The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for December capture life's joyful and mysterious moments.

Boys basketball Lake Park DuKane/MLS Challenge Schaumburg 63, St. Charles North 50 Hoffman Estates 57, St. Charles East 50 Wheaton North 68, Wheeling 47 Hersey 61, Glenbard North 46 Prospect 55, Batavia 47 Wheaton Warrenville South 48, Pala...

Antioch 51, Lakes 40 Barrington 72, Fremd 63 Benet 69, Marian Catholic 59 Buffalo Grove 70, Elk Grove 48 Burlington Central 54, Huntley 48 Conant 54, Hoffman Estates 50 Crystal Lake South 61, Cary-Grove 30 DeKalb 60, Metea Valley 44 Downers Grove Nor...

Community Baptist Church names Rev. Michael Strickland as new pastor, welcoming his commitment to inclusivity and spiritual growth.

Girls basketball Prospect 62, Glenbard West 58 Round Lake 61, North Chicago 15 South Elgin 59, Glenbard East 53 St. Charles North 53, Glenbard North 22 St. Edward 67, Aurora Christian 26 Waubonsie Valley 52, Naperville North 48 West Aurora 57, B...

Lake Park senior Orion Kelly-Quintero enjoyed a moment he’ll never forget in the Lancers’ 39-33 win over St. Charles North on Tuesday. Kelly-Quintero, who tore his right ACL in 2023 and his left ACL in 2024, played in his first varsity game after mis...

Reflecting on the passing of Schaumburg baseball coach Paul Groot, Wheaton Central boys basketball coach Don McGee.

See how Forest Preserve District ecologists expand mussel, crayfish and insect populations to boost declining aquatic habitats in special research center tours.

Boys basketball Burlington Central 67, Prairie Ridge 35 Crystal Lake South 56, Huntley 47 Grant 75, Wauconda 70 Grayslake Central 49, Antioch 39 Grayslake North 77, Round Lake 46 Harvest Christian Academy 59, Lombard College Prep 39 Jacobs 42, H...