
Teams from Beecher, IC Catholic, Yorkville Christian, Westmont, Serena, Dwight, Somonauk, Seneca, Peotone, Earlville, Reed Custer, Marquette, Aurora Christian and Newark all competed in the Class 1A Sectional meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Seneca High School.

The Herald-News honors the everyday heroes making a difference in Will County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Area teams from Kankakee, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Lincoln-Way East, Central and West were among 18 teams competing in the IHSA Class 3A Chicago Heights Girls Track and Field Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Teams from Sterling, Rock Falls, Mendota, Princeton, Streator, La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris and Herscher all competed during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School.
Joliet West host the Southwest Prairie Conference championship on Wednesday afternoon.
A new Route 66 sculpture was unveiled along South Chicago Street at the Route 66 Raceway on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Joliet. The sculpture was a project between the Heritage Corridor Destinations and NASCAR.
Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Monday's soccer game between Oswego and Plainfield North.

The Joliet Slammers opened their season at home against the Washington Wild Things on Friday night, May 9, 2026.
Plainfield North hosts dozens of college scouts for an IHSA football combine showcasing ten suburban schools on Thursday night.


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