Shaw Local News Network

The Ottawa boys golf team, as well as Fieldcrest‘s Jessica Schultz and Seneca’s Piper Stenzel, are all heading to the state meet after sectional performances on Monday. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Crystal Lake Central co-op's Delaney Medlyn placed first at the Class 2A Boylan Sectional to qualify for state for the first time, Burlington Central's boys team won its first sectional championship in program history, plus more in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Sycamore's Gavin Sedevie qualifies for the state boys golf tournament, plus other golf, soccer and volleyball results in the roundup.

Plainfield North's girls golf team advanced to the state tournament for the first time in school history, plus other area results in The Herald-News Roundup

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public that along with fall, October brings the start of the traditional respiratory virus season.

The series are Jazz Sessions at The Venue, She Said with Anne Harris and Dead Night. Jazz Sessions begin Oct. 10, She Said begins Oct. 12 and Dead Night will begin Oct. 17.

Should Congress act to ensure fertility treatments, like IVF, remain available in the future? Lauren Underwood: There is no doubt that reproductive freedom is under threat from extreme MAGA republicans who want to control women.

Sarah Douglas portrayed Kryptonian supervillain Ursa in 1978′s “Superman” and 1980′s “Superman II.”

Downers Grove organizations must apply for a Grove Foundation grant by Oct. 31

Minooka and Plainfield Central’s girls volleyball teams will participate in the Hits for Hugs fundraiser to benefit Shorewood HUGS at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The event will include raffle baskets, shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle.

Kane County property transfers from Sept. 5 to 6, 2024.

Kendall County property transfers from June 26 to Sept. 9, 2024.

A Shell facility with a Dunkin’ and convenience store is under construction at Route 53 and Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.

Tickets are on sale now for “Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Change” at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Grundy Bank is holding its annual coat drive during its regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Nov. 15.