Valley View School District 365U high schools, Romeoville HS and Bolingbrook HS, have been identified in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Annual Rankings of America’s Best High Schools, with Romeoville HS ranking 107th and Bolingbrook HS ranking 127th in the state of Illinois.
The City of Joliet has asked the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to modify a permit to allow emergency access of truck traffic on Route 53 for the developer of the Project, East Gate Logistics Park, while State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. and State Sen. Rachael Ventura oppose the request.
The South Chicago Dance Theatre presented six World Premieres at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, featuring works by Donald Byrd, Monique Haley, Terrence Marling, and Kia S. Smith, showcasing the company's commitment to modern dance and social justice.
Jesus Avila of Joliet Central High School won a Silver Medal in the 2024 SkillsUSA Illinois Career Competitions, while 15 other students qualified to compete in various competitions.
The City of Joliet is accepting nominations for the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award Program to recognize residents who show pride in their property and neighborhood.
Governor JB Pritzker, legislators, researchers, and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness released a comprehensive report on Black Homelessness in Illinois, which outlines the systemic factors driving racial disparities in homelessness and formulates an Action Plan for Racial Equity to address key challenges.
The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is holding its 4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Award Ceremony on October 20th, honoring 24 artists, record labels, radio stations, and songwriters.
West Suburban Community Pantry is committed to sustainable practices, including recycling cardboard and plastic, composting food waste, and donating food to local animal rescues.
Walmart has opened a 492,000 square-foot high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois, bringing 700 jobs and leveraging automated technology to increase efficiency in its supply chain.
Dr. Yolanda Farmer, Joliet Junior College's Executive Vice President, has been selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a program that prepares the next generation of community college presidents to lead institutions to higher and more equitable levels of student success.
Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.
