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Lincoln-Way East baseball dominates in out of state tournament and more in the Herald-News Tuesday Roundup.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants the Chicago Bears to find a solution to their stadium search sooner rather than later. He made the comments Tuesday at the league’s annual meetings in Phoenix.
From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, sponsored the bill after hearing from an agency that had funding and a house ready to open a CILA, but was blocked by local zoning, despite a long wait list. The bill passed the house 77-35
The dispensary is located at 2121 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet (the former NAPA Auto Parts store).
“These kiosks represent an exciting leap forward in our mission to educate and prepare the community,” Plainfield Fire Marshal Ryan Angelus said.
NFL owners approved five rule changes at their annual league meetings in Phoenix on Tuesday. They approved rules that will change aspects of the kickoff, allow support for NFL officials as well as one in case of a referee work stoppage.
The NFL’s annual meetings continued in Phoenix on Tuesday as AFC coaches met with reporters. Here are five of the most interesting things coaches said about current and former Chicago Bears players and coaches Tuesday.
Winds gusts could reach 60 mph with possibility of half-dollar size hail, the National Weather Service said.
Peyton Marin’s two-run double to left field in the home half of the sixth inning broke a tie game and proved to be the winning knock Monday in the Bulldogs’ 8-6 victory.
Lincoln-Way West won a pair of games in Georgia and remained unbeaten. That and more in Monday's Herald-News Roundup
Illinois Department of Natural Resources staff will continue to monitor the lake and will reopen it once it reaches safe navigation levels, the department said in a Monday.
Addyson Dunn and catcher Danielle Stone teamed up for a stellar day in the circle, and Dunn drove in the tying run and Stone the winning run in the bottom of the seventh as Oswego East rallied past Lemont 2-1 to stay undefeated, the program's best start since 2018.
The single-family residence located at 16109 Gamay Drive in Plainfield was sold on March 17, for $886,000, or $149 per square foot.
Will County sheriff's police and Joliet police officers were at the scene of a barricade situation inside a home on Joliet's west side Monday afternoon, March 30, 2026. A person hid inside a home after crashing a car and fleeing police during a traffic stop.
Everclear will take the stage on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Romeoville Toyota Pavilion to headline the first night of RomeoFest.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Monday morning at the NFL’s annual meeting in Phoenix. Here are four of the most interesting things Johnson said.
The countdown to planting begins with April’s arrival, and farmers could start soon if conditions are favorable.
Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.
The Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt features prizes for everyone and kid-friendly entertainment, including photos with the Easter Bunny.
A single-family residence located at 2949 Woodside Drive in Joliet has a new owner since March 17.
From Capitol News Illinois: Operation Midway Blitz brought hundreds of federal immigration agents to the Chicago area last fall and led to more than 4,500 arrests. What happens to the children in these situations?
Spring is here, and that means it's the perfect season to get out and explore new destinations.
The Great American Bagel, which closed in 2023, recently reopened at 1101 Essington Road in Joliet under a new owner.
Lincoln-Way East baseball shut out Maine South, Providence softball remained undefeated and more in Saturday's Herald-News sports roundup.
From Capitol News Illinois: A bill to allow for small, plug-in solar panel systems is moving through the Illinois Senate, which would open access to solar power for renters and others who can’t install rooftop solar panels
Work on Valley View Dental’s addition should be completed in September.
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 March 22-28
Services include refined personal flowers to full-scale ceremony and reception designs, according to the Bright + Bloom website.
A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.13 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week
The Plug-In Illinois Act is touted by legislators as a way to unlock access to affordable solar power for Illinoisans who cannot install rooftop solar.
Mya Leon scored the game-winning goal in the 98th minute and Mia Olenek added 11 saves in net to help St. Charles East to a 2-1 victory in overtime over Plainfield North to win the Rose Ausburg Drach Invitational.
From city streets to small towns, these photos show how No Kings protests unfolded across northern Illinois on Saturday
The new name of the barber shop and beauty salon is The Grata Collective.
A single-family home in Frankfort that sold for $362,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week
Recycle old or unused bicycles through Forest Preserve District of Will County to benefit Working Bikes, which refurbishes and distributes bikes worldwide.
Fire brings more light into forests, which is crucial for young oak tree growth, but many land managers are concerned about how non-native plants affect fire intensity and young tree survival rates.
The Troy 30-C Dance Team has won the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) Hip-Hop Junior High Division State Championship for the third consecutive year.
Emma Best threw a complete game with five strikeouts and clubbed a three-run homer in Minooka's 12-2 win over Lincoln-Way Central.
From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 5507 would ban “ultraprocessed” foods in schools. The bill passed out of a public health committee on a partisan 6-2 vote
Organizers taking a stand against President Donald Trump’s policies are planning another round of No Kings protests across multiple northern Illinois cities on Saturday. Here's where they'll gather
During this “Stunt Dog Experience,” audiences will witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs.
Lockport’s Claudia Heeney is the 2026 Herald-News Girls Wrestler of the Year
See who made the cut for the 2026 Herald-News Girls Wrestling All-Area team.
This declaration will allow homeowners, renters, businesses, and some nonprofits to apply for low-interest loans to help cover damages not covered by insurance.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices, bringing additional services to a single location.
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region over the past week. We outline recent property sales in Will County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $400,000 or under.
The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next for the league's annual meeting. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will preview the meeting and what they want to learn from the Chicago Bears
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its program schedule for the first week of April.
The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next week for the league’s annual meeting as the offseason continues. Here are four things that we can learn from the Chicago Bears at the NFL annual meeting.
David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.