Coal City stays hot, downs Herscher 14-10 for 5th straight ICE win Behind a four-hit day from Khloe Picard, Coal City downed Herscher 14-10 in Illinois Central Eight play to pick up its fifth straight conference victory and eighth win in the last 10 games overall.

Coal City stays hot, downs Herscher 14-10 for 5th straight ICE win

Shaw Local reporter Okon named Illinois Journalist of the Year Veteran reporter Bob Okon was honored by Northern Illinois University as the recipient of the school’s Illinois Journalist of the Year award

Shaw Local reporter Okon named Illinois Journalist of the Year

Troy Schools May Raise Your Property Taxes At Least $211 Per Year, Perhaps A Lot More: What's Next All three meetings will be at the Troy School District Offices at 5800 Theodore Street, Door 10, in Joliet.

Troy Schools May Raise Your Property Taxes At Least $211 Per Year, Perhaps A Lot More: What's Next

Coal City competes at the Illinois FBLA state conference; one student heads to nationals Abi Rose finished fourth in Impromptu Speaking and qualified for FBLA Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, June 29-July 2.

Coal City competes at the Illinois FBLA state conference; one student heads to nationals

Janicki siblings, Downers Grove North grads, share a special day 1,500 miles apart Downers Grove North graduates and siblings Payton Janicki and Jimmy Janicki homered in college games less than 30 minutes apart on April 11. They don’t subscribe to a cosmic connection. The connection...

Janicki siblings, Downers Grove North grads, share a special day 1,500 miles apart

I-80 at Chicago Street ramp closures begin April 24 ​

Former Middle School Teacher Charged in Connection with Inappropriate Communications with Students

What Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears said Monday at start of offseason program Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and some teammates met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Monday as the team started its offseason workout program. Here are four of the most interesting...

What Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears said Monday at start of offseason program

Eleven D202 Middle School Students Compete In Regional Civics Bee - 1340 WJOL Eleven District 202 middle school students will compete in the regional Civics Bee on April 28.  Here...

Eleven D202 Middle School Students Compete In Regional Civics Bee

Former Aux Sable teacher arrested on grooming allegations The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 says a former Aux Sable Middle School teacher has been arrested on allegations of grooming.

Former Aux Sable teacher arrested on grooming allegations

Chicago Bears reportedly pick up Darnell Wright’s fifth-year option The Chicago Bears will reportedly pick up the fifth-year option of right tackle Darnell Wright.

Chicago Bears reportedly pick up Darnell Wright’s fifth-year option

Wilmington among the hottest teams around: Herald-News softball notebook After starting the season 0-3, Wilmington has won its last 12 games. Read about that and more in this week's Herald-News softball notebook.

Wilmington among the hottest teams around: Herald-News softball notebook

Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Zoe Kunau Fulton's Zoe Kunau is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She helped the Steamers win the Pearl City tournament and set the school's career stolen...

Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Zoe Kunau

Village of Davis Junction honored for work on athletic fields Pioneer Athletics recently announced that the village of Davis Junction has been selected as a winner of its 2025 Fields of Excellence Award.

Village of Davis Junction honored for work on athletic fields

$5,000 Reward Offered As Authorities Investigate Brutal Killing Of Six Dogs - 1340 WJOL A horrific act of animal cruelty has prompted a unified response from law enforcement, animal protection officials...

$5,000 Reward Offered As Authorities Investigate Brutal Killing Of Six Dogs

Shining Star to tribute Earth, Wind & Fire at Hollywood Casino Joliet April 24 Shining Star delivers a powerful tribute concert celebrating the legendary music of Earth, Wind & Fire.

Shining Star to tribute Earth, Wind & Fire at Hollywood Casino Joliet April 24

Former Plainfield School District 202 teacher detained to faces child sex abuse charges A former teacher at Plainfield School District 202 will remain in custody as he awaits trial for charges of grooming, soliciting a minor and more.

Former Plainfield School District 202 teacher detained to faces child sex abuse charges

Will County Sheriff’s Police Seeking Public’s Help in Crete Township Animal Abuse

Sterling’s Danny Martinez has four RBIs in win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup Sterling baseball won, E-P softball went 2-1 and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Sterling’s Danny Martinez has four RBIs in win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup

Midwest Tulip Festival now open at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park One million blooms are expected this year at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park, which is celebrating 25 years this spring.

Midwest Tulip Festival now open at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park

Ex-Joliet teacher charged in Kendall County with grooming, indecent solicitation of a child Court records show a former teacher for Aux Sable Middle School in Joliet had asked a student for her phone number and engaged in inappropriate conversations with her, according to charges filed in Kendall...

Ex-Joliet teacher charged in Kendall County with grooming, indecent solicitation of a child

Woodridge resident takes winning entry for Will County Forest Preserve District’s photo contest The photo was captured at Whalon Lake in Naperville. Laurie Lasseter captured a dramatic moment between a bald eagle and a herring gull.

Woodridge resident takes winning entry for Will County Forest Preserve District’s photo contest

15 must-visit museums in northern Illinois Across the suburbs and throughout the region, you’ll find fascinating spots dedicated to art, history, science and unique local stories.

15 must-visit museums in northern Illinois

Eleven D202 Middle School Students Compete In Regional Civics Bee - 1340 WJOL Eleven District 202 middle school students will compete in the regional Civics Bee on April 28.  Here...

Eleven D202 Middle School Students Compete In Regional Civics Bee

Silver Cross NICU Milestone Bead Program Offers Parents Comfort and Connection Silver Cross Hospital - Parents whose newborns are being cared for in the Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Silver Cross Hospital look to the doctors and nurses for any encouraging...

Silver Cross NICU Milestone Bead Program Offers Parents Comfort and Connection

Understanding Sundowning in Memory Care Patients Alden Courts of Shorewood - Sundowning is a common symptom experienced by individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Understanding Sundowning in Memory Care Patients

Minooka and Canadian National reach settlement in logistics hub lawsuit Minooka Village President Ric Offerman said during his State of the Village address that the village has reached a settlement with Canadian National in its lawsuit to keep semis off some of its main roads.

Minooka and Canadian National reach settlement in logistics hub lawsuit

New Lenox: Single-family home goes for $850,000 The house at 1119 Green Glen Court in New Lenox was sold on April 2. The purchase price was $850,000. The lot of the property covers an area of 1 acre.

New Lenox: Single-family home goes for $850,000

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: A glimpse into the communion service hosted by the Eichers Communion services are held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Singing is usually done for the first hour or so. 

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: A glimpse into the communion service hosted by the Eichers

Downers Grove North boys track wins Metea Valley Invitational title: Saturday’s Suburban Life sports roundup Downers Grove North boys track won the Metea Valley Invite title, York was third and Downers Grove South fifth at the Cohoon Invite, Downers Grove South baseball rallied past York, and Willowbrook, Glenbard...

Downers Grove North boys track wins Metea Valley Invitational title: Saturday’s Suburban Life sports roundup