Montini and IC Catholic are 3-0 after wins over bigger schools, Loyola exacted its revenge on St. Francis and Brother Rice nabbed a ranked win over St. Rita in Chicago. Also included in this week's notebook are updates on the CCL/ESCC White and Red Divisions.

One of four returning starters on York's offensive line, Jack Wahr has worked to make sure the Dukes have experienced a drop-off after reaching the Class 8A championship game last year. That, St. Francis offense takes positives in loss to Loyola and more in Bob Narang's notebook.

Naperville Irish Fest is Saturday, Sept. 20 at Central Park, while Glen Ellyn's Oktoberfest is at Two Hound Red Brewing Co. Thursday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Here are Sean King's photos from Tuesday's volleyball match between Geneva and Wheaton Warrenville South.

York volleyball rallied past Glenbard West in a matchup of two of the top teams in the West Suburban Silver, and Glenbard South, Timothy Christian, Benet and St. Francis volleyball were also winners in Tuesday's roundup.

Using some strong defense led by junior Ally Stevenson, Geneva surged ahead in the second set to secure a 2-0 (25-15, 26-24) victory over Wheaton-Warrenville South.

The sign-up deadline is approaching for two Halloween events in Westmont.

The Grove Foundation’s 2025 annual grant program is now open and accepting applications

Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they break down Week 4 in Illinois high school football in the western suburbs.