Here are previews and picks for each Sauk Valley area game for Week 7. Sterling hosts Geneseo, Dixon heads to Stillman Valley, Forreston hosts Fulton, Erie-Prophetstown hosts Mercer County, Newman takes...

The Herald-News IHSA football preview for Week 7, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

Affordability, healthcare and data centers took center stage during a debate Tuesday evening between the two candidates for Illinois’ 76th House District.

A single-family home located at 1222 Somonauk Street in Sycamore changed owners on Sept. 14.

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Knox College announced the newest members of the Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame this week, which includes three individuals and one team. Jon Ripperger '86

Rising energy costs continue to create challenges for many western Illinois households. WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC), a nonprofit, assists eligible

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Knox College announced the newest members of the Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame this week, which includes three individuals and one team. Jon Ripperger '86

Rising energy costs continue to create challenges for many western Illinois households. WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC), a nonprofit, assists eligible

New management has announced plans to relaunch the Beef-A-Roo restaurant located at 1680 N. Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois.

New management has announced plans to relaunch the Beef-A-Roo restaurant located at 1680 N. Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois.

The Sycamore and Kaneland boys golf teams qualified their teams for the Class 2A Sycamore Sectional on Monday at Kishwaukee Country club, while individuals from DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston and Indian Creek...

The Sycamore and Kaneland boys golf teams qualified their teams for the Class 2A Sycamore Sectional on Monday at Kishwaukee Country club, while individuals from DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston and Indian Creek...

Las Vegas Motor Speedway will celebrate Kyle Busch’s career and connection to his home track during the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway will celebrate Kyle Busch’s career and connection to his home track during the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend.

The City of South Beloit is preparing to apply for a grant to fund a $2 million shared path project that will connect local trails to South High School and Route 75 in Rockton.

The City of South Beloit is preparing to apply for a grant to fund a $2 million shared path project that will connect local trails to South High School and Route 75 in Rockton.

Another measure requires law enforcement using a rental vehicle during a detention, arrest or for transportation to identify the agency with a temporary decal on the vehicle. 

Another measure requires law enforcement using a rental vehicle during a detention, arrest or for transportation to identify the agency with a temporary decal on the vehicle. 

President Trump said during a Hispanic Heritage Month event on Wednesday that only Hispanics could survive a fall from the site of the White House ballroom. 

President Trump said during a Hispanic Heritage Month event on Wednesday that only Hispanics could survive a fall from the site of the White House ballroom. 

Nearly 1,500 children across the Rockford area received new books last Wednesday as part of the Illinois Day of Literacy.

Rainfall totals across the Stateline range from a few tenths of an inch north of the state line to just over an inch along and south of I-88. The heavier rain from the morning took a little break e…

Nearly 1,500 children across the Rockford area received new books last Wednesday as part of the Illinois Day of Literacy.

Rainfall totals across the Stateline range from a few tenths of an inch north of the state line to just over an inch along and south of I-88. The heavier rain from the morning took a little break e…

The board is scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 23, but published agenda materials do not list either Avery or Dassey among the applicants slated for consideration.

The board is scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 23, but published agenda materials do not list either Avery or Dassey among the applicants slated for consideration.

Health care authorities from across the state and nation assembled at the UIC College of Medicine in Rockford for a summit addressing systemic shortages facing rural medical centers.

A small plane crashed into a city park in a Chicago suburb Tuesday evening, injuring two people who were on board, according to federal aviation officials.

Health care authorities from across the state and nation assembled at the UIC College of Medicine in Rockford for a summit addressing systemic shortages facing rural medical centers.

A small plane crashed into a city park in a Chicago suburb Tuesday evening, injuring two people who were on board, according to federal aviation officials.

Sycamore Community School District 427 will begin using a new business consulting service and sunset its current contract on Oct. 1.

Sycamore Community School District 427 will begin using a new business consulting service and sunset its current contract on Oct. 1.

The next Boo'ze & Spirits Tour at the Egyptian Theatre is Friday, Oct. 2.

The next Boo'ze & Spirits Tour at the Egyptian Theatre is Friday, Oct. 2.

DeKalb City Council members didn’t appear to be very enthusiastic about a proposal to open a private club and cigar lounge in an old church in DeKalb this week, many critiquing plans for indoor smoking...

DeKalb City Council members didn’t appear to be very enthusiastic about a proposal to open a private club and cigar lounge in an old church in DeKalb this week, many critiquing plans for indoor smoking...

Sycamore-DeKalb co-op golfer Charissa Kim advanced through to the sectional, the only area golfer to do so Tuesday, while the DeKalb volleyball team ran its record to 3-0 in DVC play. That and more in...

Sycamore-DeKalb co-op golfer Charissa Kim advanced through to the sectional, the only area golfer to do so Tuesday, while the DeKalb volleyball team ran its record to 3-0 in DVC play. That and more in...

All three grants come from branches of the Department of Health and Human Services.

All three grants come from branches of the Department of Health and Human Services.

“Somebody didn’t do their homework.”

“Somebody didn’t do their homework.”

Video released by the school district shows the moment students sprang into action.

Beloit School District leaders are working to balance the district’s budget following the failure of a $40 million referendum in April. The school board is evaluating financial options and co…

Two SUVs collided Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of North Second Street and West Lane Road, sparking a vehicle fire.

Video released by the school district shows the moment students sprang into action.

Beloit School District leaders are working to balance the district’s budget following the failure of a $40 million referendum in April. The school board is evaluating financial options and co…

Two SUVs collided Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of North Second Street and West Lane Road, sparking a vehicle fire.