Gary Middendorf

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: No Kings Day protest in Joliet

Several hundred people attended a No Kings Day protest along West Jefferson Street and Larkin Avenue in Joliet on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event was part of thousands of similar protests held across the country that day.

By 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●

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

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

By Gary Middendorf●

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●

Photos: Joliet Central vs. Joliet West Girls Basketball

Joliet Central defeats rival Joliet West 56-51.

By Gary Middendorf●

Photos: Plainfield South vs. Morris Boys Basketball

Plainfield South holds of Morris 50-47.

By Gary Middendorf●

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

A visual look back at prep sports around Will County.

By Gary Middendorf●

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

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

By Gary Middendorf●

Photos: SPC Conference Boys Wrestling Championships

Joliet West host the SPC Conference championship.

By Gary Middendorf●

Photos: Bolingbrook vs. Joliet West Boys Basketball

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

By Gary Middendorf●

Photos: Joliet West vs. Bolingbrook Girls Basketball

Bolingbrook rolls past conference rival Joliet West 64-41.

By Gary Middendorf●

Photos: Naperville Central vs. Plainfield North

Plainfield North wins comfortably over Naperville Central 69-49.

By Gary Middendorf●

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●

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●

Photos: Lockport vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais Girls Basketball

Lockport rolls past Bradley-Bourbonnais 57-24.

By Gary Middendorf●