Winter Olympic 2026 Medal totals
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total1 Norway 18 12 11 412 United States 12 12 9 333 Italy 10 6 14 304 Germany 8 10 8 265 Japan 5 7 12 246 France 8 9 6 237 Switzerland 6 9 8 238 Canada 5 7 9 219 Netherlands 10 7
Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 27-March 14; results Feb. 18-22
Friday, Feb. 27IHSA State tournament Class 4A-1ARegional championships Tuesday, March 3IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional semi-finals Wednesday, March 4IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional semi-finals Friday, March 6IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional championships Monday, March 9IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASuper-sectionals Thursday, March 12University of Illinois (State Farm)IHSA State Tournament Class1ASemi-finalsTBA vs.
Chiefs clinch 3rd straight ISCC title
Waubonsee Community College’s men’s basketball team captured the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) title with an 85-72 victory at the College of Lake County to close out the regular season. The Chiefs finished with an 11-3 record in ISCC action, one game ahead of second-place Moraine Valley Community College, to
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Josh Tinney (10) drives through Benedictine University defenders February 18. Host Aurora won, 87-78.
Bears stadium has ‘positive momentum,’ hurdles remain
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Legislation that would assist the Chicago Bears’ stalled effort to move from the lakefront to a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights has “positive momentum” after languishing for years at the bottom of Springfield’s priority list. But the emerging package hasn’t reached the end zone,
Reader’s Voice: Springtime thoughts, baseball’s importance
February 15, 2026Dear editor; It only takes a warm day or two in February for me to eagerly anticipate baseball’s opening day and the forth coming season. Memories of past seasons, both as a player and as a fan, shared with friends, teammates, and family, stoke that enthusiasm in me
See White Sox, benefit Aurora Salvation
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host Strike Out Hunger, a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox game Sunday, June 14. The charter-bus outing will benefit the Salvation Army Aurora Corps. Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said the public is invited. A tailgate party includes soda, water and table service.
Consistent Lemont boys basketball, winning season
By Bobby Narang Through the years, the Lemont High School boys basketball team has become a model of consistency. Led by coach Rick Runaas, the program is annually churning out next-level players and battling for a 20-win season. Despite losing one of the best players in the State to an
Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 19-22; results Feb. 10-16
Thursday, Feb. 19Fox ValleyCrystal Lake Central at Jacobs, 7West Suburban SilverProviso West at Hinsdale Central, 7Non-conferenceAddison Trail at Elgin, 7Aurora Central at Newark, 7IMSA at Parkview Christian, 5:30Lincoln-Way East at Oswego East, 6:30 Friday, Feb. 20Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Hampshire, 7Huntley at Burlington Central, 7Prairie Ridge at Cary-Grove, 7Interstate Eight*Kaneland at
College basketball: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert College
Aurora University’s Juan Madrigal (2) drives against visiting St. Norbert defenders February 14.
High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Elgin
West Aurora High School’s Orlando Edwards (2) dribbles down court February 11 against Elgin.
Aurora coach Walters, biography readings/signings
Legendary Aurora track coach, Wilbert Walters, is coming out of retirement. Walters, 97, will join Aurora biographer Maureen McKane for a reading of “Walters Way: A Coach, His Runners, and His Race” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. The presentation and book signing will take place at Santori Aurora Public
High school girls basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
East Aurora High School’s Mia Venson (22) puts up a shot against West Aurora defenders February 5.
High school basketball: West Aurora vs. East Aurora
West Aurora’s Travis Brown (1) drives between East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) and Bryson Chandler (2) February 5.
High school basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Hinckley-Big Rock
Hinckley-Big Rock High School’s Luke Badal (23) drives against Aurora Central Catholic’s Jack Swiatek (10) February 9 in Aurora.
Aurora resident honored for National 11U 60-Meter Dash record
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored 11-year-old Aurora resident Jakoi Ruff, at Tuesday, Feb. 10 night’s City Council meeting. Ruff, set a national record at the 2025 AAU Northern Indoor National Track & Field Invitational, which took place December 27 and 28, 2025 at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track &
Basketball: Wheaton Warrenville South vs. Wheaton North
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South and Wheaton North High Schools added another memorable game to their storied rivalry on Friday night. The Wheaton Warrenville South Tigers mounted an impressive fourth quarter comeback, behind the play of David Showman and AJ Rogers, to pull out a 56-54 win before a