Julie Bay of New Lenox was diagnosed with stage 2 multifocal breast cancer in 2025 - but she didn't need chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

At 1:30 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the crash on the westbound lanes of I-80 at milepost 138, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.

A 30-year-old Palos Park woman died after crashing her vehicle into a ditch in Homer Township on Wednesday.

The project has included reconstruction of Richards Street between Colburn and Fifth avenues, new noise barrier walls, and rehabilitation of the bridge over Hickory Creek, IDOT said.

The center earned the Clinical Distinction Award for demonstrating “exceptional success by meeting or exceeding clinical benchmarks,” according to a news release from Silver Cross Hospital.

Participants will enjoy an evening of dining at Tom Kelly’s Chophouse, Gatto’s Italian Restaurant and Bar, Hog Wild and JBD White Horse Inn in New Lenox area.

Proceeds benefit the preservation of Schmuhl School in New Lenox Township and ongoing student programs held at the school,

Silver Cross Hospital's second reunion of graduates of the Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the babies’ immediate families also marked the third anniversary of Silver Cross’s NICU, the first and only Level III NICU in Will County.

A New Lenox man with a fatal disease finally meets the man who's inspired him for 50 years.

The event will take place noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., in New Lenox.

The outdoor sale will take place on the United Methodist Church of New Lenox campgrounds and feature between 75 and 100 vendor booths.

Trinity Services began in 1950 when a group of parents started a school for their children, who had developmental disabilities and no options for education. By 2017, Trinity Services had become a statewide organization with 1,200 employees and a $56 million budget.

Recyclepalooza on Saturday is the first of five events around the county this fall that allows for recycling of hazardous waste, electronics and even pumpkins.

A Harvey man who was 16 when he shot a young New Lenox man in the back while he was running away from him will serve 45 years in prison for his murder. 

Starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, lane closures will take place on eastbound I-80 between Houbolt Road and Larkin Avenue in Joliet. The closed lanes and the new ramp will open by 5 a.m. Friday.

Dr. Pat Pappas heads Silver Cross’ open heart surgery program, which Silver Cross Hospital launched in May 2019.

The sentencing of Kevin Johnson in the 2020 murder of Charles "Charlie" Baird was delayed once again following an extended hearing on Monday.

As the first K-9 to hold this position in the district, Willie’s gentle and approachable demeanor will provide comfort during times of stress, trauma and recovery.

The seven-mile project starts Monday and is expected to be completed in late October.

The Will County coffee scene is varied as it is plentiful. Many venues offer a wide variety of other beverages, full meals and a full calendar of entertainment.

Four vehicles, including a semi-trailer truck and a Pace bus, were involved in a crash Thursday morning on Interstate 80.

Overnight lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday and will end by 6 a.m. Friday with new traffic patterns in place along Interstate 80 in Will County.

A New Lenox woman said she was persuaded by a caller claiming they’re from a federal department to deposit $37,560 into a Bitcoin machine, police said.

Around 7 p.m. Monday, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire in the 16300 block of West Caraway Court in Lockport during the severe thunderstorms.

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association both recognized the stroke program at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Grammer is known for hits "Honey I'm Good" and "Keep Your Head Up."

An employee of a New Lenox marijuana dispensary allegedly admitted to stealing $6,250 from the business, police said.

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

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to welcome IvyRehab & Physical Therapy into the community .

The Silver Cross Foundation Board of Directors, the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for the New Lenox hospital, recently announced the appointment of two new members.

Hospitals in Chicago, the suburbs, and beyond made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best hospitals. They include four in Chicago, seven in greater Cook County, four in DuPage, three in Lake, one in Will and the hospitals in McHenry County

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, will hold a public town hall meeting July 29, in Aurora.

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

A registered sex offender from Joliet is accused of taking photos of juveniles with a key fob camera at a Walmart store in New Lenox, police said.

The rally in downtown Joliet on Thursday drew more than 100 people, an older crowd that joined a nationally organized 'Good Trouble Lives On’ movement.

The fast-food giant already is renovating a former Arby's on Rt. 59 in Joliet and plans to take over another former Arby's on Jefferson Street as it maps out a return to the Chicago region.

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

Bringing forth the freshest flavors of the season is the motivator at Bothwell Farms, offering its own retail locations in Manhattan and New Lenox, and delivering its produce to farmers markets in Will, Grundy and suburban Cook counties.

Performances are held at the Performing Arts Pavilion at New Lenox City Commons.

With the start of summer comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County. Lockport and Plainfield events kick off this week.

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

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.

Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex is a $70 million, 31-field complex at the crossroads of Interstates 355 and 80, next to Silver Cross Hospital, 45 minutes southwest of Chicago.

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 Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday these lane closures in Will County will remain in place during the Fourth of July weekend.

Kiddie Academy of New Lenox recently celebrated its new ownership with a ribbon cutting.

A Will County lawsuit claims the New Lenox Police Department engaged in “policing-for-profit” when their officers wrongfully seized a 2010 Jeep Wrangler belonging to a man innocent of wrongdoing.

A Chinese national from California is facing a theft charge in Will County after he was accused of stealing cash from a woman who was the victim of an email scam, police said.

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.