The city of Joliet held its Memorial Day service to remember and honor those who died in service of the county at the City Square downtown on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Seneca got its 20th shutout of the season with an 11-0 win over Reed-Custer in the Class 2A Seneca Regional semifinals Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The Herscher softball team defeated Peotone 8-2 in the Class 2A Manteno Regional quarterfinals at Herscher Monday, May 18, 2026.

Teams from Beecher, IC Catholic, Yorkville Christian, Westmont, Serena, Dwight, Somonauk, Seneca, Peotone, Earlville, Reed Custer, Marquette, Aurora Christian and Newark all competed in the Class 1A Sectional meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Seneca High School.

The Herald-News honors the everyday heroes making a difference in Will County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Area teams from Kankakee, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Lincoln-Way East, Central and West were among 18 teams competing in the IHSA Class 3A Chicago Heights Girls Track and Field Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Teams from Sterling, Rock Falls, Mendota, Princeton, Streator, La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris and Herscher all competed during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School.

Joliet West host the Southwest Prairie Conference championship on Wednesday afternoon.

A new Route 66 sculpture was unveiled along South Chicago Street at the Route 66 Raceway on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Joliet. The sculpture was a project between the Heritage Corridor Destinations and NASCAR.