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
Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 12-16; results Feb. 3-9
Thursday, Feb. 12Chicagoland ChristianTimothy Christian at Aurora Christian, 7:30Southwest Prairie EastPlainfield Central at Romeoville, 6:30 Friday, Feb. 13Catholic League BlueLoyola at St. Francis, 7Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at St. Francis de Sales, 7Leo at Marmion, 7Montini at St. Rita, 7DuKaneBatavia at St. Charles East, 7Glenbard North at St. Charles North,
National Football League Super Bowl Champions
2026 Seattle 29, New England 132025 Philadelphia 40, Kansas City 222024 Kansas City 25, San Fran. 22, ot2023 Kansas City 38, Baltimore 352022 L.A. Rams 23, Cincinnati 202021 Tampa Bay 31, Kansas City 92020 Kansas City 31, San Fran. 202019 New England 13, L.A. Rams 32018 Philadelphia 41, New England
College basketball schedules and results
Thursday, Feb. 12Valparaiso at Illinois State, 6 p.m., Varsity NetMaryville at Lewis, 7:30 p.m.UIC at Drake, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+Little Rock at Western Illinois, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+ Friday, Feb. 13Saint Louis at Loyola Chicago, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Feb. 14Illinois at Nebraska, noon, BTNNorthern Illinois at Central Michigan, 4 p.m., ESPN+Georgia
Montini wrestling strong showing at Class 3A regional
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior Kam Luif is not taking anything for granted anymore. A State champion last season in wrestling, Luif wondered if his knee injury would affect his chances for a repeat State title. After sitting out most of the season due to a knee