Behind tournament MVP Landrie Callahan, the Providence girls beat Lincoln-Way East to win the Sandburg Holiday Tournament title and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup

Joliet Catholic hung tough with Quincy Notre Dame much of the State Farm Holiday Classic Small Schools title match, but had to settle for the runner-up trophy.

A Joliet man accused of posting a video threatening a Westmont Porsche warehouse will remain in jail until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.

When pushed, DePaul Prep showed exactly what it can do by putting together quick bursts of scoring at the end of the first half and in the third quarter to turn a close game into a runaway at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Tuesday.

Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the Illinois State Museum.

Native plants not only help support pollinators but also filter out pollutants, help build healthy soils, and mitigate flooding.

The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.

The Chicago Bears fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and what's next with a week left in the regular season

Expect some slick roads late Tuesday afternoon and again on New Year's Eve as periods of light snow move in

Ron Burling, Grundy County's executive director of the USDA Service Agency, is retiring after a nearly 40 year career.

Joliet Catholic advances to State Farm Classic finals with win over Normal U-High, and more in the Monday Roundup.

Lockport found its groove in the middle quarters allowing it to collect a 65-44 win over the host school at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Monday.

The biggest increase in hospital admissions for the flu in Illinois is in children ages 5 to 17. Only 1 in 5 Illinois residents has received the flu vaccine

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Monday.

The Kiwanis Club of Joliet swore in new officers this month as it prepares for its 106th year in the community.

A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Interstate 80 in Joliet has led to the closure of lanes but no injuries.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Trump administration filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify a new state law that allows Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated

Most teams don't relish playing the early-morning opening-round game at their respective tournament. Joliet West boys basketball, however, decided to embrace that challenge in a win over Oak Park-River Forest on Monday.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The law applies to both part- and full-time workers. It covers a broader swath of workers than the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

The vaccines are covered at no cost for Medicaid and Medicare patients, as well as by certain private insurance plans.

The Kankakee Kays secured the maroon bracket title in a 54-50 victory over Lincoln-Way Central at the 75th Kankakee Holiday Tournament championships on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, as Manteno fell 65-52 to Christ the King in the blue bracket final.

The Chicago Bears couldn't pull off some late-game magic in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Here are the five big takeaways from tough loss out on the road.

The Chicago Bears had a chance to win their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. But Caleb Williams and the offense fell a play short. Here's a breakdown of the final minutes of the Bears' failed comeback.

In a back-and-forth battle that also saw Lincoln Williams set the Kankakee career scoring record, Cedric Terrell III's go-ahead 3-pointer and free throws at the end closed out a Kays win over Lincoln-Way Central in the Kankakee Holiday Tournament maroon championship.

The Chicago Bears' DJ Moore and Darnell Wright will both be active Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers after they were added to the injury report over the weekend with illnesses.

Join the Will County forest preserve district for Trail Club, a winter walking series that promotes fitness and community.

Strong winds, with gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph, will usher in a cold front Sunday night that could result in snow showers in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a specific function in the plant world.

After more than a decade of whole milk being absent from school cafeterias, legislation allowing for more milk options awaits the president’s signature.

These 10 stories across Shaw Local saw the most visitors in 2025.

To date, The Timbers of Shorewood, senior living facility, has donated more than $82,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association.

A schedule of upcoming high school sporting events in the Herald-News coverage area covering December 28, 2025, through January 3, 2026.

A 1,612-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1960, has changed hands.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.73 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County over the past week.

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Dec. 21-27

The Chicago Bears won their first NFC North championship since 2018 on Saturday night after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Feathered Fork restaurant recently opened at 20631 Renwick Road.

Storms and falling temperatures are expected Sunday into Monday in northern Illinois.

The single-family residence located at 516 Pinebrook Drive in Bolingbrook was sold on Dec. 11, for $336,500, or $186 per square foot.

Planned Parenthood provided services for nearly 35,000 Illinois Medicaid customers across the state in 2024, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services said.

Boyfriend-girlfriend spat at holiday gathering got out of control, police said. Kankakee man is accused of forcing his way into girlfriend's Joliet home, where she, her daughter, and her mother were injured.

The single-family home located at 16335 West Cagwin Drive in Lockport was sold on Dec. 10, for $488,000, or $153 per square foot.

The single-family residence located at 203 West Birchwood Drive in Romeoville was sold on Dec. 11. The purchase price was $235,000.

An attendance awareness campaign, classroom storytime events and a parent survey are some of the disparate ways Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 officials have been working to strengthen communication in recent months.

Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell has come through with impactful special teams plays for much of this season. Here's how he found a niche for himself on special teams.

When Yorkville Christian’s defense is clicking, the Mustangs can run past teams. During their opening game in the 62nd annual Plano Christmas Classic, the Mustangs got a running clock against Morris during the fourth quarter of Friday afternoon’s 59-37 victory.

Joliet Catholic, Lemont and Providence were among boys basketball winners at holiday tournaments and more in Friday's Herald-News Roundup

The Chicago Bears will be without their top wide receiver but will get another one back Sunday night when they play against the San Francisco 49ers. Rome Odunze was ruled out for Sunday was Luther Burden III was expected to return.