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July 03, 2025
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Joliet to designate street to honor fallen Staff Sgt. Duenez Jr.

Joliet to designate street to honor fallen Staff Sgt. Duenez Jr.

The city of Joliet will designate a street in honor of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez, who died in a training exercise in Lithuania.

By Bob Okon●
July 03, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Lockport gives go ahead for 260 housing units off Bruce Road and I-355

Lockport gives go ahead for 260 housing units off Bruce Road and I-355

The Lockport City Council approved a rezoning and construction plan for a new subdivision between Bruce Road and I-355 on Wednesday.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 03, 2025 at 10:05 am CDT

Joliet limits packaged liquor sales at taverns

Joliet limits packaged liquor sales at taverns

Owner of Sidelines Sports Bar contests Joliet's new ordinance, but the City Council voted 5-3 to end packaged liquor sales at midnight for taverns.

By Bob Okon●
July 02, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Joliet removes residency requirement for firefighters

Joliet removes residency requirement for firefighters

Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy says city needs to loosen residency rules to attract employees.

By Bob Okon●
July 02, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Crest Hill exploring short-term answers on forever chemicals in water

Crest Hill exploring short-term answers on forever chemicals in water

The City of Crest Hill hosted a meeting Monday to discuss the ongoing issue with forever chemical pollution in two of the city's wells. Lake Michigan water is seen as the long-term answer.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 01, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Joliet firefighters would not have to live within city limits under proposed contract

Joliet firefighters would not have to live within city limits under proposed contract

Joliet firefighters would be able to live as far as 50 miles away from the city while getting pay increases for the next four years, according to a proposed contract.

By Bob Okon●
June 30, 2025 at 8:51 pm CDT

West Nile virus found in Will County mosquitoes

West Nile virus found in Will County mosquitoes

The first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus this year in Will County were found in Joliet.

By Bob Okon●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Will County lawmakers: ‘Difficult’ year ahead with federal budget’s ‘trickle-down effect’ on Illinois

Will County lawmakers: ‘Difficult’ year ahead with federal budget’s ‘trickle-down effect’ on Illinois

State lawmakers in Will County spoke at a Joliet casino about the recent passage of the largest budget in state history and the possibility of making adjustments to the budget later this year.

By Felix Sarver●
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Will County forest district acquires 241 acres in far south region of county

Will County forest district acquires 241 acres in far south region of county

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has made its first major land acquisition under its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program, purchasing a large parcel in Custer Township.

By Judy Harvey●
June 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Underwood seeks federal funding for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation office

Underwood seeks federal funding for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation office

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is seeking federal funding for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to build a government office on tribal land, according to a news release from her office.

By Camden Lazenby●
June 22, 2025 at 4:00 am CDT
Will County forest district gets $59,000 donation for conservation, education efforts

Will County forest district gets $59,000 donation for conservation, education efforts

The Nature Foundation of Will County's latest donation will go toward education programming and public engagement at the Will County forest preserves.

By Judy Harvey●
June 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Neighbors meet to find out more about Joliet Catholic Academy stadium plans

Neighbors meet to find out more about Joliet Catholic Academy stadium plans

More than 30 people attended a meeting in Joliet organized by neighbors of a future JCA stadium, including two people with school connections who gave some insight into the project.

By Bob Okon●
June 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

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