Sycamore flexes its might

Spartans advance to 2A state quarterfinals ... Read More »

APSE honors Daily Chronicle sports staff

The Daily Chronicle's sports section was honored with several awards this week at the annual Associated Press Sports Editors contest in Kissimmee, Fla.

Cogs falter in crunch time

GENOA – Something changes for the Genoa-Kingston boys basketball team down the stretch in close games. Maybe it’s because of the Cogs’ relatively young rotation, but the Cogs

Prep Sports

Cogs falter in crunch time

GENOA – Something changes for the Genoa-Kingston boys basketball team down the stretch in close games. Maybe it’s because of the Cogs’ relatively young rotation, but the Cogs ... Read More »

The INSIDER: Boys Basketball

SPOTLIGHT ON ... Jake Carpenter DeKalb, junior, guard Carpenter came off the bench to score 12 points, grab six rebounds and provide constant energy in the Barbs’ critical, 6 ... Read More »

NIU Athletics

Huskies' defense struggles against the Eagles

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois women’s basketball team’s usual tough defense was not at the top of its game as Eastern Michigan shot 44.8 percent from the field to earn a 77-57 win on Saturday afternoon in a Mid-American Conference West Division game at the NIU Convocation Center. ... Read More »

NIU men's hoops loses at the buzzer

EDWARDSVILLE – Mark Yelovich hit a turnaround jumper from the baseline at the buzzer to lift SIU Edwardsville to a 64-62 win over the Northern Illinois men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon at the Vadalabene Center. ... Read More »

Bears

McCaskey: Urlacher simply honest about concussions

LAKE FOREST – Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey says Brian Urlacher was simply being honest when he told HBO he would hide concussion symptoms from team doctors. He also ... Read More »

Bears hire Holt as offensive line coach

LAKE FOREST – The Bears have hired Tim Holt as their offensive line coach. The move announced Wednesday completes the coaching staff for next season. Holt takes over for Mike ... Read More »

Blackhawks

Crawford helps Blackhawks top Red Wings

CHICAGO – Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks did just fine without captain Jonathan Toews on Tuesday night. The Detroit Red Wings had a much more difficult time withou ... Read More »

Hawks notes: Crawford makes strides

CHICAGO – Instead of sulking during a midseason slump that jeopardized his starting job, Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford put in long hours with his goaltending coach. Th ... Read More »

Bulls

Lucas hits big shots to boost Bulls

CHICAGO – Bulls guard John Lucas III approaches every game with the same mentality. “I just stay ready,” said Lucas, who has appeared in 24 games this season. “I’m always int ... Read More »

Rose sharp in return, Bulls win

CHICAGO – The cheers started long before Bulls public address announcer Tommy Edwards could finish his sentence during pregame introductions. “Frommm Chiiiicago….” Bulls MVP ... Read More »

Other

Hot Buckeyes hand Illini another loss

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Something's lacking at Illinois, and beleaguered coach Bruce Weber is pretty sure he knows what it is. "The thing that is so frustrating for me is our defens ... Read More »

Big Ten finish has potential to be fantastic

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State has surged to the top of the Big Ten standings, winning five straight, including a game at Ohio State, to snatch sole possession of first ... Read More »

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Closing state prisons and transitional centers
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