Will County forest preserve makes 2nd biggest land acquisition ever

Plainfield working on ‘major water issue’ affecting area of village, issues boil order

The area affected is between 135th and 127th streets to the north and south and U.S. Route 30 and Naperville/Plainfield road to the east and west, the Plainfield Police Department said.

2026 Herald-News Softball Player of the Year: Providence’s Angelina Cole

Angelina Cole set a school record for home runs and led Providence to the Class 3A Elite Eight for the second straight season, earning the 2026 Herald-News Softball Player of the Year honor.

Crest Hill man charged with battery of pregnant woman

A fifth domestic battery case has been filed against the son of a retired Will County judge, who is charged with battering a pregnant woman in Crest Hill.

Joliet sex offender charged with battering brother of Minooka teen killed in crash

A Will County judge denied the pretrial release of a Joliet sex offender charged with aggravated battery of the brother of a Minooka teen who was killed in fatal crash on Monday

2026 Herald-News Softball All-Area Team

Here is a look at the best of the best the area had to offer throughout the 2026 softball season