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Providence’s 27‑0 win over Joliet Catholic, Loyola’s dominant 31‑0 victory over St. Rita and upcoming clashes involving Brother Rice and Loyola highlight a pivotal week in the Chicago Catholic League.
NASCAR is evaluating the possibility of staging two Cup Series races in Chicago next year, pairing the historic Chicagoland Speedway with a renewed street‑course event around Grant Park, while navigating timing and attendance challenges.
A look at the major driver contract updates, retirements, and roster shifts set to define NASCAR's 2027 season.
NASCAR has scrapped the 2027 downtown Chicago street race, relocating the weekend to Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway after failed negotiations. The new dates, ticket pricing and future outlook are outlined below.
Jesse Barfield, a Joliet native and MLB legend, was celebrated in a community event that highlighted his faith, family ties, and lasting impact on baseball and local youth.
Joliet honored baseball legend Jesse Barfield with a plaque rededication ceremony, celebrating his hometown roots, MLB achievements and community impact.
The 2026 NASCAR season has seen strong attendance across several races, with sellouts at Daytona, Nashville, Michigan, Pocono and Chicagoland, while the Brickyard 400 sparked fan discussion over empty seats.
Bubba Wallace and Ty Gibbs prepare for the upcoming points‑paying race at North Wilkesboro after a contentious penalty at Atlanta, with teammate Tyler Reddick already securing a playoff spot.
Denny Hamlin likened North Wilkesboro to Bristol, called the track ‘racy’, and finished second after a radio outburst, while Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps and vaulted into the Chase cutoff, prompting a rare show of mutual respect between the two rivals.
Fenwick High School's championship football team begins its new campaign against Joliet Catholic, driven by standout Jake Thies, who has committed to the University of Iowa and aims to elevate the program to new heights.
The 2026 Quaker State 400 promises high‑stakes racing on a track renowned for dramatic finishes, with live coverage on TNT and streaming platforms.
The upcoming NASCAR weekend features Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck Series action at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia and Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, with detailed qualifying and race times, multiple broadcast options and exclusive streaming features.
The upcoming Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway will feature new drivers and teams, while two former entries drop out, as the race prepares for a 7:00 p.m. ET start on TNT Sports.
NASCAR announces a collaboration with the Rolling Stones, spotlighting young drivers Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch during a photo shoot at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, ahead of the July 5, 2026 race.
NASCAR's new partnership with the Rolling Stones blends high‑octane racing with classic rock, featuring a music video starring Connor Zilisch, Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love, a merchandise line and vinyl releases of the band's latest album.
NASCAR partnered with The Rolling Stones to debut a music video featuring drivers Connor Zilisch, Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love, ahead of the band's new album 'Foreign Tongues.' The collaboration includes merchandise and vinyl releases, aiming to attract both longtime fans and younger audiences.
NASCAR collaborates with The Rolling Stones to feature Connor Zilisch, Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love in a music video set to the band’s new single “In The Stars,” debuting alongside merchandise and special vinyl releases.
Denny Hamlin widened his championship advantage after Tyler Reddick’s early exit at Chicagoland Speedway, a development that reshapes the playoff picture with seven races left in the regular season.
Chase Briscoe secured his maiden Cup Series win at Chicagoland Speedway, outlasting Christopher Bell in a rain‑delayed event that saw Toyota dominate the leaderboard and several top contenders encounter setbacks.
Chase Briscoe celebrated his maiden victory of the 2026 Cup Series season at Chicagoland Speedway, while Christopher Bell finished second and Toyota powered seven of the top ten cars.
During the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson spun out in heavy rain, became stuck in the grass, and was forced to restart two laps behind while battling a 42‑race winless streak.
Brandon Jones wins the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in an overtime showdown, edging Chase Elliott by 0.171 seconds.
Rain delayed the O'Reilly Auto Parts 3000 at Chicagoland Speedway, where Brandon Jones claimed victory as Cup drivers expressed optimism about future Chicago events.
A sudden downpour forced a postponement of the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, with lightning concerns delaying the start and Connor Zilisch securing the pole after qualifying was scrapped.