Living Roots Farm has opened in Fox Lake. In a renovated warehouse, operators have 50 aeroponic towers growing a mix of herbs, microgreens and several leafy green lettuce varietals.

The Chicago Bears lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night in their NFC divisional playoff matchup at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears knocked off the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in Wild Card matchup Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 19-16 in the regular season finale Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Cary-Grove faces Lakes in a nonconference girls basketball game on Friday Jan. 2, 2026, at Lakes high School in Lake Villa.

Huntley faces Mundelein in a Komaromy Classic girls basketball tournament game on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville.

Crystal Lake South faces Lakes in a Hinkle Holiday Classic boys basketball game on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.

Shaw Local photographers across northern Illinois captured some amazing moments this year, including the excitement and drama of high school sports, the hometown pride of a summer festival, and the reality of the news events that shaped our communities. Together, these images preserve not just what happened in 2025, but how it felt to live in the towns and neighborhoods we call home.

Jacobs faces Grayslake Central in Hinkle Holiday Classic boys basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.