A semitrailer driver has been charged in Will County with threatening another semitrailer driver with a handgun following a road rage incident in Elwood, court records show.

The private Catholic university has issued non-renewal notifications to an unspecified number of its faculty.

A Glendale Heights man who worked as a chef is facing a charge of the 2023 attempted murder and aggravated battery of a Joliet police officer who responded to his 911 call.

Joliet Fire Department crews had to use the Jaws of Life to free the man from the vehicle that crashed in downtown Joliet.

The programs honored included a major restoration project at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve and the Be A Trailblazer campaign, according to the forest preserve district.

West Suburban Community Pantry is turning to DoorDash to accommodate a rise in no-shows for pantry food shopping appointments

Honorary principals from a cross section of the community spent the day shadowing the 21 District 86 school principals where they assisted on a variety of duties and responsibilities.

USF is cutting jobs for 18 staff members. The Joliet university employs 280.

The Plainfield Village Board unanimously approved the new agreement at its Oct. 20 board meeting and the Oswego Village Board unanimously approved the agreement at its Oct. 21 board meeting.

Locally, the 2026 election has potential to reshape party control of the Will County Board.

Nearly two million Illinois residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to provide basic nutrition for themselves and their families

A retired Will County judge filed his appearance in a Grundy County special prosecutor case on behalf of an attorney who was recently arrested after he was accused of domestic battery of a child.

Lincoln-Way East High School senior Damilola Alabi developed the program after participating in the Argonne Educational Science Research Program with classmate Jenna Abuhamdan.

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

A 15-year-old girl was reported to have been last seen in the 6000 block of Winterhaven Drive, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association partners with the Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield and Romeoville park districts. Its office is located at 10 Montrose Drive in Romeoville.

Valley View School District 365-U approved a contract with its teachers union Thursday after months of negotiation and threats of a strike.

The Jefferson Street location in Joliet was the second location for Pops Italian Beef & Sausage when the company announced its opening in 2022.

The Joliet Police Department hosted its third annual trunk-or-treat event on Saturday. ‘It’s a great to bring everyone out together right now,’ said a Joliet parent attending the event.

The Joliet Fire Department was called to extinguish a fire apparently caused by a space heater in the 1200 block of Schriber Saturday.

Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with interactive presentations and explore how STEAM learning empowers the next generation.

The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, which includes law enforcement agencies in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties, on Monday received a $2.14 million state grant.

The Joliet Police Department held its third annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event for the community on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Several other local government and community agencies also participated.

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A two-day trial in Chicago over a false arrest lawsuit filed by former Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne Killian concluded on Thursday with a verdict that was not in his favor, court records show. 

Manteno defeated Reed-Custer 3-0 in the IHSA Class 1A Momence Regional championship to secure back-to-back regional titles for the first time in school history on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Here are Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Nov. 3. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Plainfield Spooktacular Trick-or-treating event drew a nice crowd on Saturday Oct 25, 2025 in Plainfield.

The Tinsel & ‘Tinis 2025 event will include after-hours shopping at the Joliet ReStore along with raffles and merchandise vendors.

Wilmington earned a 44-21 home win over Coal City to claim its third straight Illinois Central Eight Conference title on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Crete-Monee held off a late Kankakee rally to earn a 27-14 win on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Krystal L. Dean, 39, of Joliet, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and violation of owner duties under the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, according to Joliet police.

A Romeoville woman accused of stealing almost $136,000 from Walmart has been placed on electronic monitoring after she failed to appear in court for more than a year while on cash bail release. 

Work to improve the safety at the intersection of Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road started Monday.

Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to move forward with acquisition of 20 acres of land in Morris for a new campus to meet the needs of a growing population and strong job market. 

The city lease on the Joliet Correctional Center, and a state bill would transfer some of the land to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

A Will County judge has ordered a New Lenox to remain in jail after he was accused of possessing a cellphone containing about 100 files of child sex abuse materials.

The Three Rivers Association of REALTORS and Gateville Law Firm will host “Real Estate Investor Palooza” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Joliet Junior College.

West Suburban Community Food Pantry is partnering with local organizations to collect non-perishable food donations during Harvest Week, Nov. 2-9

More than 2,000 people have participated this year in the forest preserve district's Be a Trailblazer program, completing over 60,000 nature-themed missions.

The annual Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grants support innovative classroom projects and professional growth at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center.

The Joliet Noon Lions are collecting items for Cornerstone Services group homes.

In a statement, the Diocese of Joliet said ministry of the priest has been suspended because the lawsuit “affects the public nature” of his ministry and “out of an abundance of caution.”

Paula Kosin, author of “Grieving: A Spiritual Process for Catholics" will discuss challenges the holidays can bring, planning ahead, meaningful activities and ways to honor loved ones,

The proposed restaurant owners may also restart the brewery last used by MyGrain.

A suburban congressional candidate is awaiting trial in a federal fraud case alleging she misused COVID-19 relief funds.

A Joliet man has been charged with firing a gun in a “reckless manner” which "endangered” the safety of residents near Rowell Avenue and Linden Avenue, court records show.

Get into fall and the holiday spirit at these craft fairs throughout October and November.

This year, our Giving Tree will support the Recovery Community Center of Joliet (RCCJ), an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by addiction find healing, stability, and hope.