Cody's Choice: Saying my last goodbye
In his final column with the Daily Journal, Cody Smith reflects on his time and thanks the people who made it special. "I'll never forget the memories I made over the last five years with you all." Read MoreCody's Choice: Saying my last goodbye
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Pro Update: Holderman joined by Ward as Pittsburgh pros; Markanich twins continue soccer success
In the Daily Journal's latest professional athlete update, a pair of professional sports in Pittsburgh feature area natives, and the Markanich twins continue their soccer development.
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RACING: Schwartz, McCarty keep winning ways
The stock car division had plenty of excitement in last Friday night's round of racing at Kankakee County Speedway, with three different feature winners crowned, but it was once again Deece Schwartz and Austin McCarty who stole the show.
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Kankakee summer football in full swing
Check out photos from last week's summer football workout at Kankakee, where the Kays look to continue the momentum they've built in recent years.
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Muskies honor retiring Sippel with ceremony, jersey retirement
Todd Sippel, who first began playing for the Beecher Muskies in 1989, is retiring after this season. He was surprised last weekend with a retirement ceremony and jersey retirement.
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Local girls soccer athletes shine at USYS National Presidents Cup
Chicagoland United SC 07G Premier 17u girls soccer team, which features several local stars, made the championship match of this year's US Youth Soccer National President Cup Tournament.
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Local talent featured in new College Football 25 video game
Half a dozen former local prep football stars can be found in the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game.
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Muskies honor retiring Sippel with ceremony, jersey retirement
Todd Sippel, who first began playing for the Beecher Muskies in 1989, is retiring after this season. He was surprised last weekend with a retirement ceremony and jersey retirement.
Local girls soccer athletes shine at USYS National Presidents Cup
Chicagoland United SC 07G Premier 17u girls soccer team, which features several local stars, made the championship match of this year's US Youth Soccer National President Cup Tournament.
Sports
Local talent featured in new College Football 25 video game
Half a dozen former local prep football stars can be found in the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game.
Sports
Campus catch ups: Area stars excel on NCAA Division I diamonds
Catch up with several area natives who saw action on NCAA Division I baseball and softball fields this past spring.
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Mason's musings: Early impressions of the fall football schedule
With a week to digest, Mason Schweizer takes the first look at the football schedule coming this fall.
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After more than four decades, Pommier retiring from coaching
After a decorated coaching career that spanned over four decades, longtime jack-of-all-trades coach Dennis Pommier, best known for his club and school volleyball coaching, is transitioning into life as a retiree.
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KCC Baseball to host youth camp
Kankakee Community College will be hosting a two-day baseball camp for boys and girls next month.
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Mac, Wilmington come together as summer football heats up
As area schools ramp up their summer football activity in July, sports editor Mason Schweizer began making the rounds last week, beginning with a joint practice between Bishop McNamara and Wilmington. Check out photos from the day here.
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Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year honorees
In addition to Wilmington's Reid Juster, the inaugural Daily Journal Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year, meet the rest of the first class of honorees.
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Wilmington's Juster named inaugural Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year
Despite grief striking his childhood, Wilmington's Reid Juster went on to make multi-sport history with the Wildcats, as well as tremendous academic success. He's the inaugural Male Student-Athlete of the Year.
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Local hole-in-one
Kory O’Connor, of Kankakee, recorded a hole-in-one on the 8th hole at Oak Springs Golf Course on July 8. He used a 4-iron to sink the shot. It was witnessed by Chris Norman and Larry Kupferer.
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2024 prep football schedules officially released
Thursday marked not only the 50-day mark until the first local prep football games kick off in 2024, but is also the day the IHSA officially released the statewide football schedule for this fall.
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2024 prep football schedules officially released
Thursday marked not only the 50-day mark until the first local prep football games kick off in 2024, but is also the day the IHSA officially released the statewide football schedule for this fall.
Local News
Hill hosts inaugural Suga Summer Camp
Jyaire "Suga" Hill's inaugural Suga Summer Camp was held at Kankakee High School over the weekend, with the 2023 Kankakee graduate and current Michigan defensive back hosting a two-day football camp and family fun day.
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Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year honorees
In addition to Kankakee's Nikkel Johnson, the inaugural Daily Journal Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year, meet the rest of the first class of honorees.
Professional
Timberwolves welcome Shannon after his trying final year at Illinois
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.'s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a trying last year in college with an off-the-court challenge that cast doubt over his professional prospects.
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Shafer throws first perfect game in Beecher Muskies history
Bryce Shafer, a 10-year veteran with the Beecher Muskies and the AD and baseball coach at KCC, threw the Muskies' first-ever perfect game Sunday.
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RACING: Kankakee Speedway hopeful to bring in more fans to the grandstands
Kankakee County Speedway is hopeful to turn around its attendance numbers midway through the 2024 season.
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Northwestern coach David Braun returns to Indianapolis with plenty of support and no interim tag
- By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Northwestern coach David Braun walked to the podium and told everyone he was excited to be back at the Big Ten preseason kickoff Tuesday, he meant it.
Illinois hires former UTEP coach Dana Dimel as a senior offensive assistant
- AP
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former UTEP coach Dana Dimel has been hired as a senior offensive assistant at Illinois, coach Bret Bielema announced Monday.
Timberwolves welcome Shannon after his trying final year at Illinois
- By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.'s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a trying last year in college with an off-the-court challenge that cast doubt over his professional prospects.
NFL Draft: Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with the No. 1 pick
- ANDREW SELIGMAN | Associated Press Sports Writer
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams, welcome to Chicago.
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