The Henry Dale and Betty Smith Football Center opened Sunday to the surprise of Illinois' football players. The 107,650 square foot, $79.2 million facility is the new home for the Fighting Illini football program, including expanded strength and conditioning and sports medicine space, coaches' offices, position meeting rooms, player development areas, locker rooms, and other areas for recruiting and prospect hosting.

Helen Warzynski, age 93, of Manteno, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. Visitation is from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 20, 2019,...

Former Chicago Bears RB Cedric Benson has died. The former NFL running back involved in a motorcycle accident in Texas. Benson was one of the most prolific rushers in both NCAA and the University of Texas history.

Joliet, Ill.—For the third consecutive year, Grundy County’s finest won the D’Arcy Buick GMC Route 66 Classic Grudge Match with a score of 4-2...

The Village of Manteno announced record attendance during last night’s duel event at the Square on Second as the Second Street Market kicked off...

Tanner Carlos Torres, age 11, of Bourbonnais passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. Visitation is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass is at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 19, 2019, at St. George Catholic Church.