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Lucas Hicks struck out nine in a complete-game one-hitter to lead Westmont past Lisle to a regional title, Mac McGarry took a no-hitter into the seventh as Nazareth improved to 34-0 on the season and Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South softball were both winners Saturday.
Lincoln-Way East and Lemont each captured team titles in their respective tennis sectionals along with results in baseball, softball and soccer in Saturday's sports roundup.
The Streator softball team dropped a doubleheader to visiting East Peoria on Saturday.
McHenry County will send 12 entries (six singles, six doubles) to next week's IHSA State Boys Tennis Tournament, Richmond-Burton and Johnsburg will meet for a sectional title in girls soccer, and more in Saturday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.
Genoa-Kingston upset Stillman Valley to win its first regional title since 2012 behind strong performances from Kiki Mitchell and Faith Thompson. That, a DeKalb County United road win and more in the roundup.
The Golden Ratio Robotics team and received the Franklin Division Second Place Connect Award at the FIRST World Championships on April 20 in Houston, Texas.
Benoit will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Sunday, May 26.
The Village of Minooka worked with Verde Solutions to construct a solar energy system that will power the village's wastewater treatment plant's energy needs.
The $2,640,000 would go toward supporting the construction of the three receiving stations, which are integral to the success of the Lake Michigan Water Source Project
The Genoa-Kingston Kiwanis Club is part of a global volunteers organization dedicated to improving the world.
Thirteen Mexican restaurants are participating in the program, which can be found on the free Travel St. Charles app.
The Fike family has established a $60,000 fund to provide scholarships to students participating in Illinois Valley Community College’s Center for Accessibility and Neurodiversity.
Lawrence 'Big Twist' Nolan historic marker unveiling set for May 25 in the southern Illinois city of Murphysboro.
Illinois 4-H partnered with Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) to help turn the tide by planting more than 900 oak trees in 38 counties this spring.
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County's Youth Kayak Fishing Program will provide new opportunities to youth.