Want a chance to win an NCHS logo blanket? Enter the Inkspot's March Madness pool by filling out a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket here. Fill out your bracket at CBSSports.com before the tournament starts so we can compete all of March Madness® for a chance to win. The current NCHS student...
Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week. Bryce Hickman, Leonor Rivas, Kirsten Santana and Carter Hull share what is making them happy this week.
Ironmen baseball opened the 2024 season with a 2-0 start, aiming to improve on 2023's success which culminated in a 25-10 record and the program's first Regional title in over 15 years. Last season, head coach Mr. Ryan Short said the Ironmen "got hot at the right time," winning eight of 10 to end the...
A lot of television sitcoms have us wishing we could erase the memory of ever watching them, wishing to forget we ever saw a single episode of the show. “The Good Place” is one of them. You’ll wish the plot could be wiped from your memory just so you can watch and love it again and again,...
Community opened the softball season 1-1 in non-conference action, following Monday’s 10-1 victory over the Lincoln Railsplitters with a 15-5 loss to the Pekin Dragons. Under third-year head coach Mr. Steve Hassel, the team is looking to improve on last season’s second-place Big 12 Conference...
The College and Career Center hosted its annual College Fair for the junior class on March 12 in the auditorium, with representatives from nearly 45 schools attending. With representatives from trade schools, community colleges, four-year universities and the armed forces, College and Career Counselor...
Ali Ince and Dexter Niekamp were named among the 26 members selected for the 2024 Illinois High School Association All-State Academic Team on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The honorees, nominated by their high schools, demonstrated a minimum 3.50 GPA while participating in at least two IHSA-sponsored activities...
ESL teacher Mr. Ricky King was appointed Student Council sponsor at the start of the second semester, succeeding Mrs. Jennifer Cole. King, Mock Trial co-sponsor, said his passion for student organizations dates back to his experience with Mock Trial as a high schooler. As a student at Hinsdale South,...
Jackson Soney and Carter Mayes earned first and second place at the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Freshman and Sophomore State Series in Springfield on Sunday, March 10. The 101-pound Soney clinched his second State title in as many years after taking first in IWCOA Regionals...
Hockey returns to Grossinger Motors Arena for the 2024-25 East Coast Hockey League season, as the ECHL announced expansion team The Bloomington Bison. The upstart Bison is the ECHL’s 30th franchise, joining hockey’s “premier developmental league.” The Bison are the fifth franchise...
When the girls soccer season kicks off against Metamora on March 12, the Iron aim to build upon last season’s 13-9-4 record, eyeing a fourth consecutive Regional title. Last season concluded with a 6-4 defeat against Minooka in the Sectional opener, a 16-season drought without a Sectional Title. The...
Want a chance to win an NCHS logo blanket? Enter the Inkspot's March Madness pool by filling out a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket here. Fill out your bracket at CBSSports.com before the tournament starts so we can compete all of March Madness® for a chance to win. The current NCHS student...
A new class of jittery sixth graders funneled into Chiddix Junior High, anxious to enter a foreign world: lockers and their dreaded combinations, too-short passing periods in crowded hallways and an eight-class, recess-less schedule. Entering junior high: a nerve-wracking experience for every 11-year-old...
A lot of television sitcoms have us wishing we could erase the memory of ever watching them, wishing to forget we ever saw a single episode of the show. “The Good Place” is one of them. You’ll wish the plot could be wiped from your memory just so you can watch and love it again and again,...
I was heartbroken when Tristan Dugray, Chilton Prep’s quintessential swoon-worthy bad boy, got the boot from “Gilmore Girls”; crushed when the character was sent to military school during the show’s second season. But somebody at the WB, the network behind the hit show, must have seen...
My fellow fast food aficionados know that for every McRib and every Pumpkin Spice Latte, every delectable and delicious “limited-time-only” menu item, fast food chains have an untold number of culinary calamities. In a world where innovation meets indulgence, there’s bound to be a few slip-ups...
There is a reason that page-to-screen adaptations of book’s like “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and modernized, musicified reimaginings of “Mean Girls” are all the rage in Hollywood. There is no question why: adolescent angst, first loves and unforgettable coming-of-age moments make...
In the ever-evolving world of online entertainment, one platform has emerged as a powerhouse, a beacon of creativity, interactivity and community: Twitch. Launched in 2011, Twitch has rapidly become the premier destination for live streaming, captivating millions with its diverse content and engaging...
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Over 200 fans and family members celebrated the Ironmen basketball team's 2024 season on Sunday, March 10, recognizing the team's second-place finish in the 4A IHSA State basketball finals. Public address announcer Mr. Dana Starkey, Athletic Director Mr. Nic Kearfott and principal Dr. Adam Zbrozek spoke about the significance...
The College and Career Center hosted its annual College Fair for the junior class on March 12 in the auditorium, with representatives from nearly 45 schools attending. With representatives from trade schools, community colleges, four-year universities and the armed forces, College and Career Counselor Mrs. Karrin Hawkins...
Ali Ince and Dexter Niekamp were named among the 26 members selected for the 2024 Illinois High School Association All-State Academic Team on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The honorees, nominated by their high schools, demonstrated a minimum 3.50 GPA while participating in at least two IHSA-sponsored activities during each of the...
Ironmen baseball opened the 2024 season with a 2-0 start, aiming to improve on 2023's success which culminated in a 25-10 record and the program's first Regional title in over 15 years. Last season, head coach Mr. Ryan Short said the Ironmen "got hot at the right time," winning eight of 10 to end the year before losing 4-1...
Community opened the softball season 1-1 in non-conference action, following Monday’s 10-1 victory over the Lincoln Railsplitters with a 15-5 loss to the Pekin Dragons. Under third-year head coach Mr. Steve Hassel, the team is looking to improve on last season’s second-place Big 12 Conference finish, going 9-1 in conference...
Jackson Soney and Carter Mayes earned first and second place at the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Freshman and Sophomore State Series in Springfield on Sunday, March 10. The 101-pound Soney clinched his second State title in as many years after taking first in IWCOA Regionals and Sectionals. The...
Want a chance to win an NCHS logo blanket? Enter the Inkspot's March Madness pool by filling out a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket here. Fill out your bracket at CBSSports.com before the tournament starts so we can compete all of March Madness® for a chance to win. The current NCHS student or staff member with...
A new class of jittery sixth graders funneled into Chiddix Junior High, anxious to enter a foreign world: lockers and their dreaded combinations, too-short passing periods in crowded hallways and an eight-class, recess-less schedule. Entering junior high: a nerve-wracking experience for every 11-year-old who’d just ordered...
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