A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5-Star rating is the highest possible score that it assigns to hospitals, placing Silver Cross among the top 12% of all eligible hospitals in the United States.

From Capitol News Illinois: Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for governor as an independent candidate. He enlisted Crystal Lake's Carolyn Schofield, a former Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, as his running mate

The concert lineup features 22 tribute performances that honor Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Garth Brooks, REO Speedwagon and more.

Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity.

The band Hoodwink'd will perform Friday as part of the Rooftop Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Illinois school vaccination rates have declined steadily over the past two decades. See the vaccination rates at your school.

The Chicago Bears built one of the NFL's best running games last season in head coach Ben Johnson's first year. Here's how new running backs coach Eric Studesville will try to keep the Bears near the top once again next season.

Ava Lambert scored a pair of goals to help Plainfield Central top Sycamore 3-1 on Tuesday in a Class 3A Orion Sectional semifinal.

Kaleigh Cawthon's solo homer, her sixth of the year, broke up a scoreless tie, and Plainfield East and Jocelyn Cushard went on to take the showcase of standout sophomore pitchers over Yorkville and Bella Rosauer with a 2-0 win to reach the program's first sectional final.

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.

Aleigh Hill had three hits, Ava Misch and Angelina Cole homered, and Macie Robbins threw a two-hitter in Providence's 10-0 Class 3A sectional semifinal win over Oak Forest on Tuesday.

A man on parole from prison has been arrested during the Joliet police investigation of a daylight shooting on May 15 on Mills Road.

Eleven additional red Naloxone distribution boxes were recently added, bringing the total number of boxes in Will County to 29.

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

The free concert series features a variety of musical genres and performances.

Older adults and neighbors are invited to a special ribbon-cutting and registration event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at 1701 N Larkin Ave, Suite 316, Crest Hill.

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

Cannabis experts, recovery and mental health practitioners weigh in on Kenneally/Franks lawsuit

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.

More than 40 local organizations will be on site to offer insights into their programs at the June 3 event at the Lockport Township offices.

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

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under 30, according to the American Red Cross. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reported 81 boating accidents in 2025.

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

Salvador Figueroa took first place among competitors from 10 schools.

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

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 May 17-23

7 Brew Coffee specializes in serving premium espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy drinks, sodas and smoothies.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.34 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County during 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.

Naperville Central won its first regional title in softball since 2015 with a 6-1 victory over Plainfield North on Saturday morning.

Hantaviruses are a group of zoonotic viruses that infect rodents. The rodent transmits the virus to humans through their urine, droppings, saliva or – less commonly – their bites, according to the World Health Organization.

Plainfield will receive a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant this year through IDOT to improve sidewalks.

A single-family home in Manhattan that sold for $375,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week.

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

Overcast and high 60s made for ideal conditions for IHSA's girls state track and field championships on Saturday in Charleston.

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.

Peotone claimed a 2-1 victory over Beecher in the IHSA Class 1A Manteno Regional championship on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Beecher secured a 14-6 victory over Manteno in the IHSA Class 2A Manteno Regional championship on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Morris senior pitcher Mylie Hughes threw a no-hitter and recorded her 500th career strikeout Friday, leading her team past Plano 10-0 in six innings in the Class 3A Plano Regional final.

Lockport advanced to the Lincoln-Way West sectional semifinals with a regional championship victory over Plainfield Central on Friday

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

There are approximately 38 accidents per year on Ridge Road in the five-mile stretch from Caton Farm Road to Plainfield Road, the Kendall County Highway Department said.

The ribbon cutting event will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Lockport City Hall east parking lot, located at 222 E. 9th St.