Providence topped Prairie Ridge 25-21, 20-25, 25-19 in the Class 3A state tournament third-place match Saturday at Illinois State's CEFCU Arena, matching the Celtics' best finish in program history. The Wolves bring home their second state trophy in as many years.

Dozens of chickens died in a barn fire Saturday, Nov. 15, near Harvard.

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Athletes from across Illinois competed in the IHSA Girls State Swimming Preliminaries at FMC Natatorium in Westmont on Friday, Nov. 14.

Prairie Ridge, making its second state tournament appearance in a row, fell to Normal University 25-20, 25-18 on Friday in the Class 3A semifinals at Illinois State University's CEFCU Arena. The Wolves will play for third place Saturday.

Here is the All-Kishwaukee River Conference girls volleyball team for the 2025 season, as selected by coaches. Woodstock North senior setter Gabby Schefke was named KRC Player of the Year.

Long-time Cary-Grove coach Patty Langanis will be inducted into the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this weekend. Langanis, who coached at C-G for 30 seasons and amassed almost 750 wins at the school, will be announced at the state tourney Saturday.

Prairie Ridge senior twins Addi and Abby Smith are a big reason why the Wolves find themselves back at the Class 3A state tournament. Prairie Ridge plays Normal University in the semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Illinois State University's CEFCU Arena.

How does FVC champion Huntley follow up a historic season? Can Johnsburg, led by twin sisters Skye and Summer Toussaint, dethrone Marengo in the KRC? Here are five storylines to watch in the Northwest Herald area ahead of the girls basketball season.

The parents of Michael Jake Porter of Cary say his autism and anxiety led him to the "desperate and terrible decision" of taking his life after misunderstandings led to drawn guns and a police response.