Salvador Figueroa took first place among competitors from 10 schools.

Illinois Department of Public Health warns residents to be mindful of what fish they eat when angling in state's waters

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 May 17-23

7 Brew Coffee specializes in serving premium espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy drinks, sodas and smoothies.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.34 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County during the past week.

The state now offers a brewery, brew pub, distillery & winery directory on the ILCC website

Lemont boys tennis wins JCA Sectional and more in the Herald-News Saturday roundup.

Following these simple food safety practices, you can protect your family and friends from food borne illness and make the most of your summer cookouts.

Naperville Central won its first regional title in softball since 2015 with a 6-1 victory over Plainfield North on Saturday morning.

Hantaviruses are a group of zoonotic viruses that infect rodents. The rodent transmits the virus to humans through their urine, droppings, saliva or – less commonly – their bites, according to the World Health Organization.

Plainfield will receive a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant this year through IDOT to improve sidewalks.

A single-family home in Manhattan that sold for $375,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week.

Don’t let high food and gas prices this Memorial Day weekend dampen your plans. Here are ways you can celebrate and stay within a tight household budget

Overcast and high 60s made for ideal conditions for IHSA's girls state track and field championships on Saturday in Charleston.

Plainfield East headed up the list of girls state finalists at the Class 3A state track meet and more in Friday's Herald-News Roundup.

Peotone claimed a 2-1 victory over Beecher in the IHSA Class 1A Manteno Regional championship on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Beecher secured a 14-6 victory over Manteno in the IHSA Class 2A Manteno Regional championship on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Morris senior pitcher Mylie Hughes threw a no-hitter and recorded her 500th career strikeout Friday, leading her team past Plano 10-0 in six innings in the Class 3A Plano Regional final.

Lockport advanced to the Lincoln-Way West sectional semifinals with a regional championship victory over Plainfield Central on Friday

University of Illinois Extension and Illinois 4-H are urging schools, after-school programs, and families to take small, concrete steps to help youth feel supported.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to advance a bill that would regulate how large artificial intelligence model developers handle transparency and catastrophic risk

There are approximately 38 accidents per year on Ridge Road in the five-mile stretch from Caton Farm Road to Plainfield Road, the Kendall County Highway Department said.

The ribbon cutting event will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Lockport City Hall east parking lot, located at 222 E. 9th St.

The event will feature 13 authors and a curated menu. Admission to the author fair is free with a purchase from the cafe.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois House advanced a bill that would regulate the maximum price certain prescription drugs can be sold for in the state

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Will County, here's what sold for $400,000 or under during the past week.

Wilmington’s McKenna Van Tilburg will be heading to Saturday’s finals in four events after a spectacular performance in prelims of the IHSA State Meet. Plus more from the Herald-News area.

The owners blamed a fryer for starting the January fire, which caused an estimated $100,000 in smoke and water damage to the downtown Plainfield restaurant.

From neighborhood street fairs to beloved small-town traditions and Route 66 Centennial celebrations, these events reflect the state’s culture, food and music.

From Capitol News Illinois: The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday dropped all charges against the remaining “Broadview Six” protesters, citing apparent prosecutorial misconduct in the grand jury proceedings

From Capitol News Illinois: As state lawmakers work to pass a school funding plan for the upcoming fiscal year, some are expressing frustration over how this year’s budget has been implemented

Oswego junior Jezhian Sprinkle overcame hitting a hurdle on his first race to sweep both hurdles races, among the many individual highlights along with Lemont's Nathan Murray running the state's second-best 400 while Hinsdale Central took the team title at Downers Grove North.

From Capitol News Illinois: Senate Republicans are calling on their colleagues and the governor to opt into a federal school choice tax credit program.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Cook County judge has rejected a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and charge federal immigration agents accused of abuses during “Operation Midway Blitz” this past fall

Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower and positional coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued its offseason workouts. Here are three of the most-interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

Both Sandwich and Seneca high schools chose this week to leave their current conference homes, the Kishwaukee River and Tri-County, respectively, to become the 9th and 10th members of the Illinois Central Eight Conference.

Additional performers in the concert series include Men At Work, Big & Rich, Andy Grammer and more.

The Oswego School Board approved hiring Adam Hurder at an annual base salary of $145,000.

The Chicago Street Market opens for the season at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22 in downtown Joliet.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation’s most popular types of firearms

Discuss nature-inspired novels while walking the grounds of Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

The rate at which ComEd customers are charged for energy usage is increasing. Additionally, a temporary credit to Illinois customers is disappearing. Data centers for the artificial intelligence industry are among the factors driving the demand

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill heading to the House would allow minors to consent to receiving birth control without parental consent. The governor also says he will sign a measure to ban “junk fees,” or unlisted charges tacked onto the total of cost of ticketed events

The Coal City High School Theatre Department's performance of "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" has been named the Best Production at the 2026 Illinois High School Theatre Awards presented by Broadway in Chicago.

Marc Silverman predicts a 12-5 finish, another division title, and several statement wins in a loaded 2026 schedule for the Chicago Bears

Three-hit days from seniors Aubrie Goudreau and Alyssa Singleton and clutch efforts from freshmen Hannah Stritar and Mady Dye helped Manteno to an 11-6 win over Coal City in Wednesday's Class 2A Manteno Regional semis, highlighted by an eight-run third inning.

The Manteno softball team erupted for an eight-run third inning in the Panthers' 11-6 win over Coal City in the Class 2A Manteno Regional semifinals Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Lincoln-Way East boys track and field took second at the Rich Township Sectional, plus softball regional results in the Herald-News roundup.

Teams from Coal City, Herscher, Joliet Catholic, Manteno, Morris, Ottawa, and Streator all competed during the Class 2A boys track and field Sectional on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Pontiac High School.

Ogden Point will have three multi-purpose gyms (basketball, volleyball, pickleball), five racquetball courts, a spin room, a group fitness room, a four-lane lap pool and a multi-purpose room.