From Capitol News Illinois: A defense attorney for one of the “Broadview Six” immigration protesters alleged in court Tuesday that he had “reason to believe” that U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros had personal contact with members of the grand jury

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office responded Tuesday to a Cook County Treasurer report that raised questions about the megaproject legislation he backs to keep the Bears in Illinois.

Lockport looks to keep playoff run going, Providence on fire right now and more in the Herald-News softball notebook.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, is launching a Summer Reading Club for children and young people living in the 40th District.

Plainfield South and Bolingbrook baseball both won extra-inning thriller to open the IHSA postseason, Joliet Central, Reed-Custer and Plainfield East won play-in games, plus more in the Herald-News Monday Roundup.

An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights

Latitude Realty, a real estate office with three brokers owned by Mindy Rampa, has moved into a new location on East Division St. in Diamond.

For the first time in three years, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams won’t be starting from scratch during the offseason. Here's how the Bears' stability at offensive play caller will benefit Williams this offseason.

The Norsk Museum opens its 2026 season Saturday, June 6, with the Taste of Norway Breakfast and a full day of cultural celebration rooted in the community’s founding two centuries ago.

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required.

Outside of the many state medals claimed by area girls track and field athletes at the IHSA State Finals, it was a busy and successful weekend around the Herald-News coverage area. Here are a few of those top stories in our Weekend Rewind.

From Capitol News Illinois: For Illinois farmers, the math is tough: Food-grade soybeans require older genetics that yield 10-15 fewer bushels per acre, and commodity soybeans are more lucrative

A Morris resident reached out to the Morris Herald-News to share some information on veternas in his family discovered through genealogy.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois abortion advocates are urging lawmakers to do more to protect reproductive healthcare as the legislative session moves into its final days and the federal landscape keeps shifting

Illinois Department of Public Health warns residents to be mindful of what fish they eat when angling in state's waters

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a free senior gathering on June 3 with devotions, lunch, and activities—plus free transportation for those who need it.

A residence in Channahon that sold for $645,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County over the past week.

The state now offers a brewery, brew pub, distillery & winery directory on the ILCC website

Lemont boys tennis wins JCA Sectional and more in the Herald-News Saturday roundup.

Following these simple food safety practices, you can protect your family and friends from food borne illness and make the most of your summer cookouts.

A single-family home in Mazon that sold for $250,897 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Grundy County in the past two weeks.

Don’t let high food and gas prices this Memorial Day weekend dampen your plans. Here are ways you can celebrate and stay within a tight household budget

Plainfield East headed up the list of girls state finalists at the Class 3A state track meet and more in Friday's Herald-News Roundup.

The Seneca Fighting Irish softball team defeated the Bishop McNamara Fightin’ Irish 9-2 in the IHSA Class 2A Seneca Regional championship game Friday to win its third straight regional title and sixth in the last 10 years.

University of Illinois Extension and Illinois 4-H are urging schools, after-school programs, and families to take small, concrete steps to help youth feel supported.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to advance a bill that would regulate how large artificial intelligence model developers handle transparency and catastrophic risk

One person suffered life-threatening injuries, and two others suffered serious injuries that were not life threatening in a five-vehicle traffic crash on Tuesday in Kendall County.

Teams and individuals from Morris, Ottawa, and Princeton all competed in the Class 1A boys tennis Sectional meet on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the La Salle-Peru Township High School Athletic Complex in La Salle.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois House advanced a bill that would regulate the maximum price certain prescription drugs can be sold for in the state

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region over the past week. We outline recent property sales in Grundy County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $350,000 or under.

Wilmington’s McKenna Van Tilburg will be heading to Saturday’s finals in four events after a spectacular performance in prelims of the IHSA State Meet. Plus more from the Herald-News area.

From Capitol News Illinois: The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday dropped all charges against the remaining “Broadview Six” protesters, citing apparent prosecutorial misconduct in the grand jury proceedings

From Capitol News Illinois: As state lawmakers work to pass a school funding plan for the upcoming fiscal year, some are expressing frustration over how this year’s budget has been implemented

From Capitol News Illinois: Senate Republicans are calling on their colleagues and the governor to opt into a federal school choice tax credit program.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Cook County judge has rejected a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and charge federal immigration agents accused of abuses during “Operation Midway Blitz” this past fall

Will County Board votes 12-8 for Earthrise Energy solar project in Manhattan, Green Garden and Wilton townships. Opponents plan court challenge.

Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower and positional coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued its offseason workouts. Here are three of the most-interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation’s most popular types of firearms

Discuss nature-inspired novels while walking the grounds of Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

The rate at which ComEd customers are charged for energy usage is increasing. Additionally, a temporary credit to Illinois customers is disappearing. Data centers for the artificial intelligence industry are among the factors driving the demand

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill heading to the House would allow minors to consent to receiving birth control without parental consent. The governor also says he will sign a measure to ban “junk fees,” or unlisted charges tacked onto the total of cost of ticketed events

Marc Silverman predicts a 12-5 finish, another division title, and several statement wins in a loaded 2026 schedule for the Chicago Bears

Three-hit days from seniors Aubrie Goudreau and Alyssa Singleton and clutch efforts from freshmen Hannah Stritar and Mady Dye helped Manteno to an 11-6 win over Coal City in Wednesday's Class 2A Manteno Regional semis, highlighted by an eight-run third inning.

The Manteno softball team erupted for an eight-run third inning in the Panthers' 11-6 win over Coal City in the Class 2A Manteno Regional semifinals Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Lincoln-Way East boys track and field took second at the Rich Township Sectional, plus softball regional results in the Herald-News roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois General Assembly is considering extending unemployment benefits to public school support staff during the 10 to 11 weeks of summer break

The Chicago Bears will face a difficult schedule to get back to the playoffs. Here's how likely a quick start and return to the postseason is after the release of the 2026 schedule.

The Mazon Sesquicentennial Celebration is holding a fundraiser at Culver's in Morris from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

If you spend too much of your life watching the crowd, eventually you stop asking what excites you, what moves you, and what feels true. You stop creating and start performing.

Seneca got its 20th shutout of the season with an 11-0 win over Reed-Custer in the Class 2A Seneca Regional semifinals Tuesday, May 19, 2026.