Judy Harvey

The Plainfield Fire Protection District responded to a fire at a vacant restaurant in the 24500 block of Lockport Street on Monday.

Beginning Wednesday, a portion of the Rock Run Greenway Trail in Joliet is scheduled to close for several months.

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Plainfield on Monday and saw flames coming from the roof of the garage of a two-story residence.

Three members of the Joliet West High School math team have qualified for the state math competition in April at Illinois State University.

A major bust in Lockport has led to 16 felony charges filed against man accused of possessing cocaine, methamphetamine and AR-15 rifles, one of which is a “ghost” or unserialized version of the rifle, records show.

The owner of a Mokena home remodel and construction company has pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded customers out of thousands of dollars.

Beginning Thursday night, drivers will see new lane changes and ramp closures along Interstate 80 in Joliet.

The U.S. Forest Service will be conducting prescribed burns this spring at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, beginning in March.

Tracy Chapman of Shorewood has been named incoming executive director by the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Board of Commissioners. 

Drivers will see new lane changes and ramp closures along Interstate 80 in Joliet beginning Tuesday.

Joliet Department of Public Works will be closing Russell Street from Clement Street to Highland Avenue for several weeks beginning on Tuesday.

Plainfield Fire Protection District board trustee William “Bill” Barnes died in his Plainfield home on Friday. He served more than 30 years as a trustee.

The Valley View Community Unit School District 365U superintendent has been granted a contract extension through June 30, 2026.

A new Goodwill donation center is now open seven days a week in Coal City

The Joliet Slammers released the second round of promotions for the upcoming season, which opens Friday, May 9.