The village of Romeoville will be putting in a new Route 66-themed stop in recognition of the famous roadway’s 100th anniversary.

Q & A sesslion will give Star Trek fans access to portrayer of Capt. Kirk when Shatner comes to the Rialto on Oct. 29.

A 32-year-old man and his parents were identified by the Will County Coroner's Office as the victims of apparent homicides in Crete Township early Monday morning.

All-State running back Broden Mackert and Division I defensive line prospect Lamar Winfield are two Providence players who turned in strong junior seasons. The Celtics, who made the 5A state finals, will have 10 seniors playing collegiately.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has appointed Kevin Hickey as its new executive director.

A termination letter said a former Will County state's attorney employee's daughter would "copy or take pictures of confidential information regarding pending investigations and criminal prosecutions."

The Great American Bagel, which closed in 2023, recently reopened at 1101 Essington Road in Joliet under a new owner.

The Will County Sheriff's Office say a 32-year-old man and his parents, a 55-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were found murdered inside their Crete Township home Monday.

The 243,500-square-foot store under construction in Plainfield is about the same size as its other stores.

The Will County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of three family members found killed inside their home in unincorporated Crete Township on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Traynere was convicted of misdemeanor computer tampering on March 9, won a spot on the November ballot in the primary election March 17, and was called upon to resign by Republican county board on Thursday.

Sydney Thompson headed media relations in Channahon. She replaces Rosamarie DiBenedetto, who left in December to become village administrator in Manhattan.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but damage to the unit is estimated at approximately $40,000, the Plainfield Fire Protection District said.

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

Teamsters announce that the union has organized 190 workers at the IKEA warehouse in Joliet.

The bridge will likely remain closed through June 2027. Detours will be posted.

In January, village trustees unanimously approved hiring Baxter & Woodman to prepare a public right-of-way transition plan that meets current ADA requirements.

The $7.3 million project is expected to be completed in November, IDOT said.

State Sen. Meg Loughran said Women’s History Month was the “perfect time to gather” and celebrate the women who “fought for us to have fuller and healthier lives.”

This marks the first NASCAR event at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet since 2019 and is expected to bring a large number of visitors to the region over the holiday weekend.

the One person was taken to hospital after crash in Bolingbrook.

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From April 1 through April 30, the village of Romeoville is calling on residents to protect water resources by participating in the Wyland Water Conservation Challenge.

A detour will be posted, along with advance signage to guide motorists.

A single-family home in New Lenox that sold for $795,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week

A Will County judge awarded $45,901 in damages and attorney fees to a woman after finding a man had caused her to suffer harassment over a fake Facebook post regarding U.S. President Donald Trump.

Life-long Crest Hill resident Judith A. Batusich served as the city of Crest Hill’s first alderwoman (1977 to 1981), Lockport Township trustee (1980–1989), Lockport Township assessor (1989–1996) and Lockport Township supervisor from 1996 until her retirement on May 31, 2011.

Diane Harris, a Joliet Junior College trustee, will be on the statewide ballot as Republican candidate for secretary of state.

The event, held March 14 at the Braidwood Recreation Club, raised more than $175,000 with the Forest Preserve District contributing $3,700.

A Wilmington woman who once worked as as an instructional assistant for an education program has been charged with felony grooming of a minor on Snapchat and exposing herself to a minor.

Councilman Larry Hug asked City Manager Beth Beatty to confirm an investigation regarding a city staffer and the data center.

Stepping Stones Recovery Home for Women and Children in Joliet recently celebrated its opening.

A separation agreement was reached between Joliet and a police officer who will not challenge his firing after he was found to have committed conduct unbecoming and abuse of position.

The new Hufford (and new Gompers) Junior High Schools in Joliet, which are each more than 68 years old, will open in August of 2026.

The City Council met again on Thursday to vote on the data center, which went through a public hearing that lasted more than six hours earlier in the week.

Elburn mayor Jeff Walter, is leading a four-way race to face off against Bill Foster in November for the Illinois 11th District congressional seat.

The crash was on the eastbound lanes of I-80 near the Center Street exit in Joliet.

A sixth grader from Crete-Monee Middle School has won the Will County regional spelling bee and will advance to the National Spelling Bee this spring.

The city this week approved a drive-thru for a Culver's near the interchange serving the Rock Run Collection development

Comedian Kevin James will perform at Rialto Square Theatre Friday, March 20.

The work will include the removal and replacement of selected areas of concrete sidewalk, installation of new concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement, drainage improvements and pavement resurfacing.

Jerry DeCaire will chat about his decades-long experience in the industry while creating artwork at the Joliet Public Library, which will be given away to attendees at this free event.

Area residents challenge city of Joliet's stance that planner with family ties to data center property has been isolated from the project.

City treasurer said she began investigating the past finances of the events committee after multiple residents had requested she look into it when she was elected last April.

Those running to represent Illinois in the next Congress will be part of one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades

Turnout was significantly higher in Will County than in the 2024 March primary. Some precincts saw more than 30% voter turnout.

The Joliet City Council is likely to vote on the 795-acre data center project that had to be continued after a public hearing on Monday lasted more than six hours.

The Illinois State Police experienced three Move Over Law-related crashes Monday while responding to emergency incidents across Illinois. A squad car in Whiteside County was also struck by a passing motorist in a weather-related crash.

A Frankfort man has been arrested on Will County charges of threatening Gov. JB Pritzker.

Traffic has been diverted off the southbound lanes of I-55 onto Lorenzo Road, Illinois State Police said.