July 10, 2025
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Rinus VeeKay edges Coyne Racing teammate Jacob Abel for final spot in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 lineup

In last-chance qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, Rinus VeeKay was barely faster than rookie Jacob Abel, his teammate at Plainfield-based Dale Coyne Racing, and will start last in the field of 33 come Sunday.

By Tim Cronin – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

Photos: Class 1A girls track sectional in Seneca

Teams from Aurora Christian, Beecher, Dwight, Earlville, Hinckley-Big Rock, Kankakee-McNamara, Lisle, Momence, Newark, Marquette, Seneca, Indian Creek, Somonauk, Westmont, Wilmington and Yorkville all competed during the Class 1A Sectional track meet on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Seneca High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Dwight softball starts quick, holds on to defeat WFC

The Dwight softball team scored two runs in the top of the first inning and held the lead throughout an 8-5 Tri-County Conference victory over Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell on Tuesday at Woodland High School in each sides regular-season finale.

By Brian Hoxsey●