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.

The tornado Aug. 28, 1990 remains the only F5 rated tornado documented in the United States during the month of August. No advanced warnings or watches were issued for the possibility of a tornado on that day.

Check out the Team Demolition Derby "Tournament of Destruction" at Dirt Oval Route 66 in Joliet.

The coffee shop will operate as a training site for Valley View School District STEP students, giving them hands-on experience in customer service and business operations.

Readers share their stories in their own words from that day on Aug. 28, 1990

The F5 tornado on Aug. 28, 1990, started inear Oswego in Kendall County before cutting through Plainfield, Crest Hill and Joliet in Will County. A total of 29 people – none in Kendall County – were killed in the tornado and another 353 injured in Kendall and Will counties.

It's been 35 years since a violent F5 tornado ripped through Will County destroying parts of Plainfield, Crest Hill and Joliet, and Oswego killing 29 people and injuring 353. Here are some images captured from that date, Aug. 28. 1990 and the days following.

The I-57 Access Study is looking at an area bounded by Wilmington-Peotone Road (south), Manhattan-Monee Road (north), U.S. Route 45 (west) and one mile east of IL Route 50 (east).

The Ruby Street bridge in downtown Joliet will reopen Sept. 10 followed by Cass Street bridge closing into late 2026.

The Will County job fair gives an opportunity for residents to meet face-to-face with 16 local employers.

The investment, secured through a partnership between State Sen. Michael E. Hastings and the park district will advance the next phase of the district’s master plan.

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

The crash occurred at approximately 8 a.m. near Raynor Avenue along I-80 and involved three vehicles, according to state police.

The closure is due to construction for culvert replacements, the city of Joliet said. Driveway access will be maintained throughout the project.

Arron Sain of Joliet appeared on “No Utensils Needed,” of the Food Network’s “Supermarket Stakeout” program, which aired July 22.

Bradley-Bourbonnais lost 3-0 to Minooka on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

MorningStar Mission serves all of Will County by providing food, housing, recovery, counseling and guidance with many programs for individuals. 

Patrons of the location are encouraged to visit the Red Robin at 2860 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy. in Oswego.

The award acknowledges excellence in membership growth, promotion of insurance benefits, support for Catholic faith formation programs, and service-based volunteer efforts.

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

Decision made Monday cites three incidents and previous 75-day suspension. The termination was recommended by Joliet Police Chief William Evans in December.

Bradley-Bourbonnais topped Joliet Central in a 60-7 victory at home in the season opener on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

The plan to provide downtown visitors with at least two hours of free street parking goes into effect on Labor Day.

Four Rivers Educational Center in Channahon will host two upcoming programs for students who are homeschooled.

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 free event will be held at the Urban Kitchen in Crest Hill. Coffee will be provided.

Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The 122nd Will County Fair roared to life in Peotone as carnival rides, live bands, fair food and various engines in the grandstands entertained from Aug. 20 - 24.

The two-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 355 near Lemont early Sunday morning.

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

The “memorandum of understanding” creates access and opportunity for high school students across the Diocese of Joliet to enroll at USF in Joliet, according to a release announcing the agreement.

The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on a preliminary engineering and environmental study for potential improvements to Interstate 57 in Will County.

Family bingo, swimming lessons, bumper bowling, walking club, pickleball and Parents’ Day Out are among the fall programs offered by the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association

Joliet police recovered several bullet casings at the scene.

A new Illinois law will allow victims of trafficking or exploitation as minors more time to bring forth charges.

The program at the Joliet Slammers game will raise awareness of the importance of water conservation and provide cost-saving tips to reduce water waste in the home.

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.

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news and sports in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Aug. 17-23

Showing will mark 45th year since release of movie that featured the former Joliet Correctional Center in the opening scene.

U.S. Rep. Underwood discusses redistricting and Israel-Hamas conflict at DeKalb town hall.

The 2025 Will County Fair celebrates its 122nd year at the fairgrounds in Peotone from Aug. 20 - 24, 2025.

The village of Romeoville will host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Friday through Sunday. Viewing will be open daily from dawn to dusk, concluding at sunset on Sunday.

A Will County judge decided not to dismiss an Elwood murder case after finding there was no bad faith on the part of prosecutors regarding a detective’s missing field notes.

During James Glasgow’s discussion in a recent podcast interview on the SAFE-T Act, he briefly spoke about his office’s struggle with whether a sheriff’s lieutenant’s fatal shooting was negligent or reckless.

The 2025 Plainfield Commercial Street Criterium Cycling Race runs from 9 a.m. to about 7 p.m., with most road closures beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The village of Romeoville is hosting the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Friday through Sunday, Aug. 22-24, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. Viewing will be open daily from dawn to dusk, concluding at sunset on Sunday.

NASCAR announced Wednesday it will return to Chicagoland Speedway over Fourth of July weekend.

A federal indictment accused four business owners from Will, Cook and DuPage counties of fraudulently obtaining about $2.8 million from COVID-19 pandemic relief programs.

Nik & Ivy Brewing in Lockport is celebrating its fifth anniversary with activities on Friday through Sunday.

Federal funding is down, County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said as she reported on county initiatives and a proposed budget.