Join Mission Bible Church at Saratoga School in Morris on November 20th at 4:30 PM for a special Holiday Meal Giveaway.

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift will be active and play against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on Sunday.

Here's a list of the Veterans Day ceremonies going on around Grundy County on Tuesday.

Dwight scored three touchdowns on offense, two on defense and one on special teams in a 43-14 win over Clifton Central in the IHSA Class 1A second round on Saturday, advancing to quarterfinals for the second season in a row.

The Plainfield North boys cross country team won the Class 3A state championship, Plainfield South was sixth and Morris boys were seventh in Class 2A. That and more in the Herald-News roundup.

Dwight defeated Clifton Central 43-14 in the IHSA Class 1A second round playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Check out our photos from our Thank You Veterans special section in Grundy County for 2025.

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has made headlines this season with some highlight blocks. Here's how Ben Johnson and his coaching staff have helped the former top-10 pick reach his full potential.

Tara Phelps turned a youth as an army medic into a career as a nurse with Morris Hospital.

Edith Smith Harrison was already well-accomplished when she decided to become a YMCA canteen volunteer during World War I: At 43, she had already become one of Illinois' first female lawyers, a member of the Smith, Smith and Smith Law Firm.

Coal City wrapped up the longest postseason run in program history with a 6-1 win over Chicago Academy in the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament third-place game on Friday, finishing the year 24-4 and sending off its 12 seniors on a high note.

The Chicago Bears will be without starting linebacker T.J. Edwards against the New York Giants on Sunday after he had surgery this week on his hand

The Chicago Bears are heading back home Sunday to start the second half of their season when they host the New York Giants. Here are the top five storylines to watch

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The Chicago Bears are back home at Soldier Field on Sunday when they host the New York Giants. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and preview what could be a must-win for the Bears

From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act. Republican senators raised concerns over the removal of a drug test requirement for sealing records

Providence Catholic defeated Lemont in two sets, 25-15, 25-18, to claim the IHSA Class 3A Kankakee Sectional championship title on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

The Mendota and Coal City boys soccer teams met Thursday in an IHSA Class 1A state semifinal game at Hoffman Estates High School.

Barring successful petition objections, the roster is complete for governor and U.S. Senate candidates in the 2026 primary.

Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as they prepared for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

The Chicago Bears got some players back on the practice field Thursday as the prepared for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

From Capitol News Illinois: Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head of the Regional Transportation Authority said

From 1A to 3A, the Herald-News area has a multitude of girls who could compete for a title at the state cross country meet this weekend.

The IHSA state boys cross country meet is at Detweiler Park in Peoria this weekend, and several area teams and individuals are hoping to bring home some hardware

The Coal City Police Department said in a statement on its Facebook page Wednesday that the 800 block of Division Street was closed briefly Wednesday morning to allow the Grundy county REACT team to serve a search warrant.

Fitness Premier at 1010 S. Ridge Road in Minooka has opened a new Relax + Restore Suite, which features numerous different therapies.

The Grundy County Health Department issued a news release Thursday asking residents to check their freezers after a listeria outbreak was linked to precooked pasta meals.

From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman’s ruling follows hours of testimony from former detainees who couldn’t speak to lawyers

Are the Bears good? The best answer I can give is, I don’t know, Marc Silverman writes

The Class 4A field was chock full of perennial powers on pairings night and most of them are still there as we head into Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.

The Chicago Bears had a mixed bag when it came to injury news Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall on Wednesday a day after the NFL’s trade deadline. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Costume drive to help those in need for next year.

Join hosts J.T. Pedelty, Sam Ramirez and Eddie Carifio as they preview Round 2 of the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western and southern portions of northern Illinois

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 9 on Wednesday.

Morris Hospital is welcoming board-certified interventional cardiologist Dr. Jibran Rana to its group of cardiovascular specialists.

Elias Heabel was named student for November by the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club.

The La Salle-Peru volleyball team beat Morris 25-22, 25-18 in a Class 3A L-P Sectional semifinal Tuesday. L-P will play Washington in the sectional championship match Thursday.

Providence and Lemont both won at the Class 3A Kankakee Sectional and will play each other in Thursday's title match. That and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup

L-P defeated Morris 15-22, 25-18 during the Class 3A Sectional semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School. The Lady Cavs will play Washington in the Sectional title game on Thursday at 6p.m. at L-P High School.

A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for Class 5A and Class 6A. See the proposed regions here.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue

Fire departments, fire districts across the country are onboarding to the new National Emergency Reporting System.

The City of Morris is hosting an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 to show the findings of a trail and parking study.

The Chicago Bears boosted their pass rush depth before Tuesday’s trade deadline by trading for Cleveland Browns defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Round 1 of the 2025 high school football playoffs

The Chicago Bears put together a historic performance Sunday in their thrilling 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Here's a look at some numbers that explain how they did it.

The Morris City Council approved an agreement with Grundy County Animal Control Monday to continue providing services in the city.

40th District Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, reflects on the importance of communication, and highlights the infrastructure plan and the Tourism Attraction Grant program.

Ranked teams did what they should do largely rolling to easy first round victories in the state playoffs. Check out the new rankings here: