HBO began filming the pilot of "American Blue" that follows a fictional former resident of Joliet who returns to join the Joliet Police Department.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County begins heron viewing hours at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery every 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Aug. 9.

Lincoln-Way scores 5 goals in the first period, rolling past host Lemont 9-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Defending Class 2A State champion Beecher stayed undefeated and ended host Wilmington's 15-game winning streak with a 4-0 win Thursday, April 23, 2026.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet hosted the first Green Escape Earth Day Event to promote environmental awareness in Joliet on Wednesday evening. Nearly a dozen groups were on hand and some were handing out free plants, seeds and juvenile trees.

Joliet West finishs off Joliet Central in five innings 15-2.

The Wilmington baseball and softball teams both emerged victorious in thrilling Illinois Central Eight Conference matchups with Manteno at home Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Coal City stayed perfect in Illinois Central Eight Conference play with an 8-7 win at Herscher Monday, April 20, 2026.

Lockport Township High School students and teachers surprised Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride with a send-off celebration on Friday as he gets ready to run the Boston Marathon on Monday.