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Photos: Crystal Lake's Academy Building before, during and after demolition

Despite efforts to save the structure, built in the 1850s, Crystal Lake's Academy Building became a pile of rubble Tuesday with the completion of demolition.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 13, 2026 at 4:24 pm CST

Jacobs’ Malachi, Elijah Bell get the best of dad, Marian Central coach Lafeyette Bell

First-year Marian Central boys basketball coach Lafeyette Bell got the chance to coach against his sons Elijah and Malachi Bell, who play for Jacobs, on Saturday. Malachi Bell, a freshman guard, scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, as Jacobs won 57-48.

By Joe Aguilar●

January 13, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Underclassmen Alex Nowacki, Emma Bierman look to lead turnaround at Woodstock

Woodstock freshman Alex Nowacki and sophomore Emma Bierman combined for 46 points Monday night in a 55-34 win against Harvard, giving the Blue Streaks their fourth straight win following a seven-game losing streak.

By Alex Kantecki●

January 12, 2026 at 10:25 pm CST

Once sidelined by a seizure, Crystal Lake Central’s Cait Jones capitalizing on second chance at wrestling

Crystal Lake Central's Cait Jones, who was diagnosed with epilepsy after a seizure during her freshman year, is back on the mat and enjoying a strong start to her senior season.

By Russ Hodges●

January 12, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Photos: Sideline celebrity sightings at Soldier Field

The Chicago Bears making the playoffs is a big deal in Chicago and the excitement brought out many celebrities with Chicago ties. Among those spotted Sunday were musician Chance the Rapper, actors Vince Vaughn from "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" and Jake Connelly of "Stranger Things," along with local sports celebrities including Pete Crow-Armstrong from the Cubs, Chicago Bears hall of famers Brian Urlacher and Devin Hester and Bearman.

By Mark Busch ●

January 12, 2026 at 12:00 am CST