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The Lockport and Bradley-Bourbonnais boys basketball teams played a thriller of a SouthWest Suburban Conference game on Friday, with second place in the conference standings on the line

Kankakee boys basketball coach Chris Pickett was the first to admit that the start to the Kays' senior night game against Clemente Friday night was “sloppy.”

The Chicago Bears have already interviewed more than a dozen head coach candidates. Who should be brought back for second interviews? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest names on the list

It was the second win in as many days for the Irish

Despite a 65-63 loss to Class 4A No. 3 Rich Township Tuesday night, Kankakee (12-3) climbed two spots from fifth to third in the Class 3A Poll

The Kankakee boys basketball team faced one of its biggest tests of the season on Tuesday

The Coalers picked up their sixth win in a row to improve to 13-5 and 6-1 in the ICE

After 10 straight games away from home over the last five weeks, the Kankakee girls basketball team finally set foot on their home court again on Monday

Manteno improved to 11-6 on the season overall and 5-1 in conference play while Herscher fell to 4-11 overall and 1-5 in conference

Since the calendar flipped to 2025, few boys basketball teams around have been as hot as Bradley-Bourbonnais

Manteno held a five-point lead at halftime before Herscher cut it to three midway through the third

The playoff game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona

In boys basketball, Kankakee (11-2) leapt to the fifth spot in Class 3A

The team got reinforcements to help take that step when senior guard Jordan Davis moved back to town

The Boilers improved to 11-4 and 4-1 in the SWSC while the Thunderbolts fell to 6-10, 1-5

The Comets are one of two RVC teams that are perfect in conference play

Bears kicked Cairo Santos knocked in a game-winning field goal as time expired Sunday to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-22 at Lambeau Field. Here’s what you need to know.

A selection of some of the best sports feature photos from 2024 in the Northwest Herald.

Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best sports photos from 2024 in the Illinois Valley.

The Chicago Bears couldn’t score an offensive touchdown and lost their 10th straight game, 6-3, to the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on Thursday night. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bears dropped their ninth straight game, setting the second-longest streak in franchise history, in a 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bears looked uninspired on Monday in Minnesota. Now they face a Detroit Lions team looking to hold its spot atop the NFC. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest news out of Halas Hall.

Take a look at photographer Alex T. Paschal's favorite sports photos in the Sauk Valley for 2024.

The Chicago Bears lost their eighth straight game Monday night in a 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in front of a national audience. Here’s what you need to know.

Interim head coach Thomas Brown's Chicago Bears return to action with a matchup against the Vikings in Week 15. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak preview Monday's game in Minnesota

Schneiderman to play at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

The Chicago Bears didn’t get any bump from interim head coach Thomas Brown on Sunday as they lost their seventh straight game, this time a 38-13 blowout to the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. Here’s what you need to know.

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led his team to a second half comeback for a second straight week, but the Bears couldn’t find a way to win Thursday, losing 23-20 against the Detroit Lions for their sixth straight loss. Here’s what you need to know.

With the fall high school sports season over, check out scenes from the last few months in the Sauk Valley.

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams broke a team record and helped his team come back to force overtime Sunday. But their comeback fell short in a 30-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, their fifth in a row. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bears had a chance to beat the Green Bay Packers on a last-second field goal Sunday at Soldier Field. But the kick was blocked as time expired, handing the Packers a 20-19 win, their record 11th straight against the Bears. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bears and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams couldn’t score a touchdown for a second straight week Sunday at Soldier Field in a 19-3 loss to the tied for league-worst New England Patriots. Here’s what you need to know.

Normal U-High defeated Mendota 1-0 during the IHSA Class 1A State soccer semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Hoffman Estates High School. The Trojans will face Columbia in the third place game tomorrow at 11:30a.m.

Autobahn Country Club in Joliet has grown to 540 members since it first opened 20 years ago and features one of the longest racetracks in the United States.

Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down Round 1 of the IHSA football playoffs and look ahead to Round 2

The Bears failed to rebound after last week's Hail Mary loss in Washington. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to a blowout loss in Arizona in Week 9

The Bears had no answers against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday, losing 29-9 in the team’s first loss at Arizona since 1998. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bears and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams thought they scored the game-winning touchdown in the final minute against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. But the Commanders completed a Hail Mary pass as time expired to escape with a 18-15 win. Here’s what you need to know.

Check here for live updates and changes to Steve Soucie's IHSA football playoff projection for all eight classes

Joliet West High School alum Mark Carlson gets the supervisory umpire assignment as he prepares for his third MLB World Series that begins Friday night in Los Angeles.

Pat Sullivan of Joliet said leaders in any capacity will benefit from these 54 essays.

Sterling Park District Executive Director Larry Schuldt will be discussing the 100-year growth of the Sterling Park District beginning with its first acquisition, Lawrence Park.

The Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams responded from a slow start by blowing out the Jacksonville Jaguars, 35-16, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

Here's a list of some of northern Illinois' best sports bars for watching your favorite team.

The Bears cruised to a victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Soldier Field. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss their biggest takeaways from the game on the Bears Insider podcast

Adam Jomant of Lockport is an operations specialist for the Will County 911 System, staff photographer for the Joliet Slammers, freelance photographer, volunteer for the Will County Emergency Management Agency, and avid hiker and storm chaser.

Norge Ski Club will host its 39th annual Jumptoberfest autumn ski jump tournament Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6.

Sterling native Cody Barnes is making his third trip overseas to represent the United States at the 98th annual International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), the world’s foremost motocross competition.

Juniors and seniors at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox may sign up for the the new sports officiating course.

Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney describes agony of playoff baseball and other details of what its like to run a Major League Baseball team in Joliet on Tuesday.