical – roles in all branches of service

Sycamore resident and U.S. Army veteran Nate Johnson is the assistant superintendent of the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission, where he finds peace in helping his fellow veterans.

Though many Medals of Honor were awarded decades after the Civil War, and some stories grew in legend, the sheer number of Illinoisans honored reflects the courage of those from the Land of Lincoln.

More than 13,500 Illinois women served in the military in World War II, filling a variety of unsung – although critical – roles in all branches of service

They are our neighbors, our teachers, our coaches, our friends. They carry stories of courage, sacrifice, and quiet strength – stories that continue to shape the places we call home

Michael Vander Luitgaren threw three touchdowns and had completions to eight different receivers as No. 13 Batavia took down No. 4 Glenbard East 42-21 to advance to its fourth consecutive Class 7A quarterfinal.

Quarterback Jalen Carter led Kaneland past midfield on a potential game-winning drive, but a pass to Carter Grabowski didn’t pick up enough on fourth down and Belvidere North escaped a Class 5A second-round game on Friday night in Belvidere.