The IceHogs signed defenseman Josh McArdle on a one-year AHL contract through the 2018-19 season. The Roscoe native is the first alumnus of Rockford’s youth hockey program to sign with the 'Hogs.

 

Longtime voice of the Chicago Cubs' Class AA affiliate - the Tennessee Smokies - gives plenty of insight on some future stars headed toward Wrigley Field.

 
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The Jefferson football program has a new coach. Jacob Arnold, who served as JV coach from 2014-2016 and as assistant offensive coordinator last fall, has been promoted to replace Tony Ambrogio, who left the program to take over at Lutheran.

 
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As East prepares for the IHSA Class 4A state tournament, coach Roy Sackmaster reflects on the season and his career and offers a glimpse of what he expects in the semifinal with Evanston.

 
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