Trae Caldwell wanted to step up for his team this season after going 4-15. They knocked off the top seed this week in the Sangamon County tournament.

After Chicago experienced its worst year of violent crime in more than two decades, Mayor Lori Lightfoot again sought to reassure residents that their safety is her top priority while also criticizing Cook County judges.

Sterling Brown County took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Glasford Illini Bluffs 60-31 at Glasford Illini Bluffs High on December 29 in Illinois boys high school basketball action.

Profile of Koert J. Brown

Evanston Township High School students Maisy Kobernik-Pollack and Nova Horrell are advocating for clearer policies for trans and gender-nonconforming students.

Thanksgiving tournaments are over. However, there is still a lot to digest when it comes to the Peoria-area high school basketball scene.

Get scores from high school football state semifinals in the Southland and the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas.

Will Jacksonville, Lincoln and Riverton become playoff eligible? Will Pana finish undefeated? Here is a look at the upcoming games, plus our picks.