‘Incredibly lucky’: Bengals tight end Cam Grandy returns to Fieldcrest for youth camp

Back in Bizzness: Joliet Catholic alum Nick Bizzieri named head football coach at DePaul Prep

DePaul Prep has named Nick Bizzieri as its next head football coach. Bizzieri replaces Mike Passarella, who went 28-38 over seven seasons and led the Rams to the 2024 IHSA Class 4A state title. Bizzieri attended Joliet Catholic and played for the school's 2001 state title team.

Wilmington, Clifton Central, Bishop McNamara players enjoy time at 2026 Shrine Game

Wilmington's Ryan Kettman and Zach Ohlund, Clifton Central's Brady Shule and Bishop McNamara's Ian Irps all wrapped their high school football careers at the 2026 Illinois Shrine Game at Illinois Wesleyan over the weekend.

Hall’s Braden Curran ‘grateful for opportunity’ to play in Illinois Shrine Game

Hall's Braden Curran said playing in the Illinois Shrine Game was a great and humbling experience.

CCL/ESCC football notes: Nazareth’s Cash Coleman, Mount Carmel’s Nathan Samuels highlight latest commitments

Nazareth's Cash Coleman, Mount Carmel's Nathan Samuels and St. Rita's Brandon Johnson Jr. are among the CCL/ESCC football players who've made college commitments in the last several weeks. Here's the latest on recruiting and transfer news in the CCL/ESCC.

An early look at Bureau Valley’s 2026 season: Storm will play in the new Lincoln Land North

The Storm will be paired in the new Lincoln Land North Division with Annawan-Wethersfield, Knoxville, Princeville, ROWVA-Williamsfield and Stark County, allowing for schools much closer in size and distance to Bureau Valley.