Downers Grove North Linebacker Commits to Ball State University

Vontae Diggs joins one of the highest-ranked recruiting classes in the MAC conference.

Local Football Players Set to Take the Field in College Bowl Games

Remember the names Andrew Hart, Jarel McGriff-Culver and Scott Daly from their days on the high school field? Their new teams will make an appearance in a bowl game.

Downers Grove North Swim Coach Named Coach of the Year

Check out the latest awards racked up by Downers Grove North swim and dive, this time from the Illinois Swimming Association.

Downers Grove North Swim Twins End Family's Legacy on High Note

The Sims siblings have dominated for Downers Grove North swim and dive for years. Now their story ends as twins Gabby and Maddy leave for the hallowed halls of Harvard and Northwestern University, respectively.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

Watch Live: Downers Grove South Boys' Basketball in Thanksgiving Tourney

Check out Downers Grove South as they compete in the 55th Annual Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament.

DG North Girls Swim and Dive Wins First-Ever State Team Trophy

Downers Grove North Lady Trojans topped an incredible season with a second-place finish at state championships Nov. 23.

Downers Grove North Girls Swim and Dive Wins Sectional, Shatters Records

The Lady Trojans move on to the state meet this weekend at New Trier.

Downers Grove North Treks to 2nd Place in State

One tick of the clock separated the DGN Trojans from a first place team finish in the IHSA boys cross country final. The team took home 2nd place overall in IHSA Class 3A.

Downers Grove South Girls Cross Country Finishes 9th in State

Downers Grove South Mustangs put in a strong showing at IHSA state finals Nov. 9 in Peoria.

Bears Topple Packers in Battle of the Backups on Monday Night Football

Josh McCown has a good night in Marc Trestman's offense. Bears are now 5-3.

DG North Girls Swim and Dive Wins First-Ever Conference Title

Downers Grove North Girls' Swim and Dive took home top honors at conference championships Nov. 2–3.

Football: Downers Grove North Blanks Top-Seeded Whitney Young

Downers Grove North upsets top-seeded Whitney Young in 7A playoff action Friday, Nov. 1.

Replay It: Downers Grove North at Whitney Young in Round 1 Playoff

No. 8 seed Downers Grove North faces off against top-seeded Whitney Young, Friday night at 7 p.m., at Lane Stadium in Chicago.

DG North Senior Swim and Dive Ladies Go Out in Style

The Lady Trojans notched another dual meet win Thursday, Oct. 24, against Oak Park-River Forest.

Soccer: Downers Grove South Boys Face LT in Regional Final

Downers Grove South No. 5 seed advances to Hinsdale South Regional final against No. 4 seed Lyons Township.

Downers Grove South Golfers Finish Strong at State

Senior Jack Korzon and junior Trent Caraher put in strong showings at the state final golf meet Oct. 18–19.

Downers Grove North Trojans Stun Hinsdale Central Devils

DG North girls' swimming and diving team celebrated a momentous win against Hinsdale Central, in a dual meet Oct. 18.

Bears Lose to the Redskins, 45-41: You Grade the Game

Backup QB Josh McCown almost pulls through for the Bears.

Chicago Marathon: 112 Downers Grove Residents Cross the Finish Line

Downers Grove resident Ron Williams, 74, completed his 36th marathon Sunday.

Football Recap: Downers Grove South Alone in First Place

Downers Grove North also won Friday, picking up its first conference victory of the season.

Football Preview: Downers South Battles Willowbrook for Conference Lead

Downers Grove North looks to improve to 4-3 against York. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

LIVE FOOTBALL: Downers Grove North Hosts York

Use Patch to watch selected high school football games live. Tonight we bring you York at Downers Grove North at 7:30 p.m.

Grade the Bears Win Over the Giants on NFL Network Thursday Night Football

Who was the difference maker?

Big Security Changes at Chicago Marathon

Lessons learned from Boston Marathon bombing put into practice.

Bulls Best Grizzlies In St. Louis Road Show

Chicago's second unit praised with getting Bulls back on track against Memphis.

Football: Downers Grove North Doubles Up South, 42-21

The Trojans and Mustangs both move to 3-3 on the season after Friday's crosstown game.

Grade the Bears in Game 5 Loss to Saints

Alshon Jeffery sets team record in receiving yards in losing effort.

Derrick Rose is Back ... and Good as New?

Do you think the Bulls will be a contender this year?

LIVE FOOTBALL: Trojans, Mustangs Take Field for Crosstown Showdown

Use Patch to watch selected high school football games live. Tonight we bring you Downers Grove North at Downers Grove South at 7:30 p.m.

Bears vs. Saints: Who Will Win? Patch Poll

Vote in our Chicago Bears poll and contribute to our Bears open forum.

Free Hot Dogs at the White Sox Funeral

Who spent a beautiful Sunday watching the White Sox lose for the 99th time?

Football Recap: Downers Grove North, South Headed in Opposite Directions

No Bears Comeback, Just a Letdown

Who shoulders the blame for Chicago Bears defeat in Detroit?

Football: Lyons Township Tops Downers Grove North, 17-10

The Trojans dropped to 2-3 overall and 0-3 conference with the loss Friday.

Bears vs. Lions: Pick the Winner in Our Online Poll

Get the score right and we'll send you a Patch cap.

Football: DGS Looks to Win Third Straight, DGN Hosts Lyons

Football action kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday for Downers Grove North and South high schools.

LIVE FOOTBALL: Downers Grove North Hosts Lyons Township

Use Patch to watch selected high school football games live. Tonight we bring you Lyons Township at Downers Grove North at 7:30 p.m.

Northwestern and NIU Football to Face Off in 2014

The teams will play each other for the first time in nine years.