In a pitchers' duel with Wilmington's Cooper Holman for the second time this season, Coal City's Lance Cuddy struck out 13 Wildcats in a three-hit shutout, while Gavin Berger scored both runs in the Coalers' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.

Lincoln-Way East edges Lemont in baseball and more in The Herald-News Wednesday roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: Chemring Energetic Devices, a Downers Grove-based company that engineers and manufactures devices for NASA, won the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as part of the annual “Makers Madness” competition

The Galowich YMCA in Joliet will close April 24. On Thursday, the city zoning board will consider plans for a Scuba business to move into the Houbolt Road site.

Peoria’s bishop said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” by President Donald Trump’s “personal attack” on Pope Leo XIV

From Capitol News Illinois: Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into an apartment in Chicago as he seeks to improve his outreach to voters in the state’s most populous region

From Capitol News Illinois: As the artificial intelligence industry rapidly expands, state legislators appear poised to continue imposing regulations on the technology

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers say the Illinois Department of Corrections must fix a slew of errors that were revealed in a recent audit. Eighty percent of the employees reviewed by auditors recorded overtime on the same days they also received paid leave

Many true Revolutionary War heroes participated in the better-known events of the war, but others fought in areas far from the glory of the battles along the Atlantic coast in the 13 original colonies.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is sponsoring legislation to rename the post office at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield in honor of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.

World Ballet Company's 'Cinderella' is a Broadway-style production that blends humor, romance and exceptional artistry for all ages.

A 4,329-square-foot single-family house, built in 2019, has changed hands.

From Capitol News Illinois: The appellate judges indicated they would also grant a new trial for the pair, in part because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowing the scope of federal bribery law

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 1 a.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois.

Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 officials are in the process of embarking on a once-in-a-decade review of capital improvement projects at each of the seven buildings.

NFL mock draft season is almost over as the league is set to host its annual draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23. Here’s a look at who analysts believe the Chicago Bears will select at No. 25 next week.

Joliet West, Minooka, Plainfield Central and Lockport were among baseball winners in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: State employee health care costs have been rising steadily for several years due to growth in the state’s workforce and general health care inflation

From Capitol News Illinois: In its most recent version, the bill would require elementary and middle schools to implement a bell-to-bell ban, while high schools could allow students to use their cellphones during breaks and lunch

The flexible Healthy Endeavors for Kids curriculum, available in English and Spanish, requires no clinical background to deliver, making it accessible for teachers, youth leaders and community staff, Endeavor said.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois estate tax creates a heavy burden for families trying to pass down farms between generations. A bill in the legislature seeks to raise the tax exemption to $6 million, from $4 million

A single-family residence located at 24604 West Cardinal Point in Plainfield changed owners on March 31.

House Bill 5580 improves how DNA evidence is communicated across Illinois’ justice system, according to State Rep. Nicole La Ha.

Minooka Community High School District 111 officials have pledged their support for an economic development project in Will County that is being touted as bringing 2,500 jobs to the immediate region.

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Alabama offensive tackle could be a fit with the Bears.

Providence dominated IC Catholic in baseball and more in The Herald-News Monday Roundup.

Yorkville senior Gabe Sanders didn't allow a 39-minute weather delay to faze him, and took a no-hitter into the sixth inning with nine strikeouts as the Foxes beat visiting Romeoville 3-0 in Monday's Southwest Prairie Conference crossover game.

From Capitol News Illinois: ComEd customers in Illinois will see an average $19 monthly reduction to their electricity bills over the coming months, thanks to a policy in the state’s climate bill

Under Illinois law, citizens aged 55 and older may qualify for a multi-year auto insurance discount by completing the course.

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

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Clemson's defensive tackle Peter Woods could be a fit with the Bears.

Local businesses and organizations have an opportunity to gain visibility while contributing to the look of downtown Joliet through the Boulevard Banners program.

A level 3 severe risk is now in place, with the strongest storms likely on Tuesday afternoon into the evening

Northern Illinois is home to some notably beautiful botanical gardens and arboretums waiting to be explored.

Team announces 'prison inspired uniforms' will be auctioned off. First 1,000 fans get tin cup souvenirs.

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 April 5-11

Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield will show organizations and business professionals how to support brain health and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Seneca defeats Serena in baseball and more in the Herald-News Saturday Roundup

The event will also feature a talk from Audrey Marie Hessler of Island Lake titled “Wisdom That Ages Well - Learned From Grand Mom Sense.”

From Capitol News Illinois: As Illinois officials remain strongly committed to closing coal-fired power plants, federal policies under the Trump administration are creating uncertainty, spurring legal action and a push by some to keep the plants open

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week.

Genevieve Burda finished a cross from Ivana Vukas in the ninth minute, Chloe Reifsnyder scored on a long-range shot in the 71st minute and Benet's girls soccer team remained undefeated with a 2-0 win over Providence on Saturday afternoon.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, was able to secure $250,000 in federal funding for the Bentley Road Pathway Connection, which is part of the DuPage River Trail

A single-family home in Beecher that sold for $372,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week.

Rep. Jed. Davis (R- Yorkville) released a statement saying “the majority of residents don’t want” data centers and that local city officials should “listen to the residents.” He called for the projects to be put on the ballot for Yorkville.

On April 19, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Joliet will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its broadcast ministry

The show will feature Mark Twain impersonator Warren Brown.

From Capitol News Illinois: A long-proposed bill to improve price transparency and ban junk fees passed the Illinois House for the second time in three years. A plan pushed by Gov. JB Pritzker to create a new abortion grant fund is advancing to the Senate

Conor McCabe's big day at the plate sparked a Lincoln-Way Central baseball win, Joliet Catholic and Lockport baseball each won in their final at bat and Lockport, Lincoln-Way East and Morris softball were also winners Friday.

Kelsie Roeder was 3 for 3 with three doubles and scored the winning run in Providence's 4-3 softball win over Joliet West