The third annual Lockport Legends induction ceremony was held on July 23.
The nine-week regular season begins with Week 1 games scheduled for Aug. 20-22.
“By sharing Steve’s diagnosis, we want to raise awareness of the clear connection between CTE and ALS,” said Misty McMichael.
Lockport took second place in the team standings at the girls wrestling state finals.
Oak Prairie faced Edwardsville's Lincoln in the third-place game, and won 25-19, 25-15.
The tournament will be held March 20-21 at Morton Junior High School.
The team competed at the state finals on Jan. 31, held in Fairview Heights.
Oak Prairie took first place in the Class 1A cheerleading state competition with a score of 90.48.
LTHS said this is the program's 21st state appearance, and its 14th state trophy.
From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Lockport.
From casual bars to lively breweries, here are a few places to cheer, snack and settle in for the Feb. 8 showdown.
The No. 2 seed Bears (12-6) will host the No. 5 seed Rams (13-5) at 5:30 p.m.
A wintry pattern will return to the Chicago area, including on Sunday for the Bears-Rams game. Could it be one of the coldest games ever?
The Porters finished with a 34-8 record this season.
Lockport will play away against Oswego at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
The semifinal game will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
Lockport will play Barrington at home at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15.
Lockport will play Oak Park-River Forest on Monday.
LTHS defeated Sandburg, 21-14, in the first round.
Lockport is the no. 23 seed, while Sandburg is no. 10.
Lockport will start the season on Aug. 29 with a game against Plainfield North.
Lockport will play Barrington in the state finals tournament on Friday.
McMichael was moved to hospice care on Wednesday. The Chicago Bears legend had battled ALS for several years after he was diagnosed in 2021.
The team earned its first regional championship since 2018.
The team, which is 18-6, will face Rockford's Eisenhower (25-0).
Lockport faced Huntley in the third-place match, and won 25-12, 25-21.
Lockport is set to play Marist, at 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
Lockport will now face Downers Grove South in the super-sectional on Nov. 11.
LTHS will face Oswego in the sectional championship at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Head Coach Chris Beal's team will now face Hinsdale Central in the super-sectional on Tuesday, according to IHSA.
LTHS will face Lincoln-Way West in the first round of sectional competition on Nov. 5.
Lockport will play Lincoln-Way East in the sectional championship game on Saturday.
Lockport will play Lincoln-Way Central on Tuesday.
Homer Glen defeated Summit Hill 12-5, taking third place in the tournament, according to IESA.
LTHS football will play its first game on Aug. 30 against Plainfield North.
The 1985 Super Bowl legend, who has ALS, couldn't make it to Canton, but was honored at his suburban home.
McMichael, who is unable to travel due to his health, will receive his gold jacket and bust from the Hall of Fame president Saturday.
Plans for McMichael's induction will take place at his home in Homer Glen.
The Bears legend was undergoing a blood transfusion Saturday, days after he was admitted into intensive care.
The legendary football player, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, is being treated for a urinary tract infection, the family said.