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Brother Rice's Marquise Kennedy goes up for a dunk against St. Rita on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 in Chicago.

Loyola’s local recruiting momentum continues with commitment of Brother Rice guard Marquise Kennedy

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Loyola hit its top remaining 2019 recruiting target Monday when Brother Rice point guard Marquise Kennedy committed to the Ramblers. “After talking with my parents I decided to stay home...

Naperville North's Tom Welch shoots against Burlington Central on June 15, 2018, at the Hoop Mountain Shootout in Batavia.

Naperville North’s Tom Welch commits to Loyola for basketball

May 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

Loyola’s focus on local recruiting continues to reap benefits, as the surprising Final Four participant received a commitment Thursday from Naperville North star Tom Welch. Welch announced his decision via...

The Bahamas Bowl has a new sponsor: Elk Grove Village. Yes really.

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Elk Grove Village is teaming up for an unlikely partnership with a college bowl game played in a tropical setting. The northwest suburb announced Tuesday it is the new title...

July 6, 1933: The inaugural All-Star game was conceived by former baiduhai sports editor Arch Ward. A crowd of 47,595 gathered at Old Comiskey Park to watch Babe Ruth hit the first home run in the game's history, which the American League won 4-2.

From Lou Boudreau to Kirby Puckett: Chicago area’s all-time MLB baseball team

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

In Chicago, we boast about the basketball players the city and its surrounding area has produced. D-Rose. D-Wade. Isiah. Aguirre. Cazzie. In football, names such as Butkus, Nitschke, Grange, Simeon...

Phillips' Jahleel Billingsley (9) tries to get past Dunlap's Derek Passmore (6) during the Class 5A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Phillips TE Jahleel Billingsley becomes first local player to commit to Alabama in at least 20 years

May 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

Phillips tight end Jahleel Billingsley committed to Alabama on Friday evening, and if he follows through on his commitment, he will become the first player from Illinois to sign with...

Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu dribbles against Springfield Southeast's Damon Davis during the Class 3A state championship game Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Carver Arena in Peoria.

Illinois signee Ayo Dosunmu makes U18 national basketball team

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Ayo Dosunmu made the final cut for the U18 men’s national team, USA Basketball announced Tuesday. The Morgan Park graduate and Illinois signee was one of 12 players to make...

Northwestern coach Chris Collins instructs his players against Illinois on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Allstate Arena.

Northwestern revokes the admission of basketball recruit Jordan Lathon

May 31, 2019 at 9:21 p.m.

Jordan Lathon, a major reason why Northwestern’s 2018 basketball recruiting class was considered its best ever, will not attend the university. The 6-foot-4 guard from Grandview, Mo., had his admission...

Illinois guard Mark Smith (13) and Purdue forward Grady Eifert (24) wait for a rebound during the first half in Champaign, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Mark Smith, former Illini and Mr. Basketball winner, to transfer to Missouri

May 31, 2019 at 9:20 p.m.

Former Illinois guard Mark Smith will transfer to Missouri, he announced Saturday night on Twitter. Smith committed to Illinois one year ago with great expectations but left the program after...

Young's Javon Freeman dribbles during a Class 4A semifinal against Evanston on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Carver Arena in Peoria.

2018 baiduhai boys basketball All-State team

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

FIRST TEAM RYAN DAVIS, Conant, 6-9 sr. C Stats: 24.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists Team: 21-8 (6-4 Mid-Suburban), lost in Class 4A regional final. College: Vermont. AYO DOSUNMU, Morgan...

Geneva's Margaret Whitley shoots against St. Joseph during the Montini Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 in Lombard.

2018 baiduhai girls basketball All-State team

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

FIRST TEAM BREA BEAL, Rock Island, 6-1 jr. G Stats: 21.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists. Team: 24-8 (10-0 Western Big Six), Class 4A sectional finalist. College: Undecided. AALIYAH PATTY,...

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