Local courses in Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox and Joliet make disc golf an attractive option and social sport that's fun to try alone or with friends and family of all ages.
Lincoln-Way West senior Jake O’Leary has battled the heat as a catcher for the Warriors this summer baseball season and is now gearing up for a strong season at tight end on the gridiron.
L-W Central’s Walshon and L-W West’s Carr are among the athletes to make commitments to play softball in college.
A six-run sixth inning powered the New Lenox Rebels past the Tinley Park Bulldogs in a 13-14 year-old all-star tournament game in Tinley Park.
At 318 feet, it's reachable on your drive, even if you're an experienced and talented player. For newcomers, look at putting your drive in a good spot to set up an opportunistic approach shot.
Disc golf in Mokena provides a great opportunity to socialize with friends and get a little exercise without putting a dent in your wallet.
Lincoln-Way North 11, Providence 10. Corey Krupcke delivers two-out, two-run game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th to lift Phoenix in Phil Lawler Summer Classic regional play.
The New Lenox Rebels dropped a 5-0 decision to the Oak Lawn Lightning in all-star baseball tourney play at Tinley Park.
It's almost a whole new team for Lincoln-Way West as ballplayers try to make impressions that'll last into the spring season.
Lincoln Way West 9, Romeoville 8. Tyler Kopp drives in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh with a base hit up the middle.
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Veteran umpire Kevin Jasionowski spends a lot of his time calling balls and strikes while also pursuing a full-time career as a mechanical engineer.
The Sandburg regional is jam-packed with all four Lincoln-Way high schools as well as Providence.
Providence Catholic graduate and Orland Park native Tom Barry is mystifying hitters this summer as the ace of the San Luis Obispo Blues staff in the California Collegiate League.
Warriors preparing for upcoming girls volleyball season in summer league play at Palos Courts.
Twenty-eight year-old works with Joliet Slammers' staff and works with his wife, Julie, to raise a family.
Family, friends and former teammates gather to honor the memory of the late-Chase Niemeier nearly one year to the day after his tragic death in a farm accident.
With both their leagues locked out as new labor agreements are negotiated, Dwyane Wade and Devin Hester are spending their time running summer camps for kids.
Dwyane Wade and Devin Hester picked teams to toss footballs and shoot hoops Friday during their sports camps. See how it went down.
The Chase Niemeier Memorial Tournament will be held this weekend at the Tyler/Bentley complex.
The Chicago Bears star led a football camp in New Lenox on Thursday, playing quarterback and teaching some kids how to run routes.
The Chicago Bears and Miami Heat stars coached up hundreds of area children Thursday during the first day of their football and basketball camps in New Lenox.
The NBA superstar took his talents to New Lenox again Thursday, and the kids loved seeing him dunk, but perhaps liked eliminating him from the game knockout a bit more.
If it's Tuesday night and it's after work, that can mean only one thing. It's time for a game of softball. And not just any game. These men play for local bragging rights.
The Miami Heat star will be back in New Lenox this weekend, something that grew out of his friendship with Mayor Tim Baldermann, who did personal security for Wade.
Former Lincoln-Way Central standout Josh Flores is enjoying a strong season for the Joliet Slammers.
New Lenox resident Nick Byerley calls balls and strikes and also makes sure there's someone on the other fields to do so, too.
One-time Astros draft pick is trying to stay above .300 and rekindle pro career in Frontier League.
Lincoln-Way Central’s Brad Foster has turned into a gym rat this summer as he gets ready for his senior season and hopefully a college career.
Ex-Knight left-hander Kevin Patterson calls Rockford his home away from home, finds his niche working out the pen.
Sean Bormet has accepted a job to return to Ann Arbor as an assistant coach with the Wolverines.
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Director of Golf/PGA professional Bob Schulz tells you how to play the treacherous par-5, fifth hole in New Lenox.
Scenic golf course in New Lenox earns earns high marks from Golf Digest.
In Celtics Nation, they're still talking about a magicl run that led to Providence's 37-4 record and a second-place finish in the Class 4A baseball state tournament.
New Lenox Park District athletic coordinator Jason Braglia is heavily involved with sports programs throughout the summer.
New Lenox Girls Softball serves the purpose of providing opportunities for youngsters to play ball and have fun. What more could you ask?
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This year's Celtics team will go down in history as one of the program's all-time best. And the Celtics will send nearly every one of their seniors on to play in college next year.