Bug hunts, bird hikes and trail safety featured at Will County forest preserve programs

Plum Creek art exhibit in Beecher offers whimsical look at America’s state birds

The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center will host a “Winged Ambassadors” art display from June 3 through Sept. 6.

Metra begins expanded Rock Island Line schedule Monday

Weekday service on the Rock Island Line will expand from 80 to 84 trains and weekend service will expand to 40 trains on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Plainfield North heads up area boys state track final qualifiers: The Herald-News Friday Roundup

Plainfield North headed up the list of area Class 3A and Class 2A athletes that qualified for Saturdays boys state track finals and more in Friday's Herald-News Roundup.

Providence’s Macie Robbins fires one-hitter to give Celtics sectional title over Morris

Providence sophomore Macie Robbins threw a one-hitter and Bella Olszta sparked the Celtics' offense in a 2--0 Class 3A sectional title win over Morris Friday.

Lincoln-Way West wins first ever sectional title in softball with 2-1 thriller over Lockport

Reese Rourke hit two home runs while Abby Brueggmann and the defense held Lockport to one run as Lincoln-Way West won its first ever sectional championship in softball.