Scooter's Coffee will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lockport location at the intersection of 7th and 9th streets in August.

Lockport police say that a woman who had been reported missing from Trinity Services on July 31 has been found.

National Night Out, an event held across the country to create a casual setting in which people can mingle with police officers, is Tuesday

Ten years ago, Nick Lindblad was a 14-year-old desparately in need of a new heart. Now, at 24, he is a college student, working full-time and planning a trip overseas.

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U will be searching for a new superintendent just one year after hiring its current leader.

City Hall construction has begun in Lockport, requiring the temporary relocation of meetings and city offices.

The City of Lockport will host it's second annual Fire Fest on Aug. 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1895 fire that destroyed a large portion of the city's downtown.

A Lockport father has been arrested after he was accused of abandoning his child at Joliet Township bar and kicking the child, police said.

The City of Lockport has created an interactive scavenger hunt to take players through its businesses and historic sites. The promotion runs through Sept. 1.

Check our these Joliet area public pools and splash pads to cool off from the intense heat headed our way beginning Wednesday.

Four Lockport Township High School students received medals at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference this summer after winning state championships this spring.

The free back-to-school fairs drew families from across Lockport Township, which includes parts of Lockport, Crest Hill, and Romeoville, according to a news release from the township.

Lockport’s annual Comic and Fandom Con featured 60-plus artists, writers, and specialty vendors and featured a cosplay costume contest with cash prizes on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Comicopolis, held at White Oak Library, is hosted in partnership with Community Arts Council and with a lot of help from many generous do

The White Oak Library will host its one-day comic convention, Comicopolis, in downtown Lockport on July 19.

State Rep. Patrick Sheehan of Lockport is hosting a back to school supply drive to provide in-need students with essentials for the start of the school year.

The City of Lockport has released an online survey for community members to offer feedback for the city's strategic plan.

The new owners of Kiddie Academy of New Lenox want to bring the academy to Lockport.

A Joliet man remains missing since June 27 but police officers have located a vehicle they believe he was driving before he vanished.

The City of Lockport raised its new city flag for the first time at a ceremony that also saw the flag's designer presented with his Eagle Scout Award.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura of Joliet has announced that four library districts in Will County will receive over $475,000 in grants from the State of Illinois.

The City of Lockport has announced construction in its downtown Historic District will begin this week to improve road and water systems.

A Joliet father drowned after attempting to rescue his son who was struggling in the waters of Lake Michigan in Indiana. 

Auto enthusiasts can get out and show off their flashy and vintage cars at community cruise nights throughout Will County.

With spring here and temperatures slowly warming it is time to get out your bike and head out to these Will County trails.

Megan Saunders, owner of the remote Springview Sweets Bakery and the Springview Sweets Market in Lockport, is once again competing in the nationwide Best Bakery competition.

The Lockport City Council approved a rezoning and construction plan for a new subdivision between Bruce Road and I-355 on Wednesday.

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties.

The freeze applies to funding already approved by Congress, and state education leaders say the delay is putting school districts in a difficult position with the 2025-26 school year looming

A man reported missing in Joliet was last seen driving a silver Pontiac G5 sedan with Mississippi license plate number of JAD610.

The Lockport City Council is expected to vote on plans for two new residential developments at its meeting on July 2.

A former Joliet police officer facing federal drug trafficking charges has been sentenced to serve two years of conditional discharge after he was found guilty of battering his ex-wife.

John Arizzi, who currently serves as the Commander of the Investigations Department at the Lockport Police Department, will become the next chief of the department.

Will County prosecutors filed a petition to keep a Lockport man in jail that alleged he poses a “clear danger to young girls in the community.”

Lockport Township High School District 205's board honored its four graduating student board members.

Here are special events planned in Will County to commemorate Juneteenth, the day commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

A Lockport man charged with the 2024 first-degree murder of his wife will remain in the Will County jail as he awaits trial.

Read the transcript from our interview with Lockport High School superintendent Dr. Robert McBride on federal funding cuts, DEI, AI and much more

Lockport is hosting its 52nd Old Canal Days festival this weekend featuring a carnival, food court, artisan vendors, beer garden, entertainment and special events. The festival runs through Sunday. The event is held at 303 W. Second St.

The Lockport Township Supervisor's Office hosted the eighth annual Senior Expo Friday for over 600 residents.

The Lockport City Council is considering a plan for a new 23-unit townhome development north of Division Street and East of Cedar Road.

Drivers be aware of Lockport street closures for the Old Canal Days parade on Friday evening.

Lockport's annual Old Canal Days festival will take place from June 4-8, 2025 with a carnival, parade, fireworks, food, and live entertainment.

A Lyft driver from Joliet has been charged with criminal sexual assault of a woman who was a passenger in his vehicle in Lockport.

A Homer Glen father and mother face a new charge of first-degree murder that alleged they failed to seek timely medical care for their 2-year-old child who was suffering from a drug overdose that led to their death.

Lockport held its first downtown car show and Concert in the Square of the 2025 summer season on Monday, June 2, 2025. Cars lined State Street and 10th Street and food trucks set up at Central Square where the Neverly Brothers performed at the bandshell.

A former Bolingbrook music teacher whom school officials alleged referred to himself to students as the “sweetest daddy of all time” has surrendered to police after he was charged with battery of a minor.

The Lockport Township Senior Expo is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents by providing access to information about services and products that promote health, safety, and overall well-being.

Veterans of World War II and the Vietnam War spoke in support of Jewish service members at a Joliet synagogue and encouraged people to consider the real meaning behind Memorial Day.

100+ Women Who Care of Will County has made their last big check presentation of their 2024-2025 giving year, presenting over $9,000 to Legacy Ranch in Lockport.

Cravers in Lockport offers “authentic Gyro delights” and “crispy beef” options on a plentiful menu.