Gary Middendorf

Photo Editor for the Herald-News

School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumnus. Transitioned from animation to photography in 2010. Freelanced as a photojournalist from 2011 to 2021 before taking on the role as Photo Editor for the Herald-News in 2021.

Latest from Gary Middendorf

Photos: The week in Will County prep sports

A look back at the week in prep sports around Will County.

By Gary Middendorf●

February 04, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Lincoln-Way Central vs. Neuqua Valley Boys Basketball

Lincoln-Way Central rolls past Neuqua Valley 71-53 Saturday afternoon.

By Gary Middendorf●

February 01, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Joliet West vs. Joliet Central Boys Wrestling

Joliet West clinches the Southwest Prairie Conference East Division Championship win a 50-28 over Joliet Central.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 31, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Joliet Central vs. Joliet West Girls Basketball

Joliet Central defeats rival Joliet West 56-51.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 30, 2025 at 8:06 pm CST

Photos: Plainfield South vs. Morris Boys Basketball

Plainfield South holds of Morris 50-47.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 29, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: A look back at the week in Will County sports

A visual look back at prep sports around Will County.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 28, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Lincoln-Way West vs. Lincoln-Way Central Girls Basketball

Lincoln-Way West rolls past rival Lincoln-Way Central 60-40.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 28, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: SPC Conference Boys Wrestling Championships

Joliet West host the SPC Conference championship.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 25, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Bolingbrook vs. Joliet West Boys Basketball

Bolingbrook comes out on top, 66-62, in the tight battle against Joliet West.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 24, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Joliet West vs. Bolingbrook Girls Basketball

Bolingbrook rolls past conference rival Joliet West 64-41.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 23, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Naperville Central vs. Plainfield North

Plainfield North wins comfortably over Naperville Central 69-49.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 22, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: A look at the week in Herald-News area sports

A look back at the week in prep sports around Will County. Photos by Gary Middendorf, Laurie Fanelli and Gary Duncan.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 21, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. brunch and celebration in Joliet

Community leaders and elected officials from across Will County celebrated Martin Luther King Jr'.s legacy at banquet with awards and panel discussion at D’Amore Banquets, 113 Republic Ave., Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 19, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Lockport vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais Girls Basketball

Lockport rolls past Bradley-Bourbonnais 57-24.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 16, 2025 at 12:00 am CST

Photos: Joliet Catholic vs. Carmel Girls Basketball

Joliet Catholic can't hold onto lead, falling to Carmel 47-38.

By Gary Middendorf●

January 15, 2025 at 12:00 am CST