High school boys soccer practices opened up across Illinois this week. Here are five storylines we’ll be watching in 2025 across The Times coverage area.

Two-time Times All-Area Softball first-teamer RayElle Brennan has committed to continue her education at Olivet Nazarene University and her softball career with the Tigers.

High school girls volleyball practices opened up across Illinois this week. Here are five storylines we’ll be watching in 2025 across The Times coverage area.

Streator's Mya Zavada has signed on to continue her education and volleyball career at Illinois Valley Community College.

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Teams from Ottawa, Streator and Marquette headed to the gridiron on the first day of football practice for the 2025 season.

Times All-Area Golf honoree Keegan Murphy has committed to continue his education at Illinois Valley Community Collegeand his golf career with the Eagles.

Local high school football coaches — Ottawa’s Chad Gross, Streator’s Jay Slone, and Seneca’s Terry Maxwell — while not quite the same as when they played, still get 'That feeling' when Friday's game day rolls around.

Ottawa's new varsity volleyball coach Kristina Kore was pleased with Pirates' offseason and is excited to see what her squad can accomplish this fall.

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The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason with a 24-24 tie with the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.