Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, the the Illinois Department of Transportation said,

Here are five boys wrestlers to keep an eye on this season in the Herald-News area.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after the Bears pulled off another thrilling win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are three of the most interesting things they said Monday.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week

AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale said yields were fairly good for the northern half of Illinois, but fell short of early season potential.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from another thrilling win.

Linebackers D'Marco Jackson and Amen Ogbongbemiga weren't supposed to make major impacts for the Chicago Bears at the start of the season. But on Sunday, the duo combined to lead the Bears in tackles and help their team beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The week of Nov. 24-29 will be the last week for putting out yard waste for curbside collection for the year.

Blue Christmas is a service to honor the ones you love and miss this time of year.

The Chicago Bears won’t get a chance to go against a longtime rival on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled Aaron Rodgers inactive for Sunday's game. Chicago will also be without starting left tackle Theo Benedet.

From Capitol News Illinois: The request list also included $68.5 million for implementation of ISBE’s new literacy plan, a program the board approved in 2024 to improve literacy instruction throughout the state

Joliet Central girls basketball got its first win of the season and more in the JHN Prep Roundup.

Providence Catholic led Minooka by 19 at halftime and ultimately won by eight in the WJOL Tournament title game.

The Seneca girls basketball squad couldn't overcome a slow start in Saturday's 40-28 loss to Peoria Manual in the championship game of the Falcon-Irish Thanksgiving Tournament at Seneca High School.

The Chicago Bears announced that they placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve.

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Village Christian Church partnered with Reclaimed 501c and Lifeline Christian Mission to organize a meal packing event.

The Chicago Bears own an NFL-best 16 plus turnover 11 weeks in the season. Here's how that ratio has served as a catalyst for the Bears' 7-3 start to the season.

Jalen Davis, 18 of Joliet, has been charged with three counts of burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal damage to property and obstructing identification.

The Chicago Bears return home Sunday to begin a busy holiday week when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears will be without all three of their starting linebackers Sunday when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Solider Field.

Whether you are a parent or not, childcare needs in our community has to be on everyone’s radar because childcare is not just a parent issue – it is a workforce issue.

From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly six decades after becoming a lawyer, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges — including bribery — earlier this year

The Chicago Bears will host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will break down the latest from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's key matchups

Join First Presbyterian Church for a morning of Christmas music on Sunday, December 14th, at 10 a.m. at 200 E. Jackson St.

See how the girls wrestling teams around the Will and Grundy county area are expected to do this year.

Procter & Gamble, Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris, in partnership with the United Way of Grundy County, recently held a Thanksgiving food drive, giving their employees an opportunity to donate food for local families in our community

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall on Thursday as they continued their preparations for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday

The Chicago Bears got some defensive starters back at practice Thursday. Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard and Jaylon Johnson were all full participants. Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell all missed practice for a second straight day.

Here are five boys basketball players to keep an eye on in the Herald-News area for the 2025-26 season

Here is a look at the boys basketball teams in the Herald-News area for the 2025-26 season

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Accountability Commission is continuing to ramp up even as the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago region winds down, at least for now

John Fleet, 70, is charged with a class 4 felony under Scott’s Law following the fatal crash on Dec. 23, 2024, which took the life of 35-year-old Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns.

Providence beats Tinley Park in girls basketball and more in the Herald-News Wednesday roundup

Farmers are rebuilding turkey flocks hit hard by avian flu, and overall demand has declined. That combination is helping keep turkey costs down for families this Thanksgiving.

Why Marc Silverman is choosing to be “sports happy” and not nitpick how the Bears win and who they continue to beat. Even if this team isn’t a true contender in 2025, they’ve got the coach, quarterback, and other assets to make them viable heading into the future

Powerhouses remain prominent in Class 4A, with three of the four teams no stranger to deep playoff advancements. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.

Madelyn Kiper scored 28 points Wednesday to lead Minooka to a win over Joliet Central in the WJOL Tournament.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved rate increases for Nicor and Ameren gas companies - but denied the much larger hikes both utilities were seeking.

The Chicago Bears didn't shy away from the challenge of playing Aaron Rodgers when the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Bears said they want to play the former Green Bay Packer quarterback.

The Chicago Bears were without some starters on both sides of the ball at practice Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game agains the Pittsburgh Steelers.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Wednesday, with the two discussing the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids and the governor formally inviting the Chicago-born pontiff back for a visit to his hometown.

The Chicago Bears are getting closer to having a healthy secondary. The team announced Wednesday that it activated the 21-day practice window for cornerback Kyler Gordon to come off injured reserve.

From Capitol News Illinois: Enrollment at public universities in Illinois grew to a 10-year high of 189,791 students, a 2.3% increase over last year, according to figures released by the Illinois Board of Higher Education

How? Why? Are the Bears setting up fans for another double doink of disappointment in January? So many questions about this 7-3 start. Let’s try to answer a few from Minneapolis, site of the latest last-second victory.

The annual Gently Used Toys Event hosted by the Grundy County Land Use Department runs from Monday, November 17, until Friday, December 12.

Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) students will soon have the opportunity to learn how to fly.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s “Fate & Destiny” concert on Nov. 22-23 features Berlioz, Brahms, and Beethoven, spotlighting soloists Rebekah Cope-Evers and Patricia White.

The Chicago Bears hired head coach Ben Johnson over the offseason to bring out the best of quarterback Caleb Williams. So has Williams improved? Here's what the numbers say 10 games into the season.

New legislation poses the possibility of more commuter trains on rgw Rock Island line and a future high-speed rail connection between Joliet and Peoria.