The Forest Preserve District's Board of Commissioners approved two bids at its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 10, that will pave the way for improvements at Hammel Woods in Shorewood and asphalt repairs to preserve parking lots and trails.

Following a successful first year, Firehouse Subs has again teamed up with the Joliet Slammers to raise money for local first responders.

Denise Mushro-Rumchak has formally announced her candidacy for Will County Clerk.

Friends of the Plainfield Public Library District annual used book sale fundraiser will be starting Thursday, August 24 and running through Saturday, August 26.

CASA of Will County recently dedicated its new children’s garden at its McDonough Street facility.

The event will include forty advocacy organizations and encourage residents to take action on issues that impact them.

Several hundred young people turned out to participate in a variety of events including basketball, tug of war, dance contests, bounce houses, double dutch jump rope and a talent show.

Joliet - The Joliet Township Democratic Organization unanimously endorsed several candidates running in the March 20, 2018 Illinois primary election during their recent August meeting, including J.B. Pritzger, Democratic candidate for Governor. “Illinois Democrats have been blessed with a very ...

Monday, August 21st a solar eclipse will impact our area and the Plainfield Fire Protection District is urging everyone to protect their eyesight. It is not safe to view the eclipse without specially designed solar glasses or viewers that have ...

Local arrests made in Joliet and Will County.

Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair at the Workforce Center of Will County from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 16.

Local arrests made in Joliet with incident reports from Bolingbrook and Romeoville.

Shane Bryant pitched well for Joliet despite allowing a run to score on an errant pick off attempt in the 1st that put Joliet down 1-0.

Local arrests made in Will County.

A lost dog wandering in the rain earlier this summer has inspired a Shorewood volunteer group to make a new equipment donation to the village’s police department.