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As Sycamore gears up for the football season, senior Griffin Larsen steps into the quarterback role amid significant roster changes. With a strong offensive line and emerging talent, the Spartans are optimistic as summer practices wrap up.

As Plano coach Kyle Tutt has made the long daily drive from Streator to Plano, he found words in the title of a Drew Green country music song to inspire his team. “Get Up and Get It.” Condensed down to “GUAGI” for football motivational purposes, it’s been a Reapers' rallying cry.

At least two people were killed, and a third reportedly was wounded, following an early-morning shooting Thursday in Sheridan

Multiple places in DeKalb, Sycamore and throughout the county are designated free cooling centers for anyone needing an escape from the heat. Here's where to go if you need to cool off.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it’s “actively investigation the disappearance” of 16-year-old Julissa G. Flores.

The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have reported two confirmed measles cases, marking the first for Cook County this year

Local home construction businesses are bracing for a fair bit of uncertainty as proposed tariffs on a wide range of building materials are leaving many unknowns.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office said a body found near a creek in a wooded area in Crete been identified as that of 18-year-old who had been missing since Feb. 6.

The Boilermakers cruised to their 19th All-City title in a row on Wednesday, beating Bishop McNamara, Manteno and host Kankakee by a combined score of 192-55.

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Emergency cooling centers are available throughout DuPage County

Anyone with information the missing teen should contact Will County Sheriff’s Detective Josh Lane by phone at 815-727-8574, extension 4948

Geneva has activated its cooling centers in response to the National Weather Service heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 26-27.

The City of Batavia is opening a cooling center at City Hall during the Extreme Heat Advisory.

Due to the severe storms today’s Northwest Herald newspaper delivery will be delayed

The La Salle County Sheriff's Office asked for help June 26, 2024, finding 40-year-old Sarah F. Petritsch, last seen at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sheridan. Call 815-433-2161, ext. 6 or 8, with information.

McHenry County is grappling with its first hot temperatures of the summer this week.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch Tuesday evening for much of northern Illinois through midnight

A volunteer search for Robert Long will begin at 10 a.m. Friday. Man has been missing since April 11.

The National Weather Service Quad-Cities office has issued a tornado watch for Whiteside and Carroll counties in northwestern Illinois in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Update: NIU officials said police have determined threats of mass violence were not credible Monday after an anonymous email sent to faculty that included requests for a “large police presence in hopes of gaining international news” attention.

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A number of police and other agencies Wednesday located a boy at East 16th and North 32nd roads after he ran out of Wallace School, north of Ottawa, and into a cornfield.

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