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Video: Jeopardy! James tests his knowledge against Cubs’ organist Gary Pressy

Naperville natives James Holzhauer tests his knowledge against Cubs' organist Gary Pressy.

Naperville North alum Nick Solak makes MLB debut with Rangers

If nothing else, Nick Solak has impeccable timing. Just three games into his major league career, his first road trip with the Texas Rangers this...

Video: Cookie Monster Sings 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field

Cookie Monster visited Wrigley Field on June 27, 2019 helping the Cubs to a 9-7 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Nick Lopez Becomes Naperville Central’s First Major Leaguer

Asked to fill in for Nick Ryan – the shortstop from Naperville Central’s 2010 Class 4A state champions – 10 games into his sophomore...

Video: Jeopardy! James is a Cubs fan

James Holzhauer is interviewed on MLB Now to discuss Jeopardy!, baseball, and the Cubs.

Neuqua’s Renner retires with 507 wins and 2007 State Title in storied career

In the biggest moment of his high school career, Ian Krol was young enough to possibly not grasp the gravity of the situation. With the...

Cubs’ bullpen wants your vote to send the boys to Washington

The Chicago Cubs' bullpen recently started a campaign to get out the vote.

Cubs win: Heyward’s walk-off grand slam

Jason Heyward hit a walk-off grand slam to the right field bleachers at Wrigley Field to lift the Cubs past the Phillies 7-5.

St. Viator eliminates Benet in Super-Sectional

Given an up close look to the pitching display Cole Kmet was putting on for St. Viator on Monday, Benet senior DH P.J. Wagener...

Neuqua Valley claims Sectional Title and 35th win

Time after time this spring, Neuqua Valley’s vaunted lineup has eventually figured out ways to beat good pitching. On Saturday – with a sectional title...

Neuqua’s dominance continues against Plainfield East

Three batters into his start against Plainfield East, you could certainly excuse Neuqua Valley left-hander James Kulak for feeling a little déjà vu. Just like...

Déjà vu Alive, Well for Neuqua Valley with Plainfield East Looming

Moments after Evan Ranneklev’s eighth-inning single Saturday cleared the infield to secure Neuqua Valley’s 33rd victory, attention shifted to working towards victory No. 34. “I...

Neuqua wins 11th Regional Title with walk-off single

A season-high four-run deficit staring Neuqua Valley in the face and with Minooka smelling blood, shortstop James Gargano never hesitated. No panic was going to...

Neuqua cruises past Glenbard North with nine-run second inning

As his senior year at Neuqua Valley winds down, Scott Simpson could count on one hand the number of at-bats he’s received – five. So...

World Series Champ David Ross is headed to Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville

Above / Since before Nov. 2, 2016, the big "W" along Sequoia Road has been a daily reminder of the great success of David...

Chemistry Throughout Diamond Driving Best Start In Neuqua Valley History

When used properly and in the right situations, trust can become a very potent thing. For Neuqua Valley opponents thus far in 2017, that has...

Neuqua’s offensive onslaught too much for Waubonsie

One thought sat in Neuqua Valley left-hander Justin Hicks’ mind. Keep it down. With Waubonsie Valley threatening in the third inning to grab some momentum after...

Photo Gallery: Baseball, Waubonsie Valley vs. Neuqua Valley 4/15/2017

Neuqua Valley defeated Waubonsie Valley 12-2 on April 15, 2017.

Neuqua rolls past Naperville Central

Mason LeBreck knew better than to open his mouth. With the way the Neuqua Valley senior right-hander was operating Friday against Naperville Central, he didn’t...

Cubs Win World Series! It Never Gets Old!

Cub fans celebrate their first World Series Championship since 1908.

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