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The new facility will include a clubhouse with a slide in the play area.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes issued sharp words this week for landlords he said “aren’t doing their job,” throwing his support behind a proposal aimed at reducing crime in DeKalb by targeting local property owners with hefty fines.

The Newman volleyball team defeated St. Bede in straight sets Tuesday to stay undefeated in the Three Rivers East, while Sterling lost to Moline in a Western Big 6 road match. Erie-Prophetstown's boys and girls cross country teams both took second place at the Three Rivers Meet.

Parents of Sycamore High School student athletes expressed dismay Tuesday with the district’s plans to hold the 2022 graduation ceremony the same weekend as a state conference, potentially conflicting with seniors’ ability to attend their own commencement.

The Seneca boys and girls cross country teams — led by first-place finishes from Austin Aldridge and Evelyn O’Connor — capture the Tri-County Conference championships at the Seneca FFA Farm Lab on Tuesday afternoon.

Huntley remained unbeaten in FVC volleyball with a two-set victory over McHenry. And more in Tuesday's prep roundup.

Liam O'Donoghue, Geneva answer early Batavia goal, prevail 3-1 on Tuesday.

Paige Syswerda became the first girl in Wheaton North volleyball history to notch 1,000 career assists, Lyons volleyball beat Oak Park-River Forest in a matchup of teams unbeaten in the West Suburban Silver, and Montini and Glenbard East were also winners in Tuesday's roundup.

Oregon seized control of its Tuesday night Big Northern Conference match right away, led by a big first set from senior Liz Mois. When Dixon threatened to win the second set, junior Kenna Wubbena sealed the deal, notching back-to-back kills to close out a 25-19, 26-24 victory.

Johnsburg rallied to beat Richmond-Burton 14-25, 25-17, 25-16, handing the Rockets their first Kishwaukee River Conference loss of the season. The win keeps the Skyhawks' hopes for a KRC title alive.

When the Rockets are at their best, back-row players are diving all over the court and front-row players are turning those saves into points. The Rock Falls defense was on full display in the second set Tuesday night against Winnebago in a 25-15, 25-19 Rockets win at Tabor Gym.

Four Bureau County athletes earned all-conference honors in Tuesday’s Three Rivers cross country championships at Prophetstown.

Rochelle rolls through first set, takes down Ottawa in two sets.

St. Charles East goalie Jordan Rolon maintains “swagger”, helps stave off St. Charles North 1-0 on Tuesday at Tri-Cities Soccer Night.

The Ottawa girls tennis team captured one singles match and all three doubles to earn a 4-1 victory over rival La Salle-Peru in Tuesday’s dual at the sun-splashed but windy L-P Sports Complex.