Manteno dominates second half to beat St. Bede 41-14 in Class 3A first-round game

The Manteno football team pulled away in the second half to beat St. Bede 41-14 in a Class 3A first-round playoff game Friday in Peru.

Bishop McNamara unable to get payback win over Hope Academy, falls 36-13 in first round

The Bishop McNamara football team was unable to get a payback win over Hope Christian in Friday's IHSA Class 3A first-round playoff matchup, falling 36-13 at home just three weeks after losing 42-10 at home to the Eagles in Week 8.

Photos: Manteno beats St. Bede 41-14 in Class 3A football playoffs

Manteno defeated St. Bede 41-14 on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at St. Bede Academy to advance to the third round of the IHSA playoffs. The loss ended the Bruins' season with a record of 7-3.

Coal City wins its second straight Class 1A sectional title with 1-0 win over Manteno

Coal City junior Carter Hollis scored a goal in the 38th minute, and the Coalers went on to beat Manteno 1-0 for their second straight Class 1A soccer sectional title.

Photos: Manteno vs. Coal City in Class 1A Sectional championship, boys soccer

Coal City held on to a 1-0 score over Manteno to claim the IHSA Class 1A Manteno Sectional championship Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Kankakee man charged with producing child sex abuse materials

A Kankakee man is facing felony charges of producing child sex abuse materials.