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Oregon student earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (63+ words) Shaw Local Education News from Shaw Local News Network (Shaw Local News Network) McKenna Wilson of Oregon was among 595 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank…...
Illinois State 28, NIU 24: Huskies drop home opener despite late comeback attempt
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (845+ words) Northern Illinois University running back Elijah Porter (24) gets brought down by Illinois State University defensive backs Wyatt Mueller (32) and Jordan Colemanafter (3) after gaining some yards during the game on Saturday Sept. 12, 2026, held at Huskie Stadium. (David Toney for Shaw Local…...
Evan Steimleâs 81-yard TD strike to Lane Decker helps send Erie-Prophetstown to 14-13 win at Newman â Shaw Local
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (785+ words) With the game on the line and the Erie-Prophetstown football team looking to beat Newman for the first time since 2003, Panthers senior quarterback and linebacker Evan Steimle came through. Facing a third-and-11 late and down a score to the Comets,…...
Multi-sport athletes having great success: The Herald-News Flag Football Notebook
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (461+ words) Plainfield South's Carly McDonald is one of several multi-sport athletes enjoying success during flag football season. (Rob Oesterle) With flag football being a new sport for area high schools, it stands to reason there aren’t a lot of girls who…...
St. Charles Northâs Zandria Richardson putting up video game numbers in flag football after decade in tackle â Shaw Local
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (714+ words) St. Charles North's Alexzandria Richardson runs the ball for a gain against Naperville Central on Thursday, Sept. 3,2026 in Naperville. (Karen Naess for Shaw Local News Network/Karen Naess ) Cheerleading didn’t fit Zandria Richardson. She wanted to play on the field,…...
NIU and Illinois State play Saturday. Here are 9 players from the Friday Night Drive area to keep an eye on â Shaw Local
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (814+ words) Northern Illinois University safety Malik Armstrong (right) looks to make a tackle during a drill at spring practice in April at Huskie Stadium at NIU in DeKalb. (Mark Busch) Illinois State heads to DeKalb on Saturday to take on NIU,…...
CCL football: No longer in a run-heavy offense, Warren transfer Reed Dangel letting it fly at Carmel
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (773+ words) Carmel's Reed Dangel has 626 passing yards and 5 touchdowns with 0 interceptions in his team's first three games of the season. (capturedby.Camilo) Reed Dangel had two tasks as Warren’s quarterback last season. Those tasks were to operate the team’s run-heavy offense…...
2026 Week 4 Illinois high school football Media Poll
3+ day, 29+ min ago (137+ words) Shaw Local 2026 Week 4 Illinois high school football Media Poll Providence Catholic's Jaden Malone (left) and DeAngelo Coates celebrate a touchdown by Malone during a game against Joliet Catholic Academy in Week 3. Providence is the top ranked team in Class 5A by…...
Where to find game day specials as the Bears kick off the 2026 NFL season Sept. 13
3+ day, 49+ min ago (628+ words) One of the most anticipated dates on the calendar for Chicago football fans is the first day of the NFL action, and this year, the Bears open their season against the Carolina Panthers at noon on Sunday, Sept. 13, in Charlotte....
Suburban Life Athlete of the Week: Mac Murray, Wheaton North, football, senior
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (365+ words) School: Wheaton North, senior Why he was selected: Murray rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries in Wheaton North’s 24-15 win over Lake Park. He was voted the Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Other nominees were Downers…...