FLAG FOOTBALL – Richwoods’ Jarhyal McNeil, left, and Hillsboro’s Alice Beckett battle for a pass in the driving rain during the high school flag football regional quarterfinals Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. The Knights eliminated the Hiltoppers 65-6.
FLAG FOOTBALL – The Richwoods Knights take shelter under a set of umbrellas on the sideline as they battle Hillsboro during the high school flag football regional quarterfinals Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. The Knights eliminated the Hiltoppers 65-6.
FLAG FOOTBALL – Richwoods’ Anjaliyah Adams, right, sneaks by Hillsboro defender Ava Dossett during the high school flag football regional quarterfinals Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. The Knights eliminated the Hiltoppers 65-6.
FLAG FOOTBALL – Richwoods’ Acosia Morris tries to slip through the Hillsboro defense during the high school flag football regional quarterfinals Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. The Knights eliminated the Hiltoppers 65-6.
FLAG FOOTBALL – Richwoods’ Jayda Russell, left, and Jarhyal McNeil, right chase down Hillsboro’s Savannah Petra during the high school flag football regional quarterfinals Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. The Knights eliminated the Hiltoppers 65-6.
GHOSTS VS. TROJANS – IVC’s Colin Toliver (1) tries to avoid Elmwood/Brimfield’s Cadence Metz in the second half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Chillicothe. The Grey Ghosts defeated the Trojans 51-8.
GHOSTS VS. TROJANS – IVC fans in the student section show some enthusiasm as the Grey Ghosts battle Elmwood/Brimfield in the second half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Chillicothe. The Grey Ghosts defeated the Trojans 51-8.
GHOSTS VS. TROJANS – IVC’s Maison Toliver sports some stylish face paint as the Grey Ghosts battle Elmwood/Brimfield in the second half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Chillicothe. The Grey Ghosts defeated the Trojans 51-8.
GHOSTS VS. TROJANS – IVC cheerleaders do a little square dancing as the Grey Ghosts battle Elmwood/Brimfield in the second half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Chillicothe. The Grey Ghosts defeated the Trojans 51-8.
PRINCES VS. TITANS – Annawan/Wethersfield’s Cole Goodley, right, hangs onto Princeville quarterback Coley Palmers jersey in the first half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Princeville. The Princes fell to the Titans 44-23.
PRINCES VS. TITANS – Princeville’s Ethaniel Menold (64) brings down Annawan/Wethersfield quarterback Pierce Childs in the end zone for a safety in the first half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Princeville. Childs was penalized for intentional grounding. The Princes fell to the Titans 44-23.
PRINCES VS. TITANS – Fans in the Princeville student section cheer on the Princes as they battle Annawan/Wethersfield in the first half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 in Princeville. The Princes fell to the Titans 44-23.
HORROR CON – Actor Dave Sheridan, right, best known as “Doofy” and “Ghostface” from the 2000 horror parody film “Scary Movie,” poses with fan Chase Reichart of Sherman as Seth Reichart snaps a photo Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 during the Central Illinois Horror Con at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie. The event featured celebrity guests Sheridan and “Sleepaway Camp” actress Felissa Rose plus a variety of horror-themed vendors and artists.
HORROR CON – Actress Felissa Rose, left, famed for her role in the cult classic slasher film “Sleepaway Camp,” poses for a selfie with fan Madeline Lee of Carlinville during the Central Illinois Horror Con on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie. Rose has become a horror icon over the years, amassing more than 200 film credits and a “scream queen” designation.
HORROR CON – Macabre artist Reb from Chicago contemplates a piece of art she’s working on at her booth during the Central Illinois Horror Con on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie.
HORROR CON – A porcelain doll, modified by Normal artist Kelly Lesney into a zombie, is reflected in a cracked mirror at the Kelly’s Kreepies booth during the Central Illinois Horror Con on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie. Lesney offers a variety of hand-painted dolls creatively reimagined as undead creatures.
HORROR CON – Artist Kelsi Mathias of Pekin works on a new piece at her Dessicated Decorations booth during the Central Illinois Horror Con on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie. Mathias takes unwanted and discarded figurines and converts them into horror-themed collectibles.
HORROR CON – A youngster tries out a creepy mask made by artist Chad Smith of Washington during the Central Illinois Horror Con on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie. Smith designs and creates a wide variety of high-quality, detailed latex masks, body parts, props and other creepy decor.
PND VS. RICHWOODS VOLLEYBALL – The Peoria Notre Dame Irish high-five each other during players introductions to start their high school volleyball match against Richwoods on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at PND High School. The Irish defeated the Knights in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-7.
PND VS. RICHWOODS VOLLEYBALL – The Richwoods Knights cheer on their teammates during player introductions to start their high school volleyball match against Peoria Notre Dame on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at PND High School. The Irish defeated the Knights in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-7.
PND VS. RICHWOODS VOLLEYBALL – Peoria Notre Dame’s Whitney Park bumps the ball against Richwoods during their high school volleyball match Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at PND High School. The Irish defeated the Knights in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-7.
PND VS. RICHWOODS VOLLEYBALL – Peoria Notre Dame’s Violet Gardner (14) tries to spike the ball past Richwoods’ Talia Tatum during their high school volleyball match Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at PND High School. The Irish defeated the Knights in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-7.
FLAG FOOTBALL REGIONAL – Richwoods’ Mya Tennon, left, breaks up a pass intended for Champaign Central’s Mya de la Cruz in the second half of their flag football regional title game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Richwoods Stadium. The Maroons eliminated the Knights 46-12.
FLAG FOOTBALL REGIONAL – Richwoods’ Alannah Lobdell, left, and Champaign Central’s Mya de la Cruz collide in the first half of their flag football regional title game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Richwoods Stadium. The Maroons eliminated the Knights 46-12.
FLAG FOOTBALL REGIONAL – Champaign Central quarterback Eden Harding, left, scrambles past Richwoods’ Reniya Burns in the first half of their flag football regional title game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Richwoods Stadium. The Maroons eliminated the Knights 46-12.
FLAG FOOTBALL REGIONAL – Champaign Central’s Iy’Jah Grant, left, grabs Richwoods’ Acosia Morris’s flag and jersey in the first half of their flag football regional title game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Richwoods Stadium. The Maroons eliminated the Knights 46-12.
FLAG FOOTBALL REGIONAL – The Champaign Central Maroons celebrate their 46-12 victory over Richwoods in a flag football regional title game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Richwoods Stadium.
HOCKEY CAMP – Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel talks with his team during training camp Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Owens Center in Peoria. Their season opens Oct. 17 at the Quad City Storm with their home opener a week later against the Pee Dee Icecats.
HOCKEY CAMP – The Peoria Rivermen show some intensity during training camp Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Owens Center in Peoria.
HOCKEY CAMP – Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, in helmet, and assistant coach Eric Levine share a laugh during training camp Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Owens Center in Peoria.
HOCKEY CAMP – Rivermen goalie Nick Grabko handles a shot during training camp Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Owens Center in Peoria.
EUREKA VS. TRI-VALLEY – Eureka players run through a dense mist for introductions before the start of their Week 8 high school football game against Tri-Valley on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Eureka High School. The Vikings defeated the Hornets 55-21.
EUREKA VS. TRI-VALLEY – Tri-Valley’s Preston Johnson (10) brings down Eureka’s Lincoln Knapp in the first half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Eureka High School. The Vikings defeated the Hornets 55-21.
EUREKA VS. TRI-VALLEY – Eureka fans show some frustration as the Hornets fall far behind the Tri-Valley Vikings in the first half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Eureka High School. The Vikings defeated the Hornets 55-21.
EUREKA VS. TRI-VALLEY – Eureka’s Chris Bunting (29) loses his grip on a pass as he’s tackled by Tri-Valley’s Owen McLean in the first half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Eureka High School. The Vikings defeated the Hornets 55-21.
EUREKA VS. TRI-VALLEY – Eureka’s Finn Hoffman, left, upends Tri-Valleys’ Kix Yaklich (7) as they battle for an onside kick in the first half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Eureka High School. The Vikings defeated the Hornets 55-21.
PEKIN VS. MORTON – Pekin’s Chase Kruger makes a diving tackle on Morton’s Keenan Smith in the first half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Pekin Community High School. The Potters defeated the Dragons 42-13.
PEKIN VS. MORTON – Morton’s Jackson Nowicki (42) snags Pekin running back Jayden Dawe’s shirt on a run in the second half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Pekin Community High School. The Potters defeated the Dragons 42-13.
PEKIN VS. MORTON – Pekin’s Dylan Anderson (6) tries to escape Morton’s Brody Pinter in the second half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 in Pekin. The Potters defeated the Dragons 42-13.
PEKIN VS. MORTON – Morton’s Jackson Nowicki (42) celebrates a Pekin turnover late in the second half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 in Pekin. The Potters defeated the Dragons 42-13.
PEKIN VS. MORTON – The Morton Potters celebrate their 42-13 win over Pekin in a Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Pekin Community High School.
PEKIN VS. MORTON – Morton head coach Adam O’Neill beams with pride after the Potters routed the Pekin Dragons 42-13 in a Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 in Pekin.
STATE GOLF – Peoria Notre Dame’s Jack Coulter chips out of a bunker on No. 8 during the IHSA Class 2A boys golf state tournament Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Weibring Golf Club in Normal.
IB VS. H-E VOLLEYBALL – The Illini Bluffs Tigers are bathed in pink light as they are introduced before their high school volleyball match against Hartsburg-Emden on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers fell to the Fighting Stags in three sets 23-25, 25-17, 21-25.
IB VS. H-E VOLLEYBALL – Illini Bluffs’ Addi Woertz (5) spikes the ball against Illini Bluffs’ Emma Eeten (12) and Allie Grelck in the second set of their high school volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers fell to the Fighting Stags in three sets 23-25, 25-17, 21-25.
IB VS. H-E VOLLEYBALL – Illini Bluffs’ Bella Carlton (14) and Maddy Stephens (2) try to stop Hartsburg-Emden’s Cambelle Hopkins at the net in the first set of their high school volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers fell to the Fighting Stags in three sets 23-25, 25-17, 21-25.
IB VS. H-E VOLLEYBALL – Emma Eeten and her Hartsburg-Emden teammates celebrate a point against Illini Bluffs in the first set of their high school volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers fell to the Fighting Stags in three sets 23-25, 25-17, 21-25.
MORTON VS. METAMORA – The Morton Potters douse head coach Adam O’Neill with a cooler of water after their 35-7 victory over Metamora in a Week 9 high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Dozer Park in Peoria. The win clinched an outright Mid-Illini Conference title for the Potters.
MORTON VS. METAMORA – Morton teammates Brendan Petty, facing, and Brody Pinter share a hug after the Potters’ conference-clinching 35-7 win over Metamora in a Week 9 high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Dozer Park in Peoria.
MORTON VS. METAMORA – The Metamora defense brings down Metamora running back Keon Allen in the second half of their high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Dozer Park in Peoria. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 35-7.
FLAG FOOTBALL – Morton’s Brendan Petty makes a tough catch on Metamora defender Brady Karch in the second half of their high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Dozer Park in Peoria. The reception was called back on a penalty, but the Potters defeated the Redbirds 35-7.
MORTON VS. METAMORA – Morton head coach Adam O’Neill hugs his players after their 35-7 win over Metamora after their high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Dozer Park in Peoria. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 35-7.
PND VS. PEORIA HIGH – Peoria Notre Dame’s Andrew Clingan, right, tries to pull away from a Peoria High defender in the first half of their Week 9 high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Peoria Stadium.
PND VS. PEORIA HIGH – Peoria Notre Dame’s Andrew Clingan, top, gets a lift after scoring a touchdown against Peoria High in the first half of their Week 9 high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Peoria Stadium.
PND VS. PEORIA HIGH – Peoria High’s Braylin Willis (3) snags a long pass for a touchdown against Peoria Notre Dame in the first half of their Week 9 high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Peoria Stadium.
PND VS. PEORIA HIGH – Peoria Notre Dame’s Joseph Wake celebrates his touchdown reception against Peoria High in the first half of their Week 9 high school football game Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. The Irish defeated the Lions 72-22.
MID-ILLINI XCOUNTRY – Pekin’s Morgan Coker takes the Mid-Illini Conference girls cross-country title in a steady rain Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
MID-ILLINI XCOUNTRY – Members of the Pekin Dragons girls cross-country team are overcome with emotion after winning the Mid-Illini Conference championship Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
MID-ILLINI XCOUNTRY – Washington’s Ben Gorsage (834) and Ethan Adams (828) say some prayers before the start of the Mid-Illini Conference boys cross-country championship Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
MID-ILLINI XCOUNTRY – The top cross-country runners in the Mid-Illini Conference lead the pack during the championship race Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Washington’s Ben Gorsage finished first with Morton’s Maxwell Carter (779) in second. Morton’s Abe Martin (801) finished third and the Potters took the team championship.
BIG 12 XCOUNTRY – Lillian Chaddock (909) leads the Peoria Notre Dame Irish at the start of the Big 12 Conference girls cross-country championship Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
BIG 12 XCOUNTRY – Peoria Notre Dame’s Maxwell Kirby, left, sprints ahead of Bloomington’s Eli Hartman to win the Big 12 Conference boys cross-country championship Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Detweiller Park in Peoria. PND also took the team title.
NO KINGS – A protester wears a rubber Donald Trump mask during a No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at the corner of Main and University in Peoria. A large crowd gathered to voice their opposition to the Trump administration and encourage voting.
NO KINGS – Michael King high-fives a protester from his scooter during a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at the corner of Main and University in Peoria.
NO KINGS – A large group of protesters line the streets Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at the corner of Main and University in Peoria. The protesters voiced their opposition to the Trump Administration and encouraged voting.
NO KINGS – Protesters show off their signs to motorists passing by during a No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at the corner of Main and University in Peoria.
NO KINGS – A pair of young protesters don some inflatable dinosaur costumes during a No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at the corner of Main and University in Peoria.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – Bradley men’s basketball head coach Brian Wardle coaches the Braves during the annual Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – New Bradley women’s head coach Chaia Meier addresses the crowd during the annual Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – The White Team’s Josh Ibukunoluwa dunks on the Red Team during the annual Bradley Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – The Red Team’s Charia Smith, far right, introduces assistant coach Sydney Moss, second from right, with the Black Team’s Ashlee Monaghan (9) and Kali Fortson during the annual Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – The Red Team’s Ellie McDermid (20) goes to the basket against the Black Team’s Ashlee Monaghan during the annual Bradley Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – The Bradley Braves cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the annual Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – The White Team’s Ben Thornbrue (4) tries to get a shot past the Red Team’s Noah Williams during the annual Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
RED-WHITE SHOWCASE – Bradley Braves mascot Kaboom! the Gargoyle teases some young fans during the annual Red-White Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Renaissance Coliseum.
WASHINGTON VS. LIMESTONE – Washington’s Finnley McGreevey (10) blasts by Limestone goaltender Gavin Rogy for a goal in the first half of their Class 2A soccer regional match Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at Metamora High School.
WASHINGTON VS. LIMESTONE – Limestone’s Jaydin Ramales, right, and Washington’s Will Jaegle collide in pursuit of the ball in the first half of their Class 2A soccer regional match Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at Metamora High School. The Panthers defeated the Rockets 8-0.
WASHINGTON VS. LIMESTONE – Washington’s Sage Davis take a shot through the Limestone defense in the first half of their Class 2A soccer regional match Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at Metamora High School. The Panthers defeated the Rockets 8-0.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Metamora goaltender Orlando Riley (0) stops a sliding shot from Morton’s Dayne Klopfenstein in the second half of their Class 2A soccer regional Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 in Metamora. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 2-0.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Morton’s Caleb Engel (13) celebrates his goal against Morton in the first half of their Class 2A soccer regional Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 in Metamora. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 2-0.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Metamora’s Benji Rajtor, left, and Morton’s Jax Doran head the ball in the first half of their Class 2A soccer regional Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 in Metamora. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 2-0.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Metamora’s Alex Buhr (8) consoles teammate Bradyn Hale after their 2-0 loss to Morton in their Class 2A soccer regional Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 in Metamora.
FARMINGTON VS. PLEASANT PLAINS – The Farmington Farmers celebrate their 22-16 win over Pleasant Plains in the opening round of the Class 2A state football playoffs Saturday in Farmington.
FARMINGTON VS. PLEASANT PLAINS – Farmington’s Chase Frye (19) brings down Pleasant Plains receiver Jonah Stone on a pass reception in the second half of the opening round of the Class 2A high school football playoffs Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 in Farmington. The Farmers defeated the Cardinals 22-16.
FARMINGTON VS. PLEASANT PLAINS – Farmington’s Bradyn Brewer celebrates a touchdown against Pleasant Plains in the second half of their Class 2A high school football playoffs opener Saturday i Farmington. The Farmers defeated the Cardinals 22-16.
FARMINGTON VS. PLEASANT PLAINS – Pleasant Plains’ Grayson Dodd snags a touchdown reception past Farmington’s Mason Martin in the first half of the opening round of the Class 2A high school football playoffs Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 in Farmington. The Farmers defeated the Cardinals 22-16.
FARMINGTON VS. PLEASANT PLAINS – Farmington’s Trevor Fry, right, tries to knock the ball away from Pleasant Plains’ Fisk Brady in the second half of the opening round of the Class 2A high school football playoffs Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 in Farmington. The Farmers defeated the Cardinals 22-16.
RIVERMEN VS. PEEDEE – Rivermen mascot Rocky takes the ice with fanfare to kick off the home opener against the PeeDee IceCats on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
RIVERMEN VS. PEEDEE – Peoria’s Kylar Fenton, left, and PeeDee’s Denis Zaichyk chase the puck in the first period of the Rivermen home opener Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
RIVERMEN VS. PEEDEE – Peoria’s Everett Pietila tries to deflect the pick past PeeDee goaltender Sebastian Woods in the first period of the home opener Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
RIVERMEN VS. PEEDEE – Peoria’s Michael McChesney celebrates his first goal against the PeeDee IceCats in the second period of the Rivermen home opener Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
BU VS. SIUE – SIU-Edwardsville’s David Wilson (0) and Corentin Efono team up on Bradley’s Trevon Payton in the first half of their college basketball exhibition game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
BU VS. SIUE – Bradley’s Josh Ibukunoluwa dunks on SIU-Edwardsville in the first half of their college basketball exhibition game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
BU VS. SIUE – Bradley mascot Kaboom! jams with the band in the first half of the Braves’ college basketball exhibition game against SIU-Edwardsville on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
BU VS. SIUE – Bradley’s Kyle Grill tries to defend against SIU-Edwardsville’s David Wilson in the first half of their college basketball exhibition game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
BU VS. SIUE – Bradley head coach Brian Wardle watches intently as the Braves battle SIU-Edwardsville in the second half of their college basketball exhibition game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL – The Tremont Turks celebrate their Class 1A regional volleyball championship after defeating Dee-Mack in straight sets 25-16, 25-21 on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School.
VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL – Dee-Mack’s Ellie Weir, left, and Tremont’s Nora Parsons battle at the net in the second set of their Class 1A regional volleyball championship Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School. The Turks defeated the Chiefs 25-16, 25-21 for the title.
VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL – Tremont’s MacKenzie Jost, left, and Lauren Hohulin, right, react to a score by teammate Emma Reynolds (2) in the second set of their Class 1A regional volleyball title match against Dee-Mack on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School. The Turks defeated the Chiefs 25-16, 25-21.
VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL – Tremont head coach Tiffany Klaus huddles with the Turks after their two-set victory (25-16, 25-21) over Dee-Mack for a Class 1A regional volleyball title Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School.
MORTON VS. LEMONT – Morton’s Camden Tarter, right, and the Potters congratulate each other after their 45-14 win over Lemont in Round 1 of the Class 5A state football playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in Morton.
MORTON VS. LEMONT – Morton’s Brody Pinter, left, breaks up a pass intended for Lemont’s Jack Tyskiewicz in the second half of their Class 5A first-round playoff game Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in Morton.
MORTON VS. LEMONT – Morton’s Eli Ralston (19) and Brody Pinter celebrate Ralston’s interception in the end zone against Lemont in the second half of their Class 5A first-round playoff game Friday, Oc.t 30, 2026 in Morton.
MORTON VS. LEMONT – Morton fans and family members carry cardboard cutouts of their favorite players after the Potters’ 45-14 win over Lemont in the first round of the Class 5A state football playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in Morton.
SECTIONAL SOCCER – Washington’s Carter Dennis (15), Finn Mcgreevy (10) and Truman Lenover (8) battle Normal U-High’s goaltender Rylan Parola, right, Jonah Kalitzky (3) and Eliot Ash at the net in the first half of their Class 2A soccer sectional title match Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in Washington.
SECTIONAL SOCCER – Washington’s Will Jaegle, left, and Jonah Kalitzky compete for a header in the first half of their Class 2A soccer sectional title match Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in Washington.
SECTIONAL SOCCER – Washington’s Finn Mcgreevy, right, and Normal U-High’s Eliot Ash leap for a header in the first half of their Class 2A soccer sectional title match Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in Washington.
DUNLAP VS. NAZARETH – Dunlap assistant coach Kevin Dulin consoles Ryder Rennette after the Eagles 28-7 loss to Nazareth Academy in the first round of the Class 6A state football playoffs Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Dunlap.
DUNLAP VS. NAZARETH – Nazareth’s Henry Walz, left, breaks up a pass to Dunlap’s Andrew Glatz in the second half of their Class 6A first-round playoff game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at in Dunlap. The Eagles fell to the Roadrunners 28-7.
DUNLAP VS. NAZARETH – The Nazareth Academy defense brings down Dunlap quarterback Eli Mechanicou in the second half of their Class 6A first-round playoff game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at in Dunlap. The Eagles fell to the Roadrunners 28-7.
DUNLAP VS. NAZARETH – Nazareth’s Henry Walz, left, nearly snags an interception in front of Dunlap’s Vidyut Theru in the second half of their Class 6A first-round playoff game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at in Dunlap. The ball hit the ground. The Eagles fell to the Roadrunners 28-7.
Dunlap’s Brady Allen, facing, celebrates his touchdown against Nazareth Academy in the second half of their Class 6A first-round playoff game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at in Dunlap. The Eagles fell to the Roadrunners 28-7.
DUNLAP VS. NAZARETH – Dunlap’s Becker Burnside (17) shows some dejection after a Nazareth Academy touchdown in the second half of their Class 6A first-round playoff game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at in Dunlap. The Eagles fell to the Roadrunners 28-7.
