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Joliet City Council Approves Warehouse Project on Route 53 Despite Concerns over Truck Traffic

The Joliet City Council voted 5-3 to approve a 295,000-square-foot Arcadia Cold Storage facility on 27 acres in the Joliet Logistics Park, despite concerns about increased truck traffic and the lack of a traffic plan.

Low voter turnout 

Despite low voter turnout, the stage is set for the November election when residents in Will County will let their voices be heard on who the president of the United States will be and who will take legislative and...

Lewis University accepted $500,000 for Joliet pre-apprenticeship programs

Lewis University in Joliet has received funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which aims to increase diversity and access to apprenticeship programs and help participants secure employment and establish a career in the field.

Will County Spelling Bee 2024

Will County Regional Office of Education 56      The Will County Regional Spelling Bee for 2024 will be held at Lincoln-Way West High School on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at 5pm till 8pm. There will be 32 participants in grades 6th...

Ross Dress for less coming to Romeoville

Ross, the nationwide discount department store, is coming to Romeoville and will fill the space at 317 S. Weber Road that was once occupied by Office Max. Their arrival will slot them into a retail buildout that also includes Maurice's, T. J. Maxx, and Discovery.

Micro Food Pantry in Joliet Tackles Food Insecurity in Innovative Way

ARISE for Will County has opened a micro food pantry outside the Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center to address food insecurity in the area.

Recognizing Trailblazers on Women’s History Month: Jhade Posley Deputy Coroner for Will County

Jhade Posley is the first African American female Deputy Coroner for Will County, and she is also a Trailblazer for founding the not-for-profit organization Daughters of Praise, which mentors young girls.

Joliet City Center Partnership to Host 2nd Annual Shamrock Stroll

The Joliet City Center Partnership is hosting the second annual Shamrock Stroll event on March 8 from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Joliet, featuring specials from restaurants and retail stores, a performance by the Joliet Police Department Pipes and Drums band, and more.

D202 hires new Director of Transportation

Michael Peterson has been hired as District 202's new Director of Transportation, replacing Sandy Bressers who is retiring, with over a decade of experience in the student transportation field.

Discover Nature and Win a Survival Tool in Will County’s Biking Challenge

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is hosting a 2024 Cruise the County biking challenge, challenging participants to ride four designated trails and submit proof of the routes online to earn a multi-functional survival/bike tool.

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Joliet to receive $76 million in water infrastructure loans

Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.