Whether you are a parent or not, childcare needs in our community has to be on everyone’s radar because childcare is not just a parent issue – it is a workforce issue.

The Chicago Bears will try to win their first NFC North game of the season Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch Sunday.

The Chicago Bears announced that safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team ruled out linebacker T.J. Edwards and wide receiver Jahdae Walker.

The Chicago Bears could be getting major defensive reinforcements sooner than expected. Chicago announced Friday that they’ve activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s window to come off injured reserve

The Extension services are sharing publicly available resources to help Illinois families access food and support local donation efforts.

From Capitol News Illinois: The governor’s office said in an email to Capitol News Illinois that it does not intend to release the state-approved funding until it sees “stability” on federal education policy coming from Washington

From Capitol News Illinois: Most state agencies were required to submit spending cut plans to Gov. JB Pritzker by Oct. 23, but the governor’s office has declined to release details about those plans

About 1.9 million Illinois residents are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Thursday as they continue to prepare for their rematch against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

The Chicago Bears continued to miss two defensive starters at practice Thursday as the prepared for Sunday’s game at the Minnesota Vikings. Safety Jaquan Brisker (back) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) both missed practice for a second straight day.

All proceeds will be used to operate the nonprofit radio station. WCSF-88.7 FM is known in the greater Joliet area for its “Spirit of Christmas” programming.

The Bears have had plenty of slogans over the years. “Never Apologize for a Win” is the title of this year’s highlight film. Now with the team in playoff position, the next question is: How far can the Bears go when their greatest asset is Caleb Williams’ ability to escape?

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, putting very young, older people, and those with underlying health conditions at greatest risk.

The Goose Lake Prairie Partners are sponsoring a special tree at the Grundy County Historical Society Museum’s annual Festival of Trees, their second year doing so.

Never apologize for beating teams on the schedule. For years, the Bears were the team that others looked forward to playing. They are no longer that, Marc Silverman writes

The City of Morris is hosting an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 to show the findings of a trail and parking study.

There are some programs in the 4A draw that we aren't used to seeing there and many of them are shaping the quarterfinal round of the 4A playoffs. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a team record 68 times last season. He's on pace for 26.4 this year. Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.

A pair of big transfers, replacing key pieces and more things to keep an eye on this girls basketball season in the Herald-News area. Here are five storylines to watch.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that he still expects cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon to return from their respective injuries this season. Plus some key starters missed Wednesday's practice.

The Grundy Area Vocational Center doesn't have much of a front lawn, just a little berm in front of the building behind Morris High School. The students and staff made the most of it, though, covering it in small American flags honoring veterans on Tuesday.

For those who might have missed the dazzling, rare sighting of the northern lights in northern Illinois Tuesday night, there may still be another chance to see them Wednesday.

The annual Gently Used Toys Event hosted by the Grundy County Land Use Department runs from Monday, November 17, until Friday, December 12.

Santa Claus is coming to Grundy County for the eighth year in a row from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at First Christian Church 455 W. Southmor Road in Morris.

Buoyed by a raucous Kane County crowd, Republican candidates in the Illinois gubernatorial primary race debated taxes, crime and electability Monday.

The Herald-News area was well represented on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association's All-State teams.

From Capitol News Illinois: After a helicopter crash claimed the lives of his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, Darren Bailey said late Monday that he will move forward with his campaign for governor

The Morris Theatre Guild has announced the cast of its next play, “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!”, which will have showings at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, with 2:30 p.m. matinee showings Sunday, Dec. 7 and 14 at 516 W. Illinois Ave.

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

The Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams led his fourth fourth-quarter game winning drive against the New York Giants on Sunday. Here's a look at how him using his legs changed the trajectory of Sunday's win.

A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for Class 7A and Class 8A. See the proposed regions here.

The Sunshine Garden Center in Diamond is hosting a Kids Small Business Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at 2850 E. Division St., where the next generation gets to run their own small business.

A number of ranked teams bowed out in the second round of the playoffs shaking up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings considerably. Check out the new rankings here.

Snow and ice can create hazardous driving conditions, and extreme cold can make things even more dangerous if your car gets stranded.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after beating the New York Giants in dramatic fashion. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

Lincoln-Way East, Morris, Coal City, Lincoln-Way East, Dwight and Wilmigton all scored more than 40 points in second-round wins

The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 24-20 in dramatic fashion Sunday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means heading into a tough stretch the rest of the season.

Coal City Intermediate and High Schools were both labeled exemplary on the Illinois State Report Cards earlier this month.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears pulled off late-game heroics once again to beat the New York Giants 24-20 at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from another thrilling late-game victory.

For the fourth time this season, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams led his team to a late-game touchdown Sunday to beat the New York Giants 24-20 at Soldier Field. Here's how he did it.

Join Mission Bible Church at Saratoga School in Morris on November 20th at 4:30 PM for a special Holiday Meal Giveaway.

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift will be active and play against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on Sunday.

Here's a list of the Veterans Day ceremonies going on around Grundy County on Tuesday.

Dwight scored three touchdowns on offense, two on defense and one on special teams in a 43-14 win over Clifton Central in the IHSA Class 1A second round on Saturday, advancing to quarterfinals for the second season in a row.

The Plainfield North boys cross country team won the Class 3A state championship, Plainfield South was sixth and Morris boys were seventh in Class 2A. That and more in the Herald-News roundup.

Dwight defeated Clifton Central 43-14 in the IHSA Class 1A second round playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Check out our photos from our Thank You Veterans special section in Grundy County for 2025.

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has made headlines this season with some highlight blocks. Here's how Ben Johnson and his coaching staff have helped the former top-10 pick reach his full potential.

Tara Phelps turned a youth as an army medic into a career as a nurse with Morris Hospital.

Edith Smith Harrison was already well-accomplished when she decided to become a YMCA canteen volunteer during World War I: At 43, she had already become one of Illinois' first female lawyers, a member of the Smith, Smith and Smith Law Firm.