Plainfield East High School

Taylor Miller finished second at regionals, 29th at state and broke multiple school records as a freshman. She is the Herald-news 2024 Girls Golfer of the Year.

The excitement around girls wrestling has only grown with each passing year. But what can be expected out of the Herald-News coverage area this season? That’s what the 2024-25 season preview capsules are here for. Check out how your favorite team is slated to do.

As the 2024-2025 boys basketball season gets set to tip off, here are team-by-team previews of teams from around the Herald-News coverage area.

Local school districts give the State Seal of Biliteracy to encourage students to pursue biliteracy and honor students’ mastery of two or more languages.

Providence Catholic walks off Loyola. That plus many more scores from around the area.

Lidia Salgado, an active District 202 parent and community volunteer, received the Community Award and Lane Abrell, retiring superintendent of schools, received the CAPE Lifetime Contributor at the CAPE awards ceremony.

Lincoln-Way Central’s Marla Hayes turned in a strong performance in the preliminary round of the IHSA Girls State Track and Field Meet. Read Friday's roundup for results from state track along with postseason baseball, softball and girls soccer.

The gun never entered Plainfield East High School and no lockdown was initiated because the student was in custody when the gun was discovered, police said.