The 75th annual American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Convention took place in suburban Dallas at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Returning coaches may renew their teams or register new teams. New coaches should contact their department’s chairman to find out more information about state-specific rules and deadlines.

Highland Community College ranked No. 76 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of college sports participation.

When it comes to healing from painful tennis elbow, time is a good thing to have on your side. New research suggests that the condition often gets better on its own.

Sauk Valley Community College volleyball brought in $6,189 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Men’s head coach salaries at Sauk Valley Community College outpace women’s team coaches by 25 percent, according to an NW Illinois News analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Two former American Legion Baseball players, Bob Melvin and Brian Snitker, were named the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Managers of the Year Award on Tuesday.

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Even the fittest among us can have cardiovascular disease. A new study shows that middle-aged athletes are at risk, even though they may not have symptoms.

Apple River in Apple River State Park will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

The Lanark City Council voted August 7th to pass an ordinance permitting the operation of certain “UTV’s” (Utility Task Vehicle, also known as a “side by side”) and Golf Carts on City streets, with some exceptions.

State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recognized some of his district's high school athletes.

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Illinois is the fifth most popular states for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Standing at the Senate floor podium, Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) was surrounded by a sea of winners – the Richwoods Lady Knights state basketball champions.

Robert Morris University baseball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $10,678 per athlete – in 2016, followed by Bradley University ($1.2 million), and University of Illinois at Chicago ($980,248), according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioned a school report cards bill and introduced legislation to aid apprenticeships at last week's Senate Education Committee hearing.

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the NW Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18.