Storms may drop over an inch of rain across northern Illinois overnight, raising rivers and increasing flooding concerns by Friday morning.

Dwight edges Gardner-South Wilmington in baseball and more in the Herald-News Wednesday Roundup

The Ottawa girls soccer team scored three times - two by Chloe Carmona - in the final seven minutes in a 5-1 victory over Morris in Wednesday's Interstate 8 Conference match in Morris.

Kentucky-bound Piper Lewis went 4 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs to help Ottawa's softball team post a 14-4 Interstate Eight Conference win over Morris.

The Secretary of State's Office said the scam messages threaten that failure to pay non-existent back tolls will result in penalty fees and even suspension of driving privileges and vehicle registration.

From Capitol News Illinois: A lack of domestic workforce participation in agriculture pushes Illinois farmers to employ foreign workers through the temporary H-2A non-immigrant visa program. Illinois’ employment of farmers through the visa program has grown rapidly

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Missouri edge rusher Zion Young could be a fit with the Bears.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow drivers with suspended licenses to continue driving with a speed control device in their car

Wilmington beats Herscher in baseball and more in The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup.

A residential property located at 416420 West Jackson Street in Morris changed ownership on Feb. 24.

Democratic congressional members from Illinois are questioning President Donald Trump’s fitness for office and calling his threats to destroy Iran as a country "dangerous."

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill in the legislature would eventually allow driverless vehicles to operate in Illinois counties that have more than 1 million residents, plus Sangamon and three downstate jurisdictions. They could replace rideshare and taxi drivers

Lockport and Morris were among softball winners in Monday's Herald-News roundup.

With standouts from across the greater Will and Grundy county area, see who made the 2025-26 Herald-News All-Area Boys Basketball Team.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats have added a new abortion access measure to their agenda that would allow people with limited or no insurance to get financial assistance for abortion care in Illinois.

Statewide teacher vacancies decreased by 24% with less than 3,000 vacancies remaining in the state as of Oct. 1, 2025, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Chicago Bears will try to make key roster additions in the NFL draft later this month in Pittsburgh. Here is everything Bears fans need to know about the 2026 NFL draft.

Professional excavators and DIY homeowners alike are encourged to call 811 to safely mark utility lines before starting a digging project.

A 1,634-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2005, has changed hands.

Rain totals varied Friday and Saturday across northern Illinois.

New staff will lead youth development programs in Will, Kankakee, and Grundy counties.

In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Morris Hospital is offering two free programs for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families.

Hosted in partnership with the Diocese of Joliet, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Partnership for Youth, the conference will welcome thousands of high school teens for a week of worship.

A single-family home in Mazon that sold for $405,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County during the past week.

From Capitol News Illinois: Elected officials and advocates for both domestic violence survivors and immigrant rights are warning of an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence around Cook County’s Domestic Violence Courthouse, in violation of both an order fro

Minooka resident Brayden Caraynoff-Huber discusses the need to ban the sale of kratom, a substance sold openly in gas stations and smoke shops, in municipalities.

From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals.

Bolingbrook's boys volleyball team won the title at the West Aurora Invitational, and Lockport took second at the Argo Invitational. That and more in Saturday's Herald-News Roundup

Morris resident Mike Gallagher discusses the importance of Illinois wetlands, and how recent changes have reduced protections.

A residential home in Morris that sold for $115,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Grundy County in the past week.

Since the Illinois State Police began providing services on ​ April 1, 1922, 73 state police officers have died in the line of duty, according to the agency.

About 1 to 3 inches of rain fell over the area Friday night, with a localized amounts near 4 inches across parts of central Livingston county, the National Weather Service said.

With more thunderstorms in the forecast, most of northern Illinois is under a flood watch from through Saturday morning.

Lockport wins boys volleyball pool at Argo Invite and more in the Herald-News Friday Roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: While the state program that created them is still relatively new, Illinois' clean energy workforce hubs are struggling to convert training into employment.

From Capitol News Illinois: Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield went on strike Friday after contract negotiations failed to produce satisfactory wage increases and address other concerns.

From Capitol News Illinois: Frustrated Peoples Gas customers and utility watchdog advocates gathered in Daley Plaza on Wednesday to protest rising heat bills, chanting “Rate hike? No! Record profits? No!”

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Grundy County, here's what sold for $350,000 or under in the past week.

The Chicago Bears won’t receive compensatory picks for the hiring of former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham. The NFL announced the final decision Friday.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson sat down with Shaw Local at the NFL’s annual meetings in Phoenix this week. In this exclusive 1-on-1 interview, he touched on various topics, including his first year, quarterback Caleb Williams, and more

Romeoville edges Burlington Central and more in the Herald-News Thursday roundup.

Minooka entered Thursday undefeated on the season but Joliet West changed that with a 5-4 win at the WJOL Tournament, one of two Joliet West wins on the day.

A tornado watch issued for much of northern Illinois Thursday afternoon has been extended until 11 p.m. And a severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect until 8 p.m. for some areas, according to the National Weather Service.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is urging Congress to authorize year-round E15 gasoline sales, arguing it would stabilize fuel markets and support rural economies

“This incredible outpouring of support truly reflects the strength and compassion of our community,” said Deb Condotti, President/CEO of Easterseals Joliet Region.

Chicago Bears brass met with reporters this week in Phoenix at the NFL’s annual meetings and discussed various things, including a new stadium. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned about the Bears this week

From Capitol News Illinois: The blame game comes after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a report that found property taxes in the state’s largest county have grown faster than inflation and wage growth over the past 30 years

The Bears let key defensive production walk this offseason. With the draft three weeks away, fixing a unit that wasn’t close to championship level is now the top priority, Marc Silverman writes

Alexis VanderTuuk hit a walk-off grand slam to lead Lockport past Providence in the WJOL Softball Tournament semifinals and more in Wednesday's Herald-News Roundup

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across northern Illinois on Thursday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes