Metra will be undertaking a wide scope of projects this year, including improvements to 20 stations, replacement of 22 grade crossings, and three major tie replacement projects.

Bill Foster talked about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Trump should be removed during a Crystal Lake town hall meeting Wednesday evening.

The single-family home located at 12843 Bradford Lane in Plainfield was sold on March 25, for $651,200, or $198 per square foot.

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.

The home at 12361 South Meridian Lane in Plainfield was sold on March 26. The purchase price was $616,000. This is a two-story house.

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.

Michael Jackson tribute artist Jalles Franca will perform Jackson's biggest hits at the April 25 performance.

Volunteer registration for the Romeoville Repair Cafe is open on the JJC website through Saturday, April 11.

This 60-minute program is designed to help parents better understand teen driving risks and learn practical strategies to support and guide new drivers.

A 3,208-square-foot single-family home, built in 2008, has changed hands.

The whole family will love the Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience Thursday, April 9 at Rialto Square Theatre.

From animal encounters to Glow Wild nights and dino-sized adventures, Brookfield Zoo Chicago offers new experiences and seasonal favorites for guests of all ages.

Wilmington wrapped up a series sweep over Herscher with an 8-1 home victory on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

A grand slam from Cooper Holman highlighted a six-run sixth inning for Wilmington in Tuesday's game against Herscher, one where Ryan Kettman threw a gem and had three hits to lift the Wildcats to a two-game sweep of the Tigers.

The La Salle-Peru softball team recorded 14 hits, seven for extra bases including a second-inning home run by Kelsey Frederick, to fuel a 17-3 victory in five innings over host Newark on Tuesday.

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."

Larry’s Diner, located at 24522 W. Lockport Street, closed its doors in May 2023 after being in business for 23 years.

Beginning Wednesday, traffic in both directions on I-355 between 127th Street and International Parkway is scheduled to begin shifting lanes.

Guests will enjoy a classic silent film accompanied by the rich, live sounds of the theatre’s historic organ.

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

A 2,461-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1989, has changed hands.

Coal City's Lance Cuddy outdueled Streator's Clay Christoff on Monday, twirling a complete-game shutout as the Coalers won their ICE series opener against the host Bulldogs 8-0.

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

The Seneca softball team - behind the pitching of Hayden Pfeifer and homers from Lexie Buis and Camryn Stecken - improved to 13-0 on the season with a 3-2 victory over Prairie Central in Seneca on Monday afternoon.

Be prepared for Interstate 80 lane closures on Monday and Tuesday night in areas of Joliet.

Atelier Joliet Art Gallery will host an opening for an exhibit featuring the work of Jeffrey Equality Brooks, of Oswego, and Joseph Mayernik of New York.

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.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Whether on the football field or wrestling mat, Duke Mays is always active. Now, the junior is on the move again. A native of Joliet, he has returned home. The football and wrestling standout has transferred from Johnsburg to Joliet Catholic Academy.

The community with the greatest percentage of its population pleding to conserve water will receive a trophy at a future board meeting.

DuPage Township has announced it will break ground on its new food pantry facility on April 13 as demand for services continues to grow.

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.

Rain totals varied Friday and Saturday across northern Illinois.

Residents can place household refuse, bulk items (i.e., chairs, couches, and mattresses), and white goods (i.e., refrigerators, washers, dryers, and water heaters) at the curb on their regular pickup day.

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

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

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.

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

A single-family home in Mokena that sold for $900,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week.

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

Both will start their new roles for the 2026-27 District 202 school year on July 1.

A townhouse in Naperville that sold for $367,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week.