My Suburban Life

9 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Drake Lansman

CHAMPAIGN — A couple more plays made and things may have gone differently. But as the stakes got bigger, the margin for error got thinner. Things just did not go Newman’s way over the weekend. Nonetheless, the Comets took home a third straight state baseball trophy after falling 9-3 to Eureka in the Class 2A state tournament third-place game. It was the second year in a row Newman (28-9-1) took fourth.

15 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Brandon Clark

STERLING – With the Fourth of July holiday around the corner, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the Sauk Valley. From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to bring in the holiday:The Sterling/Rock Falls Jaycee’s fireworks display ignites at dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) Thursday, July 3. The Rock Falls Tourism group will kick off the day with its Eats ‘N’ Beats @ the District event from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at the RB&W District Park, 229 E.

23 hours ago | shawlocal.com | David Petesch

The Fox Valley Opera marked its one-year anniversary last month on May 13 and will celebrate the milestone with a “Summer Spectacular” community concert on Sunday June 8. The opera promises an evening of entertainment for both seasoned opera fans and newcomers, blending world-class artistry and community spirit, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Norris Cultural Arts Center at 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles.

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Drake Lansman

CHAMPAIGN — Two three-run innings were costly on Friday as Newman fell 9-3 to Teutopolis in the Class 2A state semifinals at Illinois Field. The Wooden Shoes (30-5) took advantage of nine walks and Jason Kreke’s two-run home run in the sixth inning helped Teutopolis pull away. The Comets (28-8-1) will face Eureka in Saturday’s third-place game at 4 p.m.Garret Matznick was 3-for-3 and scored two runs for Newman. He pitched 4 1/3 innings in relief of Drake Cole, allowing five earned runs on six hits.

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | John Leusch

BARRINGTON – The stars were aligned for Barrington’s state-ranked softball team on Friday at the Fields of Dream where it was hosting the Class 4A sectional championship. In the Sweet 16 game, the Fillies secured their 16th sectional title with a 2-0 shutout over familiar postseason rival Huntley. Barrington (33-3-1) will face Fremd sectional champion St. Charles East (23-15) in its own supersectional at 6 p.m. Monday.