Police are searching for a man who is accused of using a skimming device to a credit card terminal at El Ranchito Supermarket in Joliet. Anyone who can identify him should contact a detective at 815-724-3029.

The City of Lockport has decided to halt all considerations and discussions of a data center in its Star Innovation District for the time being and will reopen review of the property's master plan.

Lockport held its first workshop about the potential construction of a data center in its Star Innovation District on Tuesday and was met with many public questions and concerns.

Lockport officials holding first workshop Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a data center in the community, an idea which drew immediate opposition from some residents.

The complete replacement of all lead and galvanized water service lines by the end of the year, will put Lockport years ahead of the deadline set by the EPA.

More than 40 local organizations will be on site to offer insights into their programs at the June 3 event at the Lockport Township offices.

Some of the vendors at Lockport's event include Pops and Pearls, which sells dirty sodas, Home Run Harvest, JP’s Pancake-Waffle Mix, Plot Twist Books and Gigawatt Coffee Roasters.

Here's a roundup of ceremonies and parades being held across Will County on Monday.

The ribbon cutting event will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Lockport City Hall east parking lot, located at 222 E. 9th St.

The City of Lockport will host a series of workshops in the coming weeks to discuss the possibility of a data center, a concept which has already started to draw resident opposition.

Dive right into summer at these Joliet area community pools and splash pads.

Outdoor farmers market season offers plenty of opportunities to shop local and support regional growers and vendors

Residents can take a night to enjoy the summer weather, support local restaurants, and even take in some live entertainment.

Members of local police departments will be participating Friday in the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Illinois beginning at 5 a.m.

The City of Lockport has approved a contract for the demolition of the former Dellwood Tire property and surrounding buildings for future development.

New Directions Case Manager Joe Ledesma shares how he went from living in the organization's sober living facility to helping those who are in the same position he once was in.

Elisabeth Patton, Fairmont School principal, said Rachel Clayton’s “dedication and strong work ethic are evident in everything she does.“

A group of Will County women are quietly supporting multiple local charities every year through a dedication to financial contributions.

The City of Lockport voted to approve the concept plan for a new residential development between Smith Road and Basham Drive.

A Will County judge allowed the jail release of a witness against a Lockport man charged with indecent solicitation of a child after his attorney said his absence from court was an “honest mistake.”

Kaity Siegel, manager of Siegel's Cottonwood Farm in Lockport, said the decision to close the garden center wasn’t quick or easy.

Peter Strama, 22, was taken to the jail on Thursday after his arrest by the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

The City of Lockport has scheduled two workshops to discuss the possibility of a data center, though no official proposals are under consideration.

Residents in Joliet, Lockport and Shorewood took to the streets Friday afternoon to take part in a series of May Day protests.

Local organizers are planning May Day protest events for Friday in Shorewood, Joliet, and Lockport.

A Will County judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of a key witness who failed to appear in court in the case against John Paul Resedean, 45, who is charged with grooming and indecent solicitation of a child.

"The Banks" has nine suites for bridal parties, family reunions or travelers looking for a unique place to stay in Joliet.

Attorneys for a Jane Doe student whose family sued School District 205 claiming the district failed to prevent an alleged sexual assault said they reached a settlement, though the district has denied this claim.

The projects across the 14th Congressional District, which would come under federal Community Project Funding initiative, range from protecting clean drinking water to strengthening access to quality health care in rural communities to public transit systems.

State Street Restaurant was known for its wide variety of sandwiches, including hot and cold subs, paninis, hot dogs, poor boys, burgers and wraps.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 22

Bloom Lockport and the Lockport Township Park District are the latest Will County community organizations to launch a community garden initiative, designed to help residents grow their own produce.

Will County’s best bike trails are for casual riders or serious cyclists.

The proposed downtown Lockport development at former Dellwood Tire site would include commercial space and an apartment complex.

The proposed Royal Highlands Estates would be comprised of 21 duplex units and 26 single-family homes.

Lockport High School students and staff threw a surprise send-off celebration for Superintendent Robert McBride on Friday as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Lockport Township High School students and teachers surprised Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride with a send-off celebration on Friday as he gets ready to run the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Lockport Township High School District 205 has approved a rough timetable for improvements at both its campuses over the next decade. “There were a zillion ideas that didn’t make the list,” Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride said.

The three Will County forest preserve projects and engineering for the Lockport Trail are being funded by the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week.

The Will County Regional Office of Education presented teachers and school employees with the inaugural Educators in Excellence Awards on Thursday night.

Beginning Wednesday, traffic in both directions on I-355 between 127th Street and International Parkway is scheduled to begin shifting lanes.

Since the Illinois State Police began providing services on ​ April 1, 1922, 73 state police officers have died in the line of duty, according to the agency.

The Lockport City Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of three land parcels in the downtown area Wednesday, two of which will be cleared for parking.

Kendall and Will counties are under a flood advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday

The need for the repair on the Lockport Lock and Dam was identified in 2025. The closure is expected to last several weeks.

Real estate news: The home at 16665 West Merc Lane in Lockport was sold on March 18 for $750,000, or $312 per square foot

The City of Lockport returned to C2E2, Chicago's largest comics and entertainment convention, in 2026 promoting Comicopolis and the city's

No one was injured, and residents were able to stay in the house after the Saturday afternoon fire.

People turned out for No Kings protests in several locations across Will County on Saturday.