Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

Consumer prices rose 4.1% in May from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Thursday, the largest annual increase since April 2023

St. Charles store to host 2-weekend tent sale

Industrial Treasures, 1501 Indiana Ave., St. Charles, will open thousands of square feet of warehouse inventory to the public during two special sale weekends: June 26-28 and July 3-5.

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 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year: Crystal Lake South’s Carson Trivellini

Crystal Lake South junior shortstop Carson Trivellini banged out 50 hits from the leadoff spot, shined defensively and helped lead the Gators to a fourth-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. The Illinois commit is the 2026 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year.

Single-family home in Joliet sells for $350,000

A single-family home located at 518 Apollo Drive in Joliet has a new owner since June 2.