Winter

Will County agencies collaborate to meet increasing needs of many Joliet area residents facing challenges in gaining permanent housing.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie trailheads, trails and hunting areas will remain open during this time.

Here are five ways to ensure the holidays are merry and bright for people and pets in need in Will County.

The first snowfall of the season in the forecast for this week. Illinois Department of Transportation offers these winter driving tips, including don't follow snow plows too closely.

The first snowfall of the season blankets Will County on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Sunday, Dec. 1, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, on designated Will County forest preserve trails, run a virtual 5K. Choose one of 11 designated trails to run your own race in December.

St. Joseph’s Holiday Craft Fair and Market will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday at, St. Joseph’s Park, 700 Theodore St., Joliet. Free parking and admission.

The Will County Center for Community Concerns will provide holiday food baskets for 125 income-eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger.

The Will County Center for Community Concerns has announced eligibility requirements and application rules for funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Pilcher Park in Joliet remains an active place during the winter with programs and events for all ages.

While the snow and cold were unwelcome by many over the past few weeks, the Joliet Nordic Ski Club members were pleased as it meant they were able to host a race for the first time in 6 years.

You don't have to travel out of state to enjoy a day on the slopes or trails.

The Trackman Planetarium at Joliet Junior College offers a full schedule of programs throughout January. Free events are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.Planetarium shows include

Tips for safe driving in winter conditions and what to do if you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm or extreme cold.

The Park Forest man had been shoveling snow while the 59-year-old man was outside of his residence, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

As Northern Illinois remains under a wind chill advisory through 9 a.m Wednesday, Will County schools have announced they will remain closed again on Tuesday. Many will be implementing online learning plans.

From warnings to advisories, the National Weather Service and other government agencies issue a wide-range of messages and updates during winter months. Here's a breakdown on what each of these mean.

High winds and blowing snow can make for hazardous driving across Will County. Icy conditions in some places. Temperatures will fall into the teens by Saturday afternoon and highs for the day will remain in single digits through Tuesday. Wind chills will drop well below zero.

The winter storm hitting the region Friday and into Saturday is causing cancellations and closings in Will County, in addition to schools.

Weather is the reason the city of Crest Hill is suspending garbage collection service on Friday and Saturday.

Shaw Local News Network readers from throughout northern Illinois sent in these weather photos from Friday's winter storm

Most McHenry County school districts have shut down or moved to remote learning because of Friday's winter storm

Schools around Will County are preparing to close and switch to e-learning Friday as winter weather heads towards Northern Illinois.

The winter weather with a mix of snow and sleet and rain created some hazardous road conditions in the Will County area. The region is under a winter weather advisory through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

As we get deeper into winter, it is important for dog owners to be mindful of these safety tips before exposing their pets to cold, snow and ice.

Celebrate all things eagle during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual Eagle Watch in Channahon on Jan. 13.

Frosty Fest will turn Viking Park into a winter wonderland from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6.

The Joliet Noon Lions had placed two collection boxes at the Silver Spoon Restaurant in Joliet, where club members hold their meetings.

The University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve will host its annual WinterFest to celebrate winter in January.

A look back at some historical photos of past winters and holiday seasons in Kane County.

The Forest Preserve’s operations committee took action that will pave the way for more trail projects as the district works to connect and extend the countywide trail system.

The Lake County Forest Preserves offer a winter wonderland of activities, featuring everything from the graceful glide of ice skating to the exhilarating rush of sledding and the serene journey of cross-country skiing.

All Will County Forest Preserve District visitor centers will be closed to the public on Friday. All preserves, trails and dog parks will remain open.

The Joliet Noon Lions is collecting as part of its Second Annual Warm Apparel drive. All items will be donated to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Daybreak Center.

Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie’s winter clothing drive is accepting any winter gear like coats, hats, gloves or scarves in all sizes, from infant to adult.

Anyone interested in donating new and gently-used winterwear can drop off the items at the Troy community center, 25448 W. Seil Road in Shorewood.

McHenry County residents deal with another round of snow on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, after a winter storm moved through McHenry County creating hazardous driving conditions.

MorningStar Mission will host the “Great Meatloaf Cookoff from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Double “J” Sports Bar, 1001 Essington Road, Joliet. $10 to enter the meatloaf contest and $5 to eat. Proceeds benefit MorningStar Mission.

Come out to the Rialto Square Theatre at 8 p.m. in Joliet to hear American country music singer Scott McCreery perform

Sure enough, we were looking at honest-to-goodness insects! Flying! In winter!

Don’t forget about your loved ones – and pets – this winter as windchills reached frigid levels into the holiday weekend, said an emergency room Northwestern Medicine doctor Friday. Tips for weathering the winter, at home or on the go:

Marengo residents deal with blowing snow, bitter cold and heavy winds from a winter storm Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.

A winter storm hits McHenry County on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, bring snow and cold temperatures to the area.

“Give yourself that extra time if you are traveling and have to be out in the snow,” said an Illinois Department of Transportation official.

Sterling Public Schools will switch to a delayed schedule because of winter weather.

Traffic slows as first snow covers highways

With the approach of the winter season, three state agencies released a list of 10 things motorists can do to reduce the danger of driving when there is snow and ice on the road.

National Weather Service is predicting the region's first significant snowfall for Friday

Winter weather makes an appearance in Will County on Monday

More snow, very low temperatures in the forecast over next few days