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We cover sports and athletes from Lansing-area schools and South Suburban College, as well as publishing occasional information for local hunters and fishing enthusiasts.
TF South Athlete Spotlight: Austin Ver Wey
Five things to know about Austin Ver Wey
information submitted by Matt Tiffy, Assistant Athletic Director
LANSING, Ill. (August 24, 2018) - Junior Austin Ver Wey...
Drone Racing comes to Matteson, Illinois
Regional Final #5 scheduled for September 22–23
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
MATTESON, Ill. (August 16, 2018) – The Matteson...
Marian Catholic High School hosts wrestling superstars
Rey Mysterio and other wrestling stars coming for Warrior Wrestling 2 on September 2
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 11,...
CAP Cadets to present colors at White Sox game
Sunday, August 19
information provided by Civil Air Patrol
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 14, 2018) - Every Major League Baseball game begins with "The Star-Spangled Banner." The...
Elite horses and riders compete for top prizes in Crete
August 15–19 at Balmoral Park
by Melanie Jongsma
CRETE, Ill. (August 10, 2018) – HITS Chicago-Balmoral Park will host the Showplace End of Summer II equestrian...
LARC’s Joey Glowacki medals in Olympic bowling
“Mom wanted to see me in Seattle, and I made it,” says Glowacki
by Maddie Holesinger
LANSING, Ill. (July 28, 2018) - Joey Glowacki has a...
Charreada: more than just a rodeo
Lansing represented in Campeonato Estatal Charro, the state championship tournament
by Melanie Jongsma
BEECHER, Ill. (August 3, 2018) – Ernesto Acevedo has been riding horses since...
Taste of Thornton Township starts with second annual police-and-teen basketball tournament
Lansing team hopes to maintain championship
information provided by Thornton Township
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (August 1, 2018) - Police and teenagers from various communities will team...
Lansing Little Leaguers get opportunity of a lifetime
Nine youths take to field for pre-game activities before White Sox game
by Carrie Steinweg
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 29, 2018) - There are a good number...
Marian Catholic baseball players participate in Double Duty Classic
Annual game at Guaranteed Rate Field celebrates Negro League baseball
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 25, 2018) – The Chicago...
Ultimate Dodgeball Championship returns to Orland Park
August 2–5 at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (yes, it's on trampolines)
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (July 20,...
Lansing Special Olympics Swim Team medals at State
BY MELANIE JONGSMA
LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2018) – The Lansing Swim Team competed in the state-level Special Olympics competition in Normal, Illinois, on June...
Lansing’s Three Roosters to participate in state championship rodeo
July 21–22, July 28–29, and August 4–5
by Melanie Jongsma
BEECHER, Ill. (July 4, 2018) - For six years, Three Roosters produce store has been the...
South Suburban College athletes receive NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 20, 2018) – The South Suburban College Athletic Department announced eight students as winners of NJCAA All-Academic Student-Athlete Awards for...
World Wiffle® Ball Championship settles in south suburbs
July 14–15 tournament in Midlothian includes fundraiser for South Suburban Humane Society
by Melanie Jongsma
MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. (June 21, 2018) – The World Wiffle® Ball website...