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.
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Maple Syrup Magic sweetens the pot with new activities
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Maple Syrup Magic will take place on March 14th at Plum Creek Nature Center, featuring maple syrup making, pancake breakfast, obstacle course, chainsaw art, slacklines, and ambassador animals.
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TROY TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR ANNOUNCES WILL COUNTY EXEMPTION EVENT
Troy Township will host the Will County Exemption Event on April 28th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, offering exemptions for seniors, disabled persons, and veterans, and requiring a driver’s license or state id with current address.
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Joliet District 86 hosts community open houses at Gompers and Hufford Jr. High Schools
Gompers and Hufford Junior High Schools will host Open Houses on April 18, 2026, for former and current families, students, staff, and community members to tour the schools before they close in June, with the Joliet Grade Schools Foundation of Educational Excellence selling T-shirts and raffle tickets to raise money for classroom grants and student scholarships.
