NorthWest Herald

17 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.

18 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Brian Hoxsey

CHAMPAIGN — The Marquette baseball team only held the lead once in Saturday’s Class 1A championship game against Father McGivney. But it couldn’t have come at a better moment. Down one run heading to the bottom seventh, the Crusaders rallied for two runs, the final one coming home on a walk-off RBI single to right field by senior Sam Mitre, to give Marquette a thrilling 6-5 win over the Griffins at Illinois Field.

20 hours ago | shawlocal.com | John Sahly

The TALK-LINE interview for June 6 featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, discussing special events on the Kreider calendar, including the Florissa Center 5-K run/walk fundraiser at Sauk Valley Community College on June 14. Other topics discussed: the “Meaningful Day Of Golf” outing July 10 at Lost Nation and how to become a Kreider Alliance member to support programs yearly. Like what you hear? Be sure to visit WIXN, part of Shaw Local Radio.

1 day 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.

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Kevin Hieronymus

The Princeton Tigresses had a turnaround season, finishing 14-12 after going 6-13-2 a year ago. They reached the regional finals, falling to host Mendota 1-0. Here’s a rundown of the 2025 BCR Honor Roll:Ruby Acker, so., midfield, Princeton: The sophomore midfielder led the Tigresses with nine assists this season. Bella Clevenger, so., forward, Princeton: Clevenger led the Tigresses in scoring with 19 goals and added six assists.