Bolingbrook's I’Marion Stewart has received the bulk of recruiting interest so far, but fellow sophomore receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson is working hard and knows the offers aren't far off.

Plainfield East junior offensive lineman Michael Jimmar stayed positive as he waited for college offers and his patience paid off when South Dakota and Illinois State offered scholarships last week. Jimmar also holds an offer from Syracuse.

Newman head football coach Brandon Kreczmer has been hired as the linebackers coach at Western Illinois University, returning to his alma mater to coach the position he played from 2006-10.

Bolingbrook safety Damon Walters didn't expect so many colleges to be interested in him so early, but the junior is grateful to have so much interest from colleges across the nation.

New restaurant opening in Peru; flower shop closing in Oglesby; pet shop on the move in Streator; farmers market offers online option in Ladd; and Bureau County favorite ceases retail distribution

Prairie Ridge coach Chris Schremp was in the middle of a gall bladder attack and just hours from surgery to remove it when he learned that he would be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame.

The Crystal Lake community is ready to cheer on Crystal Lake South graduate Trevor Keegan as Michigan plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Friday in Miami.

Loyola's Brooks Bahr is getting closer to realizing his dream of playing college football with his recent offers. Plus notes on Brother Rice's Roderick Pierce III, St. Ignatius' Justin Scott and Marist's Ryan Sims.

Meet the Herald-News Fall 2021 All-Area Football Team.