Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had the same reaction most fans had when he looked at the film of some of his missed passes against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. He was frustrated.

Politicians around northern Illinois mourned Charlie Kirk, who was from the Chicago suburbs and was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett both out Wednesday in an estimated injury report while linebacker T.J. Edwards would've returned in a limited fashion.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting the Playful Pals Craft Club for children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 at 200 E. Jackson St.

Morris Community High School has been recognized by US News and World Report as the 6,481st best school out of 17,901 in the US and number 222 out of 715 in Illinois.

Morris Public Works has been working to repair a water main break since around 2 a.m. this morning at the intersection of Illinois Route 47 and Jefferson Street.

At a Tuesday forum hosted by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, a Cook County Democrat, said lawmakers will tackle regulating data centers during the upcoming fall veto session.

A group of 23 new teams worked their way into the projection this week. Where do they fit? And how did they change the projected classification breaks for all eight classes. Steve Soucie breaks down how the playoff field projects after the second week of games.

Monday night's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings wasn't an offensive renaissance for the Chicago Bears offense and Caleb Williams. Here's a look at the stats in Williams' first start under head coach Ben Johnson.

Lincoln-Way East, Lockport and Morris were among the area volleyball winners. That and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Tuesday a day after his team’s season-opening 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

Dwight sweeps Fieldcrest and more in the Herald-News Monday roundup.

Darren Bailey plans to run for governor for a second time in 2026, Capitol News Illinois confirmed with sources close to the campaign.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025 high school football season

The Chicago Bears opened the 2025 season with a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened in the loss and how it will impact this season

Morris Hospital is providing a new procedure to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalization for people living with heart failure.

The Coal City Unit 1 School Board met Wednesday, approving a 2025-26 fiscal year operating budget that has $40 million in revenues, $17.3 million of which comes from an agreement with Constellation Energy.

The Chicago Bears opened the Ben Johnson on the wrong foot Monday night as the team blew an 11-point lead to the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 loss. Here are the five big takeaways from a disappointing loss.

The Chicago Bears reverted back to their old habits in their 27-24 loss to open the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at Soldier Field.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down Week 2 in Illinois high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

After falling 32-30 in the first set, Tessa Shannon helped lead Morris to a three set win over Plainfield Central on Monday.

The Sept. 14 forum for Democratic candidates is being held by Illinois Democratic Women of Will County at the IBEW Local 176 Hall in Joliet.

Larry Burton just completed a decades-long journey of running a marathon in each of the 50 U.S. states.

The Chicago Bears' defensive depth will be tested in Monday night's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings after the team announced cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J. Edwards will be inactive .

The Department of Homeland Security trumpeted the start of a new immigration operation Monday in Chicago, stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety as the city remained on alert for a federal intervention President Donald Trump has touted for days

Here is a look at boys cross country teams across the Will and Grundy county area.

Here are five runners to watch in The Herald-News area during the 2025 cross country season

As good as its offense is, the Lincoln-Way East defense has not allowed a point yet this season. That, plus Jonas Williams continues his move up IHSA record books and notes on Morris and Joliet Central in The Herald-News football notebook.

Learn basic drumming techniques and how to create authentic rhythms at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channhon on Thursday.

Morris Cruise Night will again take over Liberty Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday benefiting Special Connections of Grundy County.

Coal City Middle School is hosting a McTeacher’s Night fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at McDonald’s on 2 S. Broadway St.

The Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a parking lot glow party from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6805 E. McArdle Road.

A schedule of upcoming high school sporting events in the Herald-News coverage area from Sept. 7 through Sept. 13, 2025.

The Chicago Bears open the season and begin the Ben Johnson era against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at Soldier Field in front of a national audience. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

Minooka and Lincoln-Way Central picked up soccer wins, while Joliet West volleyball won the Conant Invitational. That and more in Saturday's Herald-News Roundup

The Chicago Bears announced that linebacker T.J. Edwards is doubtful and cornerback Jaylon Johnson is questionable for Monday night’s season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a free program about substance abuse from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Senior Luke Johnson scored two second-half touchdowns as Richmond-Burton earned a signature win against Coal City Friday night, defeating the Coalers 24-20.

Scores and more from around the Herald-News coverage area in Week 2.

An efficient running attack is an essential part of Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's offense. Will the Bears have enough to execute it in Monday's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field?

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards and running back Roschon Johnson remained on the sidelines Friday during the team’s practice at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson was limited for a second straight day.

Morris senior volleyball player Hannah Linn won the online voting for Morris Herald-News Athlete of the Week

The Morris Area Public Library is inviting community members to join a bus trip to Rock Island’s Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 1 to see “Come From Away.”

The Joliet Junior College Foundation will honor outstanding alumni and community members during its annual Night of Stars celebration

The Chicago Bears will open the 2025 season against the Minnesota Vikings in front of a national audience on Monday night. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar make their season predictions and preview Monday’s game

The 2025 Chicago Bears season is about to begin. So how good is this Bears team? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar make their predictions for this season.

Visiting Coal City topped the Streator Bulldog Spikers on Thursday night, both sets highly contested with the Coalers winning the first 25-18 and the second 26-24.

Lemont volleyball defeated Richards and more in the Thursday night roundup.

Here are five girls cross country runners to keep an eye on in The Herald-News area this season.

Dr. Brian Winkleman, a general and minimally invasive surgeon, is joining the medical staff at Morris Hospital after practicing in the Joliet area for 16 years.