Momence crash leaves two dead, two seriously injured

Joyce: Protecting dignity, supporting first responders and strengthening our communities

40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, discusses the goings-on around his district during the month of May.

Bishop McNamara’s Malachi Lee wins 1A long jump title

Bishop McNamara junior Malachi Lee won the 1A high jump title and Bradley-Bourbonnais senior Lyzale Edmon won three medals on Saturday in the 3A meet.

Clifton Central edges St. Anne/Donovan for first regional title since 2019

Blake Chandler and Brayden Meents combined on a shutout as Clifton Central won the rubber game with conference rival St. Anne/Donovan 2-0 in the Class 1A Clifton Central Regional final for the program's first regional championship since 2019.

Wilmington baseball wins 3rd straight regional, Manteno wins 2nd straight: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup

Wilmington's baseball team downed Coal City 9-0 to win its third straight regional title, Manteno came back to beat Sandwich 9-7 to claim its second straight regional crown and Milford had its season come to an end with a 5-2 loss to Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley.

Anthony Couch’s walk-off homer gives Marquette regional title over Bishop McNamara

Down to their last out, Marquette's Anthony Couch delivered a walk-off two-run home run to give the Crusaders a 4-3 win over host Bishop McNamara in Saturday's Class 2A regional title game.