Landon Norris scored a career-high 22 points to lead Morris' boys basketball team to a 63-53 win over Plano.

From Capitol News Illinois: At the core of the law is a structure to incentivize energy storage, or battery, projects. It will result in new charges to ratepayers, though supporters of the bill say that those costs would be offset by cost savings from greater energy efficiency

The GOP field of candidates running for governor in the March 17 primary is down to four, after an Illinois State Board of Elections vote Thursday.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new poll shows Darren Bailey holds a commanding lead in a four-person Republican primary for Illinois Governor

The Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.

Coal City is currently ranked No. 1 in Class 1A by illinoismatmen.com, while Providence is No. 2 in Class 2A and Joliet Catholic No. 2 in Class 3A

Candidates in a pair of statewide races are off the March 17 primary ballot due to successful objections to their nominating petitions, Illinois State Board of Elections officials ruled Wednesday.

Rain will likely start in the afternoon, with the heavier rains and thunderstorms moving in by 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said

The City of Morris is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 in the community room at city hall, 700 N. Division St.

A single-family home located at 25200 West Pawnee Lane in Channahon has a new owner since Dec. 23, 2025.

Brady Hairald's 13 points led Minooka to a 52-46 win over East Aurora and more in Wednesday's Herald-News Roundup

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall as the team prepared for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and slot cornerback Kyler Gordon practiced Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Seven Minooka Community High School students were recently presented with Director Awards for their outstanding performance in class.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Trump administration announced late Tuesday that it was freezing distribution of about $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funds to five Democratic-led states, including Illinois.

Bolingbrook defeats Plainfield Central in boys basketball and more in the Herald-News Tuesday roundup.

Minooka's girls basketball team held Joliet West to single digits in every quarter Tuesday in a 62-32 win.

Joliet West appeared to be on the brink of letting a potential win get away from them on Tuesday, but Aamir Shannon wouldn't let it happen as the Tigers second half regroup allowed them to claim a 53-35 win.

Until proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.

From Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years

The Grundy County Health Department is holding four food service sanitation certification courses in 2026, the first of which is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15.

A Will County judge may decide on Jan. 12 whether a former Crest Hill resident will stay in jail while he awaits trial on charges that alleged he killed his wife in 1988.

Gardner-South Wilmington downs Momence in the Herald-News Monday roundup

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday, a day after the team ended the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

Illinois is reporting its first influenza death in a child this season

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, despite backing the idea in principle and mounting budget pressures.

Providence Catholic is 16-2 on the season, Lockport is looking strong and more in the Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook.

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and the Bears' playoff path

Flu activity is very high across Illinois coming out of Christmas week, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season on a sour note Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are the five big takeaways from a disappointing loss to end the regular season.

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season with an overall flat performance Sunday afternoon, losing to the Detroit Lions 19-16 at Soldier Field.

The Chicago Bears’ opponents for the 2026 season are set. Take a look at where the Bears will be playing next season and who will come into town.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo will be inactive against the Detroit Lions in the team’s regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

A schedule of upcoming high school sporting events in the Herald-News coverage area.

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has fun activities scheduled for January and into the new year.

Coal City Methodist Church plans chili supper, senior gathering in January

Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland leads the team with four catches on fourth down this season. Here's how Loveland became quarterback Caleb Williams' most-dependable target in critical situations.

Plainfield Central takes third at Sandwich Dual Team Invitational and more in the Herald-News Roundup.

The Chicago Bears will get one final chance to make some last-minute improvements before the playoffs start Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

Chicago Bears top wide receiver Rome Odunze returned to practice for the first time in three weeks Friday as the team prepared for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

The Chicago Bears will end the regular season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar share the latest news from Halas Hall, break down Sunday's game, and what's at stake for the playoffs

You may be surprised at how much you’re spending on things like coffees and TV subscriptions. Try keeping track of all expenses for a full month.

The Chicago Bears were without a couple offensive starters Thursday as the team returned to the practice field. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and right guard both missed practice while rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III was a full participant.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as the team continued preparing for its regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

Space heaters are most often responsible for home-heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though many people will continue to pay it at the local level.