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Mark Chen

Mark Chen

Sports Reporter · Lisle, IL

Mark Chen is a seasoned sports journalist with a degree from the University of Chicago and over 6 years of experience covering club sports and recreational activities in the Naperville area. Prior to joining Naperville Current, he wrote for the Naperville Sun, where he leveraged his strong relationships with coaches and athletes.

17 stories from Mark Chen in Tinley Park

Seneca High announces honor roll for 2026-27’s first quarter — Shaw Local News Network
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Seneca High announces honor roll for 2026-27’s first quarter

Here is the honor roll for Seneca High School’s first quarter of the 2026-27 school year.Seniors Devon Johnathan Akre, Joseph Alexander Arnold, Rayce Dylan Aukland, Aubree Giovanna Barr, Aiden John Basaraba, Kail L Bell, Alyson Elizabeth Blakley, Emmelyn Avery Blakley, Michael Cole Breisch, Cole...

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Sale closed in Morris: $409,000 for a single-family home — Shaw Local News Network
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Sale closed in Morris: $409,000 for a single-family home

A single-family residence located at 5985 East South Prairie Drive in Morris has a new owner since Oct. 13.The 1,785-square-foot house, built in 1974, was sold for $409,000, or $229 per square foot. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is equipped with electric...

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Single-family home sells for $210,000 in Rock Falls — Shaw Local News Network
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Single-family home sells for $210,000 in Rock Falls

A single-family house located at 1708 Hickory Hills Road in Rock Falls changed owners on Oct. 7.The house was sold for $210,000. The property sits on a 0.5-acre lot.Other homes in Rock Falls have recently been sold nearby:· At 1707 Teresa Street, in June, a single-family home was sold for...

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IHSA Football Playoff Round of 32 previews for DeKalb County teams — Shaw Local News Network
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IHSA Football Playoff Round of 32 previews for DeKalb County teams

Class 5A No. 9 Sycamore (6-4) at No. 8 Belvidere (6-3)When: 7 p.m. FridayAbout the Spartans: The Spartans’ offense went through a lull in the middle of the year, dropping four of five games with only a 47-0 win against Ottawa in Week 4, breaking up losses to Troy Triad, Kaneland, La Salle-Peru and...

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Crystal Lake South and Rockford Boylan players in intense IHSA Class 2A Sectional boys soccer semifinal action.
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Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Boylan, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal

Under the crisp autumn sky, a palpable tension hung heavy in the air, a silent prelude to the high-stakes drama about to unfold. What transpired on the soccer field between Crystal Lake South and Rockford Boylan was more than just a game; it was a visceral battle of wills, a testament to youthful...

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Intense moment from IHSA Class 2A boys soccer semifinal between Crystal Lake Central and Geneva
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Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Geneva, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal

In a high-stakes showdown at the Mercyhealth Sportscore Complex, the air crackled with an energy that felt more like a scene from a classic sports film than a typical boys soccer semifinal. Crystal Lake Central’s Alfredo Rojas, a determined force on the field, battled fiercely against Geneva’s...

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Glenbard West soccer team celebrates advancing to sectional final after dramatic penalty kick win
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Angel Garnica’s shot sends Glenbard West past Conant in PKs into sectional final

In a nail-biting showdown that could have been scripted for a Hollywood blockbuster, Angel Garnica stepped up to take the penalty kick of his life. With the weight of the game—and his team's dreams—on his shoulders, he calmly tucked the ball into the far left post, sending Glenbard West into the...

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Kaleb Nunnally celebrates after scoring a decisive penalty kick for Crystal Lake South soccer.
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Kaleb Nunnally converts first-ever penalty kick, sends Crystal Lake South into Class 2A sectional final

In a moment that could only be described as a scene straight out of a sports movie, Kaleb Nunnally, a senior defender and team captain for Crystal Lake South, stepped up to the penalty spot for the very first time in his career. With the weight of his team’s hopes resting squarely on his shoulders,...

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La Salle-Peru volleyball cruises in regional opener: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup — Shaw Local News Network
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La Salle-Peru volleyball cruises in regional opener: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup

VOLLEYBALLLa Salle-Peru def. Richwoods 25-15, 25-11: Aubrey Duttlinger put down 14 kills to go along with nine points, three aces and eight digs as the No. 1-seeded Cavaliers beat the No. 8 Knights in a Class 3A Dunlap Regional semifinal Tuesday in Dunlap.Aubrey Urbanski had 14 assists, 13 points,...

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Yorkville Foxes volleyball team celebrating a victory on the court
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Yorkville tops Bradley-Bourbonnais in Class 4A regional semifinal, keeps best season since 2021 alive

As the lights dimmed and the crowd's anticipation crackled in the air, Yorkville's volleyball team strode onto the court like seasoned gladiators ready for battle. With seniors Sophia Blank and Megan Suggs leading the charge, the atmosphere was electric, charged with the promise of a season that...

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Adelaide Bruns setting a volleyball during a high school game
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Adelaide Bruns sets Johnsburg single-season assist record in regional win: Northwest Herald Tuesday roundup

In a thrilling regional semifinal match that crackled with anticipation and the promise of athletic excellence, junior Adelaide Bruns didn't just play volleyball; she made history. With every perfectly placed set, every strategic assist, Bruns etched her name deeper into the annals of Johnsburg...

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Lockport High School soccer team celebrating a goal during a sectional game
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Lockport soccer advances to sectional final: Tuesday’s Herald News Sports Roundup

In a thrilling showdown at the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East sectional, Lockport's junior Aleko Kolliniatis became the hero of the day, netting a second-half goal that sent his team soaring into the sectional finals. Picture the roar of the crowd as the Porters celebrated their hard-fought victory over...

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DuPage state’s attorney forms Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team — Shaw Local News Network
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DuPage state’s attorney forms Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin announced today the formation of DuPage County’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team within the 18th Judicial Circuit.The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team is a countywide, multi‑agency network tasked with examining domestic violence-related deaths...

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St. Bede Bruins volleyball team celebrating a hard-fought victory on the court
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St. Bede volleyball advances in regional: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup

In a nail-biting showdown that could rival any Hollywood sports drama, the No. 7-seeded St. Bede Bruins clawed their way back from a first-set defeat to triumph over the No. 9 Newman Comets. With the crowd on the edge of their seats, the Bruins turned the tide in a thrilling three-set match that...

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Lemont boys soccer team celebrating a dominant 6-0 victory over Hinsdale South in a sectional semifinal.
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Lemont soccer thumps Hinsdale South 6-0 in sectional semifinal: The Herald-News Monday roundup

In a dazzling display of teamwork and skill, Lemont's boys soccer team steamrolled over Hinsdale South, clinching a 6-0 victory that felt less like a game and more like an artistic performance on the field. With every goal scored, the crowd erupted, echoing the hopes and dreams of a community...

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Marian Central, Woodstock North, Trinity Oaks volleyball advance in playoffs: Northwest Herald Monday roundup — Shaw Local News Network
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Marian Central, Woodstock North, Trinity Oaks volleyball advance in playoffs: Northwest Herald Monday roundup

Girls volleyballMarian Central def. Rockford Lutheran 25-22, 25-23: At Woodstock, Mary Kate Hernon tallied 12 kills, two aces, four digs and a block, and Anita Furmanek added 21 assists, three digs and two blocks as the seventh-seeded Hurricanes defeated the 10th-seeded Crusaders in a Class 2A...

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Morgan Evelo reaches milestone, Cary-Grove continues hot play with regional quarterfinal win over Woodstock — Shaw Local News Network
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Morgan Evelo reaches milestone, Cary-Grove continues hot play with regional quarterfinal win over Woodstock

Playing for the person next to you is a theme that’s emerged during a late-season hot streak for Cary-Grove’s girls volleyball team.Winless in their first 14 Fox Valley Conference matches, the Trojans won three of their final four to avoid the bottom of the conference standings and, more...

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