Ethan Vahl scored 30 points and Brayden Borrowman had a near double-double and hit two key free throws in the final minute as Oswego held off West Aurora's furious comeback for a 51-48 win in Monday's season opener at the Hoops 4 Healing Tournament.

Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down what we saw in the Illinois high school football playoff semifinals, talk about Mt. Carmel coach Jordan Lynch's recent comments, and look ahead to the state title games

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 St. Charles Fire Department is testing hydrant flow in the city Tuesday morning. Residential water may turn a little rusty following the testing. Here’s what you need to know.

A man suffered significant head injuries after he was struck by a moving commuter Metra train in Aurora on Monday, authorities said.

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.

Adults with autism from northern Illinois talk about their lives and their reactions to lates controversial policy changes and language by the administration of President Trump.

Column: Before you dive into the big-box Black Friday frenzy, we invite you to slow down just a bit, savor the season, and support the small businesses that make Batavia feel like home, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

The Artist Sunday Road Rally is a free self-guided tour of local art studios and locations that support local artists. Participating locations will have live demos, art exhibitions and more.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

Celebrate 'Drinksgiving,' the night before Thanksgiving, at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Getting a strong sense of deja vu when looking at the lineup of state championships? That's understandable considering the group has collectively made 115 title game appearances previously. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 13.

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.

Classic holiday family gatherings, office parties, movies, and Mariah Carey on infinite repeat will be severely lampooned in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue.

The city of Geneva recently announced AT&T will begin a fiber cable installation project for the Fisher Farms subdivision’s northern section. Relevant residents should receive notice by AT&T's contractor, city says.

Two people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a shooting at an Aurora restaurant Saturday night.

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.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

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

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Nov. 16-22, read aloud for you

Here are the championship game pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Dario Milivojevic, Tanner Glock and St. Francis forced five Belvidere North turnovers to earn a spot in the Class 5A state championship game against Providence Catholic. The Spartans had lost in the semifinal round the last three years.

Jack Schapendonk's big stop on fourth-and-goal before halftime shifted the tides for St. Rita, who went on to score 26 straight points to secure a 54-34 victory over Batavia to advance to the Class 7A state title game.

The three-member Kane County Electoral Board overruled all the objections against a precinct commiteeperson’s petitions Friday, Nov. 21, effectively allowing Cindy Ignoffo to remain on the March 17, 2026 primary ballot.

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

Some showers followed by cold winds may be coming to Northern Illinois this Thanksgiving week.

The Batavia and St. Rita football teams met Saturday with a trip downstate on the line.

Disney princesses, superheroes and Santa will all make appearances at the District 303 Princess Superhero Breakfast Dec. 6 at St. Charles North.

With American flags lining his driveway, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps pilot Edward “Bud” Berthold arrived on his 106th birthday to his newly renovated home in McHenry County, completed by volunteers and donations.

Check out this list of upcoming holiday concerts, shows and family-friendly events at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Following a St. Charles man being charged with a felony for alleged unauthorized video recording of intimate parts, the Geneva Police Department is asking any potential victims to come forward.

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.

Update: An Elgin 19-year-old was hospitalized Friday after he suffered a gunshot wound during a shooting inside a Sycamore motel room, police said. Multiple people were in the motel room at the time, Deputy Chief Ryan Hooper said.

A person was transported with injuries to a local hospital after a rollover crash on Interstate 88 east of Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

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.

Firefighters responded to two crashes along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 within minutes and a mile of each other early Thursday evening in Huntley, officials report.

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

District 300 is switching up the attendance boundaries for Jacobs and Hampshire high schools to account for expected growth in the area with new housing on the way.

Brother Rice is the only top seed remaining in the Class 7A field. Will the Crusaders keep rolling or can one of the upstarts pull the upset? Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.

East St. Louis continues to power its way through the bracket. But three different CCL/ESCC teams hope to take them down. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

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.

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

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.

The Class 5A bracket certainly has some unexpected teams still alive in the draw. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinals of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.

Rhinestone Cowgirls will perform this biggest hits from female country music artists at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Nov. 21.