Public safety was prioritized in the Will County 2025 fiscal year budget, with public safety and judicial operations making up 62% of the county’s operating budget.

A former Joliet city employee claims in a lawsuit that a former city manager and two others fired her in 2022 in retaliation for exercising her rights under the Family Medical Leave Act.

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup in Joliet will be pushed back one day this week for those with normal pickup on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Metra is offering special one-day passes allowing unlimited travel for $7 on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, and Black Friday, Nov. 29.

The Will County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions on food preparation and cooking over the holiday season.

A developer wants to build Vista Ridge, the largest subdivision on the far west side of Joliet in 20 years, and is putting some pressure on the city to approve its plan in December.

Southern Will County residents are trying to stop 3,600 acre solar energy complex.

Joliet Mayor D'Arcy holds off on denial of liquor license for BP station near Houbolt Road.

Monday will be the last day of operations for the Illinois Secretary of State's office in Lockport.