Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
Rich Central's Rhejass White and Brandi Whitten pulled out a gutsy extra set win in No. 1 doubles play against Kankakee on Tuesday.
The Bremen School District 228 Board approved its 2011-12 budget with a projected $5.5 million loss, and creative thinking is promised.
Brandon Blaszczyk, a sophomore, talks to about this year's Homewood-Flossmoor team and how he started playing hockey in a five-question video interview.
This week, we've picked a real go-getter for our Patch Employee of the Week.
Homewood-Flossmoor's Marching Vikings performed Cee Lo Green's hit during halftime of H-F's showdown with Lincoln-Way East.
The Olympians remained unbeaten in conference after Nakeyta Clair sparked a 25-20, 25-12 victory over the Blazing Trojans.
The Bloom Township Blazing Trojans marching band plays during halftime of the homecoming football game against Rich Central.
Vikings girls basketball player Charnelle Reed verbally accepts scholarship offer from the Fighting Leathernecks, while a pair of former Vikings boost Prairie State's boys golf team to its first conference win of the year.
Tim Williams, Homewood-Flossmoor's do-it-all quarterback, took some big hits but kept battling in Friday's game against Lincoln-Way East.
Blazing Trojans quarterback LaVante Blackful accounted for more than 300 yards of total offense and four touchdowns against Rich Central.
Rich Central 41, Bloom Township 25: Olympians' offense puts up points in bunches on the road, while the Blazing Trojans can't slow down the Rich Central pass rush.
The Blazing Trojans tried to rally late, but early mistakes cost Bloom on homecoming weekend in a 41-25 loss to Rich Central.
Five second-half turnovers derailed the Vikings in Friday night's showdown of top teams, which ended with a 38-21 victory for the Griffins.
Lincoln-Way East 38, Homewood-Flossmoor 21: Griffins QB Blake Winkler and receiver J.J. Robertson burn the Vikings, who hurt their own cause with five turnovers.
The Griffins and Vikings, as well as fans, coaches, media and more, took a moment to remember Patrick Mizwicki, a freshman at East who tragically died Thursday night.
A program based on the short life of one of the victim's of the Columbine shootings offers a message of compassion and caring.
The Vikings' senior forward talks about the sport he loves, the friendships he has made with teammates, and a recent game against Marian Catholic.
Maureen Volkman, one of the captains of the Spartans' girls cross country team, talks about 'pack running,' pushing through injuries, and taking a leadership role.
For around 30 years, the Rhinds have been attending Homewood-Flossmoor sporting events and other school functions to root on their children, grandchildren and others.
A pregame ceremony for the parents of the Spartans' senior football players kicked off the Friday night festivities on Sept. 8.