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July 03, 2025
The Herald-News

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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

Lemont boys basketball star Gabe Sularski, top prospect in Illinois, transfers out of state

Lemont boys basketball star Gabe Sularski, top prospect in Illinois, transfers out of state

Gabe Sularski transferred from Benet to Lemont last season. The top-rated boys basketball prospect in Illinois for 2026 is now transferring to Layton Christian Academy in Utah

By Hart Pisani●
July 03, 2025 at 2:07 pm CDT

Cheaper gas prices expected in northern Illinois for Fourth of July

Cheaper gas prices expected in northern Illinois for Fourth of July

Average gas prices in many northern Illinois counties are expected to be cheaper than last year for the Fourth of July weekend as the cost of fuel continues to decline over the past several years.

By Felix Sarver●
July 03, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Traffic alert: Street closures, parking information for Joliet fireworks tonight

Traffic alert: Street closures, parking information for Joliet fireworks tonight

There will be parking lot closures and traffic alterations around Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre for the city of Joliet’s fireworks Thursday evening

By Judy Harvey●
July 03, 2025 at 1:35 pm CDT

Joliet woman accused of causing dog to suffer from heat stroke, leading to euthanasia

Joliet woman accused of causing dog to suffer from heat stroke, leading to euthanasia

A 14-year-old Labrador retriever named Bear was euthanized after a Joliet woman allegedly caused the dog to suffer a heat stroke, police said.

By Felix Sarver●
July 03, 2025 at 12:52 pm CDT

Craughwell Elementary in Joliet adds modular units for more space

Craughwell Elementary in Joliet adds modular units for more space

The modular classrooms are a temporary solution recent “significant enrollment increases" at Troy Craughwell Elementary School in Joliey.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 03, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities

Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 03, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

Joliet to hold July 3 fireworks show at Bicentennial Park

Joliet to hold July 3 fireworks show at Bicentennial Park

Live music, food vendors and fireworks are part of the July 3 celebration at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet.

By Bob Okon●
July 03, 2025 at 10:56 am CDT

Joliet woman dies after crash at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood

Joliet woman dies after crash at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood

An elderly woman was pronounced dead Wednesday following a vehicle crash at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

By Felix Sarver●
July 03, 2025 at 10:07 am 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
Illinois health department urges food and water safety over Fourth of July weekend

Illinois health department urges food and water safety over Fourth of July weekend

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued a reminder to residents to stay safe when handling food and enjoying the water over the hot holiday weekend.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 03, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Be aware of these Will County road closures this Fourth of July weekend

Be aware of these Will County road closures this Fourth of July weekend

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday these lane closures in Will County will remain in place during the Fourth of July weekend.

By Judy Harvey●
July 03, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Latest News

1

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


2

Lemont boys basketball star Gabe Sularski, top prospect in Illinois, transfers out of state


3

Cheaper gas prices expected in northern Illinois for Fourth of July


4

Traffic alert: Street closures, parking information for Joliet fireworks tonight


5

Joliet woman accused of causing dog to suffer from heat stroke, leading to euthanasia


6

Craughwell Elementary in Joliet adds modular units for more space


7

Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities


8

Joliet to hold July 3 fireworks show at Bicentennial Park


More News

1

Joliet woman dies after crash at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood


2

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


3

Illinois health department urges food and water safety over Fourth of July weekend


4

Be aware of these Will County road closures this Fourth of July weekend


5

Family of missing Joliet man asks for city’s help


6

Joliet’s JoJo Awinongya picks up another national title


7

Will County forest preserves’ visitors centers closed for Fourth holiday


8

Joliet house damaged in Wednesday fire


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