In the GOP and Democratic primaries in Will County, Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi, while Republican Don Tracy defeated five other challengers, and James Reilly defeated Justin Fialko for Will County Sheriff.
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Will County Regional Spelling Bee Champion crowned at 2026 Scripps National Competition
Kingston McGhee, a 6th grader from Crete-Monee Middle School, won the 2026 Will County Regional Spelling Bee after 14 rounds of competition, and will advance to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026 as Bailey wins
In the Illinois primary elections, Croke leads the Democratic comptroller race, while Giannoulias and Raoul face challengers in the Secretary of State and Attorney General races, respectively, and the GOP did not have a candidate for Treasurer.
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Hyundai Translead to create nearly 2,500 Jobs to Joliet area
Hyundai Translead announced a $450 million investment to establish a new trailer manufacturing facility in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new jobs in the state.
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Romeoville participates in Water Conservation Challenge
Romeoville residents are encouraged to participate in the Wyland Water Conservation Challenge from April 1-30 to conserve water and compete against other cities for prizes and the Grand Prairie traveling trophy.
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Joliet Data Center Project Sparks Debate over Jobs, Environment, and Taxes
The Joliet City Council will vote on the proposed data center campus project, which would consist of 24 buildings on 800 acres of farmland, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday after a marathon public hearing that went past midnight on Monday.
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Veteran Hitting Coach Luis Reyes Joins Joliet Slammers
Luis Reyes has been hired as the Joliet Slammers’ hitting coach, bringing with him experience from the Minnesota Twins’ minor league system and international professional experience.
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Joliet West Student earns first place at regionals, qualifies for state math competition
Zeb Zamoras of Joliet West High School has qualified for the state math competition after placing first in the Algebra 2 event at the regional contest.
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Will County Clerk early voting
Early voting in Will County will end on Monday, March 16, with extended hours and 23 satellite locations available for registered voters to cast their ballots.
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Joliet residents express opposition to proposed data center
The Joliet City Council is considering a proposal for a 200,000-square-foot data center campus in District 5, which could create up to 10,000 construction jobs and a $20 billion investment in the local economy, but residents have expressed environmental concerns.
