The statewide portion of youth wrestling season culminated earlier this month with various state tournaments including dozens of participants from the extended Ottawa/Streator/Morris area.

The Morris 40&8 Blue Chevaliers have presented Morris Officer Scott Evans with a citation of appreciation.

The $7.3 million project is expected to be completed in November, IDOT said.

Shaw Local has compiled mock drafts from across the NFL media landscape. Here’s who experts think the Chicago Bears will select in the first round.

State Sen. Meg Loughran said Women’s History Month was the “perfect time to gather” and celebrate the women who “fought for us to have fuller and healthier lives.”

From Capitol News Illinois: As large data centers burn electricity as fast as some small cities, utilities and advocates are looking for ways to ensure they’re not passing the buck for related infrastructure costs to everyday ratepayers

The Grundy County Board voted to approve a joint funding agreement with the federal government for a $2.7 million bridge construction project on Rice Road near South Wilmington.

Minooka Community High School inducted 26 students into the Spanish National Honor Society on March 4, 2026.

Meghan Martin, the Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education superintendent, reported to the Grundy County Board Thursday that the region has trained 174 new bus drivers.

A single-family home in Channahon that sold for $566,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County during the past week

Lemont stunned defending Class 4A softball champ Oswego, Joliet West baseball won twice in southern Illinois and more in Saturday's Herald-News Roundup.

About 97% of Illinois schools show a proficiency gap where students overall outperform English learners, 2025 Illinois State Report Card data shows.

Halie Olson homered to lead off the bottom of the first inning, and freshman Ally Croegaert hit a walk-off, three-run homer in her first varsity at-bat in Morris' 17-0 win over Plainfield South.

A single-family home in Gardner that sold for $100,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Grundy County in the past week.

The spring series begins April 7, with sessions to help with building gardens and get spring moving.

English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom

Joliet Catholic beats De Smet Jesuit in baseball and more in the Herald-News Friday roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million through the Illinois Department of Agriculture as part of a grant program to support local food infrastructure systems

Construction on a new water treatment plant in Mazon has been given the go ahead by the Grundy County Board.

The last two weeks Friday Night Drive has highlighted notable quarterbacks and running backs returning to Illinois prep gridirons next fall. This week is all about the receivers, with 10 pass-catchers to keep an eye on this coming fall.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois law does not specifically shield companies from having to pay employees for time spent completing required pre- and post-work activities, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled.

From Capitol News Illinois: Margaret Croke will advance to the November election and face Republican Bryan Drew of Marion in the first open election for the comptroller’s office since 2016

The Morris Lions Club's annual Easter egg hunt returns at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4 in Goold Park.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority Access Home program provides eligible homebuyers with up to $15,000 for assistance on a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage on existing homes and new construction.

The Chicago Bears addressed some areas of need in free agency, but there are still some obvious upgrades that need to be made. Here are the Bears’ top areas of need following free agency.

Ryan Cooling threw a no-hitter for Joliet Central in a 12-0 baseball win over East Aurora and more in Thursday's Herald-News Roundup

From Capitol News Illinois: A recent decision from a local appellate court in Washington, D.C., striking down a ban on large-capacity magazines could have an impact on a pending case challenging a similar ban in Illinois.

The City of Morris is hosting an electronics recycling event with First American Recycling on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From Capitol News Illinois: A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students graduating from Illinois high schools.

Bone-ified Pet Care hosts its annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28 in Goold Park.

Fresh from a come-from-behind victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton greeted voters Wednesday and explained why she thinks an aggressive anti-Trump message resonated in Illinois.

Jerry DeCaire will chat about his decades-long experience in the industry while creating artwork at the Joliet Public Library, which will be given away to attendees at this free event.

First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting a performance of “The Living Last Words” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.

Coal City softball beats Plainfield South and more.

Yes, the Bears won 11 games last season, but asking for more isn’t being a hater, Marc Silverman writes

Those running to represent Illinois in the next Congress will be part of one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades

From Capitol News Illinois: The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data centers built in Illinois and address concerns about their effects on energy prices, water and the environment

From Capitol News Illinois: Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey said his campaign will focus heavily on the Chicago area. Bailey heavily lost suburban counties in Tuesday’s primary that he won four years ago but said he intentionally focused recently on downstate

The Chicago Bears are bringing back a familiar face. The team announced that they signed linebacker Jack Sanborn, a Lake Zurich-native, to a one-year deal Wednesday.

The Village Christian Church raised approximately $120,000 at its annual Reclaim3D Banquet on March 7.

The Chicago Bears reportedly boosted their defensive tackle depth Wednesday. They’ll sign veteran tackle James Lynch to a one-year deal.

Voters in McHenry, Ogle, Lee, Grundy and many other counties are weighing in on whether they think Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit.

Diane Harris of Joliet appeared poised to carry the GOP nomination for the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, ensuring a face-off against incumbent Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in November

Illinois Comptroller Democratic primary: State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, held a 24,000-vote lead as of 10 p.m. — a roughly 2.4% advantage over state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago.

Reed-Custer won home track meets for the boys and girls.

Darren Bailey has won the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary election, setting up a familiar face-off with Democrat JB Pritzker in the race for the governor’s office in November, according to unofficial election results.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House. in a race that will see her facing Republican Don Tracy in November.

Brady Pettigrew earned first-team All-State honors. Nedas Venckus made third-team. Two of the area's top prospects are headed to the next level. Here's who else earned postseason recognition.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a free senior gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.

The Chicago Bears roster looks different compared to the last time it took the field against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here’s an early look at the Bears’ depth chart a week into free agency.