Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent couldn't hold back tears when thinking about where he came from to where he was on Wednesday. He went from being an undrafted free agent to earning a two-year, $10 million extension.

In an area overflowing with talent, here are five of the girls volleyball players we'll be watching in The Herald-News area in 2025.

Proctor & Gamble's Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris partnered with the United Way of Grundy County to hold a school supply drive, giving their employees a chance to make a difference for local school children.

The Chicago Bears have secured their quarterback room for their next few seasons when they reportedly signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension Wednesday.

Both full-time temporary and hourly on-call positions are available to help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter months, according to IDOT.

The Grundy County Corn Festival is just around the corner, and the first button of the festival’s 76th year has been sold to Morris Mayor Chris Brown.

Here's our picks for five boys soccer players across the Herald-News coverage area to keep an eye on during the 2025 season.

Plainfield East and JCA's girls golf teams each picked up wins. That and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup

Overnight lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday and will end by 6 a.m. Friday with new traffic patterns in place along Interstate 80 in Will County.

Minooka Community High School is hosting two induction events for the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Theo Benedet might've been overlooked for the starting left tackle job at the start of training camp. But a month after camp started, Benedet believes he's put himself in contention for the job.

The Herald News breaks down each area soccer team, the top players and more.

The Minooka Police Department is asking drivers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which will see heightened enforcement through Tuesday, Sept. 2.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting a pet blessing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 200 E. Jackson St.

While pickleball remains the fastest growing sport, municipalities across northern Illinois are looking to the latest fads of pump tracks, futsal courts and inclusive playgrounds to add in public park renovations

The Grundy Economic Development Council shared an economic snapshot with the Grundy County Board on Tuesday, discussing the county's 8.1% growth from 2010 to 2024, making it the sixth fastest growing county in Illinois.

Here are five girls golfers to keep an eye on throughout the season

Here is a look at the girls golf teams in the Herald-News area

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

The governor signed 266 laws on Friday, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving – or rejecting – over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring.

The Chicago Bears still don't have a clear leader in the starting left tackle competition. Here's why returning starter Braxton Jones still remains undeterred.

Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the week and what’s left of training camp for the Bears

Quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Chicago Bears' starters made their preseason debuts Sunday night at Soldier Field in a 38-0 win over the Buffalo Bills. Here are five of the biggest takeaways from the win.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet now offers Pulsed Field Ablation, an advanced and safe treatment for atrial fibrillation and other cardiac rhythm disorders.

The annual Megan’s Mission 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of Coal City’s annual Fall Festival.

ComEd reported nearly 74,000 customers across northeastern Illinois were without power Sunday morning.

Here's everything you need to know about the Interstate 8 Conference in 2025, including teams, players and matchups to watch plus Steve Soucie's predictions for how the final standings will wind up.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a heart-healthy diet program from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team's starters will make their preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on Sunday night. Here are four storylines to watch.

The Grundy County Courthouse Lawn and the rest of Downtown Morris will be filled with artists, their art, and all sorts of performances on Saturday, Aug. 16 for the Liberty Arts Festival.

See which five golfers from the area should have an eye kept on them this year.

The Chicago Bears hosted the Buffalo Bills on Friday at Halas Hall for their second joint practice of the preseason. Here are four of the biggest takeaways from Friday's practice.

The Morris Community High School gym has been sitting at a cool 72 degrees this summer, thanks to the new air handling system that’s been installed.

The 2025-26 high school sports season opened Thursday at golf courses around the area, with wins recorded by Lincoln-Way East and Seneca's girls as well as Morris' boys.

Several northern Illinois counties have struggled in the past two years to regulate area rodeos after an animal rights group captured multiple videos of animal abuse at the events. The advocacy group's footage shows animals being hit in the face, tripped and prodded.

Check out how every boys golf team in the area is expected to fare this season.

Will Lemont return to the state tournament? How does Lockport reload? Those boys soccer storylines and more to watch in The Herald-News area in 2025.

The Grundy County Chamber announced Wednesday that Gilted Edge Winery, 9396 Plattville Road in Newark, is joining the chamber.

Democrats across the country are searching for a winning message in the 2026 elections, but Illinois Democrats say they’re already found one

Households must be at or below 60% of the state median income to receive a benefit from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides one-time benefits to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service.

The local PFLAG chapter celebrated one year of supporting local LGBTQ+ people and their families last week with a special toast at Keg Grove Brewing in Morris.

The Chicago Bears continued their preseason by hosting a joint practice and their preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins this past week. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break it all down.

A semi-trailer truck was traveling eastbound on I-80 near Minooka on Tuesday evening when it drove off the road, across the median and rolled over.

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers

With schools across Illinois preparing to open for the new year, the Illinois State Police are reminding motorists to obey school zone speed limits, stop for buses and avoid distracted driving.

Grundy Bank announced Friday that Ava Terry will be taking over as the bank’s new marketing director.

Celebrate summer break’s end with science experiments, trail walks, nature art and more at this three-day family program at Four Rivers Education Center in Channahon.

Morris Hospital announced Friday that Dr. Bo Wang will be joining the hospital as a general surgeon.

No Republican candidates have publicly announced they’re running for three statewide offices and just two have announced plans to run for governor as Gov. JB Pritzker seeks a third term.