Mason Lockett scored 39 points to lead Oswego East past Neuqua Valley, Brayden Borrowman's 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted Oswego past Rockford Guilford, Yorkville advanced to the final of the Strombom Tournament and Newark boys basketball was also a winner Friday.

The Streator boys basketball team received a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double from senior Joe Hoekstra in a 55-49 victory over Plano at Friday's Dean Riley "Shootin' the Rock" Thanksgiving Tournament.

The Chicago Bears made a statement in front of a national audience on Friday afternoon when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15. Here are the five big takeaways from a momentous win.

The Chicago Bears found their killer instinct on Friday night in their 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They did it by stopping the NFL's most-controversial play, the tush push.

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

The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties

The Class 5A/6A games have been rescheduled for Tuesday night at Illinois State University

The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign will run through Dec. 2. Officers will look for seat-belt violations, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving caused by alcohol or drugs, including cannabis.

The Chicago Bears will officially have two of their playmakers from the secondary back for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Friday game in front of a national audience.

The indoor event, 19 W. Washington St., Oswego, will feature a variety of vendors and crafters.

Advocates of the SAFE-T Act say the law is not to blame for the arson attack of a Chicago train passenger and the arrest record of the man charged with the attack shows cash bail system didn’t work.

Celebrate the holiday season at these charming, family-friendly events.

Fox Valley Hands of Hope in Geneva established two wind phones – one for adults and one for children, a concept where grieving people can talk to their lost loved ones.

Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 4-7.

The 2025 Goose Island - Bourbon County Brand Stout Release Party will be held Friday at Craft’d Plainfield.

Keep kids engaged during winter break with the Yorkville Public Library's December lineup of hands-on activities, storytimes, and creative programs.

The Chicago Bears activated cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon off injured reserve on Thursday ahead of Friday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles.

Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist will showcase its 21st annual nativity scene display during Oswego’s Christmas Walk

Tour the beautiful grounds of the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano this holiday season.

The Christkindlemarket opens Friday, Nov. 21 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora.

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Ninety students will be filling the Plano High School auditorium with the sounds of the season, with the show having a Renaissance theme.

A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region

The village of Oswego announced that it has partnered with The Finnegan Project, a nonprofit founded by the family of the boy killed in a crash at the Portillo's restaurant in Oswego.

Gabe Sanders scored 22 points to pace Yorkville boys basketball to a season-opening win, Dshaun Bolden scored 25 and Mason Lockett 23 in an Oswego East win, Jayden Riley went for 38 in a Yorkville Christian loss and Yorkville wrestling won again in Wednesday's roundup.

The Chicago Bears are heading back on the road for a big test in front of a national audience when they play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears were without a few defensive starters Wednesday in their only practice of the week before playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Tyrique Stevenson, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell were all out.

Every Thanksgiving, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District receives a spike of calls related to house fires breaking out from preparing the feast.

The donated turkeys will be prepared by the Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois and delivered through the Meals on Wheels program to about 200 residents across DeKalb County.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other attorneys general are asking the federal court to vacate the new SNAP guidance and block its implementation “to ensure that families do not lose critical food assistance,” Raoul's office said

Join hosts Steve Soucie, Russ Hodges and Josh Welge as they preview the Illinois high school football state championship games

More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants.

The Chicago Bears will face a big test in front of a national audience when they travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the key matchup for Friday's game

Special Events in December to include The Misty River Music makers performing at the library

Registration is officially open, and residents are invited to nominate their own property—or a neighbor’s. Nominations are being accepted through Sunday, Dec. 14.

Can pets feast on Thanksgiving food? What are no-nos, and how seasoning matters a lot.

The Hall boys basketball team held off a late burst from Newark in Tuesday's late game of the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament to open the season with a 54-40 victory.

Yorkville boys wrestling beat Lincoln-Way West on a tiebreaker, Tray Alford scored 19 points to pace Yorkville Christian to a win and Plano boys bowling results in Tuesday's Record Newspapers roundup.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team’s coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they started preparing for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.

The Chicago Bears would've been without Tyrique Stevenson and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell on Tuesday in an estimated report. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon would've been full participants.

Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.

Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.

Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they preview the Illinois high school football state title games for the west suburban schools

What is an invasive species? An invasive species is an introduced species – often a plant, animal, or insect – that causes some kind of harm.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood reported seeing holding areas at the ICE facility in Broadview that 'did not meet ICE’s detention standards.'

State. Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is encouraging community members to come forward and submit ideas for new legislation. Davis said the ideas could potentially be filed next year in the Illinois House of Representatives.

The city of Yorkville is not responsible for the costs because developers CyrusOne are footing the bill as part of their infrastructure overhaul for a 228-acre data center.

The final bridge deck pour for the project is scheduled for Tuesday, with work beginning at 6:30 a.m. and lasting 12-13 hours.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Monday's basketball game between Oswego and West Aurora.