The Chicago Bears were without four starters at practice Wednesday as they started their preparations for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Grundy Bank is accepting submissions for its annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” video contest.

A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for smaller schools programs (Class 1A and 2A). See the proposed regions here.

Grundy Bank’s Caring Committee is beginning its annual winter coat drive for 2025, which collects new or gently-used winter clothing for those in need across Grundy and southern Will counties.

The Knights of the Innocent Motorcycle Club is hosting a Bike-or-Treat event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood, 275 S. Hickory St.

Gov. JB Pritzker ruled out a property tax break for a Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights while keeping the door open on infrastructure aid at an Economic Club of Chicago forum Tuesday

Some bubble teams took the opportunity to seize their own fate with surprise wins in Week 8 and altered the field in multiple ways. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here.

Joliet Catholic boys soccer gets the playoff win and more in The Herald-News Tuesday roundup.

A multitude of attackers led Morris to a 25-16, 25-23 win over Kaneland.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 responded to the above location at approximately 8:16 a.m. Monday for a report of body in the roadway,

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 8 of the 2025 high school football season

The Chicago Bears used an old-school combination of strong defensive and running performances to beat the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Here's a look at the numbers that show how they did it.

With just one week left in the regular season, here's where Herald-News area teams stand in their quest to make the IHSA postseason.

Verona resident Dana Diaz is speaking at noon Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Chicago Women’s Expo, giving a talk titled “You Become What You Believe.”

The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, which includes law enforcement agencies in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties, on Monday received a $2.14 million state grant.

Two top five teams stumbled in Week 8 leading to a significant scramble of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings. Check out the shuffled rankings here:

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Monday a day after they won their fourth straight against the New Orleans Saints. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Vescogni announced Monday her Republican candidacy to continue her service to the citizens of La Salle, Bureau, and Grundy Counties in the position to which she was appointed in the spring.

Armani Ford has shined for Plainfield South. That and more in this week's Football Notebook.

Lee Family Martial Arts in Morris donated $3,000 to the Children’s Heart Foundation after it the school held its first ever Taekwondo competition fundraiser.

An autumn garden can display a variety of colors, textures, and gradients to set a festive and fun mood.

The Chicago Bears won their fourth straight game Sunday when they beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward

The Chicago Bears won their fourth straight game Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field when they beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14. Here are the five big takeaways from the team’s fourth straight win.

Minooka Community High School is honoring local veterans and invites them to join the school at 8 a.m. for breakfast at the south campus at 26655 West Eames Street or at 10:18 a.m. at the Central Campus at 301 S. Wabena Ave.

Chicago Bears defensive backs and passing game coordinator Al Harris made a prophecy ahead of the Bears' game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Here's how it came true in the team's 26-14 win.

From Capitol News Illinois: The premium hike is the result of a federal budget change that was included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” That provision ends the enhanced tax credits that subsidize the cost of premiums for people who meet income guidelines.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will miss his third straight game Sunday when the Bears host the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field. Running back D'Andre Swift will be active and play.

Romeoville boys soccer wins a playoff game and more in the Herald-News Saturday roundup.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the intersection of Green Acres Drive and Illinois Route 47 for the No Kings Day protest on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, in Morris.

Fall droughts can be subtle but have lasting impacts. With timely care, trees can weather dry spells and head into winter strong.

Tyson Ward carried the ball 15 times for 186 yards and four touchdowns as Bolingbrook defeated Minooka 39-20 to move to 6-2 on the fall.

The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area

The Chicago Bears will be without their starting kicker Cairo Santos for a second straight game Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saints. Running back D'Andre Swift expects to play while DJ Moore returned to practice Friday.

Another proposal has been put forth to the Illinois High School Association in attempt to modify the football postseason. Monticello High School has submitted a proposal that will add a week the postseason structure and increase the playoff field from 256 to 384 teams.

The Chicago Bears will have a chance to pick up an important win Sunday when they return to Soldier Field for the first time in nearly a month to host the New Orleans Saints. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Channahon Police Department arrested five suspects Wednesday after two witnesses reported seeing six or seven people removing large boxes from the Amazon facility at 23714 Amoco Road near South Bradley Street.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has told states it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits unless the Trump administration and Congress reach an agreement to reopen the government

From Capitol News Illinois: Krishnamoorthi’s campaign spent an average of more than $450,000 per week on television ads between July and September to maintain that constant presence

Laura Schiavone has been appointed to fill the vacant seat of Grundy County Board member Greg Ridenour, who resigned from his seat last month.

The Chicago Bears got some good injury news Thursday and gained a couple starters back on the practice field when DJ Moore and Jonah Jackson were both back.

Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Thursday as the team continued its preparations for the New Orleans Saints. Here are three of the most interesting things they said Thursday.

The Grundy County Board approved a $44,000 agreement with Chamlin & Associates to improve the intersection of Minooka and O’Brien Roads.

Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears are cultivating a culture of belief and winning, Marc Silverman writes

Lockport, Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way East girls volleyball all went unbeaten at the Autumn Knights Invite, plus more in Wednesday's Herald News Roundup.

Sam Toia, president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said, “the increased presence of ICE agents and the staging of the National Guard in Chicagoland and surrounding suburban communities is disrupting restaurant operations significantly."

The Chicago Bears would've been without five players in an estimated injury report the team released Wednesday. The players included DJ Moore, Jonah Jackson, Grady Jarrett, Cairo Santos and Noah Sewell.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said he was having fun with an Instagram post in relation to ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman. But he and the Bears also said they couldn't care less on any criticism coming outside of Halas Hall.

The Will County Sheriff's Office shut down a portion of New Lenox Road in Joliet Township Wednesday afternoon to assist Channahon police in a search for fleeing suspects.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 8 in Illinois high school football and dig into where we are heading into the playoffs with only two games left