2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (951+ words) Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow holds a news conference in 2023 at the Will County annex building in downtown Joliet. (Gary Middendorf " gmiddendorf@shawmedia/Gary Middendorf) Will County prosecutors have defended their handling of cases involving the seizure and forfeiture…...

16+ hour, 23+ min ago  (102+ words) Shaw Local Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription. Learn how to repair books at upcoming De Kalb workshop Will County State's Attorney's Office defends forfeiture practices Oil prices…...

8+ hour, 19+ min ago  (413+ words) Oswego East 8, De Kalb 3 Katie Silva was 2 for 4 with two doubles, two RBIs and a run scored, Katie Maday was 2 for 4 with two runs scored and Megan Halverson was 2 for 4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored for…...

4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (760+ words) Nazareth's Chris Kasky is the No. 1 ranked EDGE prospect in the state, according to 247 Sports. (Billy Harding) Friday Night Drive is highlighting some of the top returning players at each position for the 2026 IHSA football season. Here are 10 of the…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (374+ words) Police activity is seen on Jonette Avenue in Bradley at around 2 p. m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Jeff Bonty) The Kankakee County Branch of the NAACP released a statement regarding Wednesday's shooting involving Bradley police officers and a 36-year-old man. Theodis Pace, president of…...

8+ hour, 30+ min ago  (727+ words) Kaneland's Nolan Claeson (Joel Boenitz) Nolan Claeson just wanted to do his job. After Kaneland had just tied the game on an errant pick off throw and had the go-ahead runner on third against St. Charles East, the junior was…...

2+ min ago  (130+ words) Ogle County recently released the marriage licenses it issued in March 2026: Sean Smith of Winnebago and Kayle Pattat of Winnebago. Dennis Schneider of Byron and Susan Ford of Mt. Morris. Servando Hernandez Alanis of Rochelle and Jovita Lopez Regalado of…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (735+ words) The Chicagoland Speedway can be seen in the background of a sign on Ridge Road posting notice of an Oct. 16 meeting of the Joliet Plan Commission on plans for a data center on land that would be annexed into Joliet....

8+ hour, 51+ min ago  (326+ words) Investigators talk outside the home on Jonette Avenue where a homicide occurred April 8, 2026. (Jeff Bonty) The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal shooting by Bradley Police officers Wednesday who were responding to the 600 block of Jonette Avenue for a…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago  (912+ words) Jeffrey Ashley has the frame and hitting ability that would seem to suggest the Sandwich senior catcher can be a pretty fair power hitter. A three-year starting linebacker in football, Ashley can squat 500 pounds. But lifting home runs? Ashley never…...