Rick Heidner, a Republican from Barrington, speaks to voters following a candidate form in Tazewell County on January 15, 2026 (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore) The Barrington Hills […]
BY MILLIE LANGE NEWTON — Effingham was a winner over Newton St. Thomas in junior high volleyball competition Thursday. The Mustangs won the seventh-grade matchup 27-25, 25-13. Anna Gouchenouer, Mia […]
Teutopolis is gearing up for some great Wooden Shoes basketball. Saturday brings the 13th Annual Wooden Shoe Shootout, featuring eight state-ranked teams in their respective classes. There will be a […]
Effingham won the championship of the Hillsboro Freshman/Sophomore Tournament. HILLSBORO — Effingham ran out to a 21-9 opening quarter lead and went on to beat Taylorville 54-43 to win […]
BY MILLIE LANGE KANSAS — Cumberland High School finished regular season play in girls basketball with a 64-30 pounding of Tri-County Thursday evening. The Pirates ran out to a 19-4 […]
BY MILLIE LANGE DECATUR — Dieterich High School moved into a 15-14 opening quarter lead and led 38-32 going into the final period Thursday evening. But, Decatur Unity Christian went […]
BY MILLIE LANGE KANKAKEE — Crown them champions! Stewardson-Strasburg took on Morton Grove MCC in the championship game of the Illinois Elementary School Association Class 8-2A State Boys Basketball Tournament […]