Bob Okon

What is typically one of the biggest parades in Joliet coincides with the start of a big federal crackdown on illegal immigration coming to Chicago and aimed primarily at Mexicans and other Hispanics.

Federal authorities grabbed two people in Joliet on Thursday, although it’s not clear why, according to local immigrant advocacy groups.

City Hall promotes support of downtown sculpture amid public opposition. The dome project is on the Joliet City Council agenda posted late Friday afternoon.

Joliet will sound of its sirens on Thursday, Friday and Monday for a series of tests and maintenance.

The workshop is 5-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Joliet West High School.

Recyclepalooza on Saturday is the first of five events around the county this fall that allows for recycling of hazardous waste, electronics and even pumpkins.

The Ruby Street bridge in downtown Joliet is now set to reopen Friday, Sept. 12, the Illinois Department of Transportation said Thursday.

The Sept. 14 forum for Democratic candidates is being held by Illinois Democratic Women of Will County at the IBEW Local 176 Hall in Joliet.

The annual festival now doubles as an Oktoberfest and has grown since its origin in 2016.

One person died and another was injured in the early Sunday morning collision.

About 30 people demonstrated Saturday against Trump's policies along a stretch of U.S. Route 30 in Joliet at an entryway into the Louis Joliet Mall area.

The Center for Economic Development lines up Will County employers with local high school students for summer internships.

Plans for a centerpiece sculpture were set back this week, but Joliet city officials say downtown square is on schedule for Route 66 anniversary and should be ready for holiday parade.

The Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Oct. 9-11 ahead of the 100th anniversary year of the historic Route 66 in 2026. It will be open to the public.

Joliet is one of five cities that will host a festival to kick off the 100th Anniversary of historic Route 66.