Will County has allocated $2 million in grant funds to support programs aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting people who have been impacted by opioids, with applications due by July 15, 2025.
Janice Black
Posted inHealth
Free “Stop the Bleed” Course Offered by Saint Joseph Medical Center
Saint Joseph Medical Center and the Joliet Fire Department are offering a free “Stop the Bleed” course on July 24, teaching attendees how to properly apply pressure, pack a wound, and apply a tourniquet to save lives.
Posted inLatest News
Will County Veterans Assistance Center to Become State’s First Unified Support Campus
Will County is constructing a new facility at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet, which will serve as a unified Veteran Assistance and Support Center campus, providing expanded space for the Will County VAC and other veteran services, with completion expected in early 2026.
Posted inNews
Equity and Transformation to host Juneteenth Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for New Community Garden in Joliet
Equity and Transformation is hosting a Juneteenth celebration at their newly established community garden and wellness center in Joliet, IL, to promote food security, healing, and collective care, and to honor the history of Black farmers and liberation.
Posted inNews
Raoul cautions residents to be on alert for storm-related repair scams
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned residents to be aware of scammers who may be taking advantage of homeowners and business owners affected by recent storms, and provided tips to help avoid dishonest contractors.
Posted inEducation
Imagination Library of Will County marks milestone
Jackson Generation has donated $25,000 to the Imagination Library of Will County, bringing the free book-gifting program one step closer to launching and providing children with access to books at an early age.
Posted inLifestyle
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Opens Alto Signature Italian Steakhouse
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort has opened Alto, a signature Italian steakhouse by renowned chef Fabio Viviani, offering an elevated dining experience with premium steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made pastas, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s evolution.
Posted inNews
City of Joliet’s Office of Emergency Management Trains 28 Residents in Disaster Response
Twenty-eight community members have graduated from the City of Joliet’s nine-week, 27-hour disaster preparedness program, and the next free CERT class will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Posted inNews
City of Joliet and RTA Unveil Plan for Downtown Development
The City of Joliet and the Regional Transportation Authority have conceptualized a development plan for downtown and surrounding areas, and are hosting an open house to gather public input and finalize the plan for adoption in July 2025.
Posted inEducation
Joliet Township High School Board Appoints New Leadership
The Joliet Township High School District 204 Board of Education recently administered the oath of office to returning members and appointed Matthew Kennedy as President, Lorraine Guerrero Neumayer as Vice President, and Michelle Stiff as Secretary, with Christine Lynn serving as the district’s representative to the Illinois Association of School Boards.
