Lockport shuts out Plainfield Central 6-0 in the in the Class 4A Lockport Regional championship on Friday.

Joliet West exits the first round of the playoffs, falling to regional host Homewood-Flossmoor 5-0.

The Manteno softball team erupted for an eight-run third inning in the Panthers' 11-6 win over Coal City in the Class 2A Manteno Regional semifinals Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Teams from Coal City, Herscher, Joliet Catholic, Manteno, Morris, Ottawa, and Streator all competed during the Class 2A boys track and field Sectional on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Pontiac High School.

The city of Joliet held its Memorial Day service to remember and honor those who died in service of the county at the City Square downtown on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Seneca got its 20th shutout of the season with an 11-0 win over Reed-Custer in the Class 2A Seneca Regional semifinals Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The Herscher softball team defeated Peotone 8-2 in the Class 2A Manteno Regional quarterfinals at Herscher Monday, May 18, 2026.

Teams from Beecher, IC Catholic, Yorkville Christian, Westmont, Serena, Dwight, Somonauk, Seneca, Peotone, Earlville, Reed Custer, Marquette, Aurora Christian and Newark all competed in the Class 1A Sectional meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Seneca High School.

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