The Pride of the Prairie and Plum Valley Solar projects will generate enough clean electricity to power 160,000 homes, provide $5.8 million in new tax revenue, and create economic opportunities for local businesses and communities in Will County.
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Plainfield District 202 makes decision to move boundaries
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education has approved a plan to adjust high school attendance boundaries, affecting students in Plainfield, Joliet and Romeoville, in order to address capacity concerns due to population growth.
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Local families express the meaning of giving at Christmas
A Joliet family and other individuals in the community are making a conscious effort to donate to local food pantries and the Salvation Army, in order to help those in need during the holiday season.
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2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines are available for all ages at Will County Health clinic and center
The Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic and the Will County Community Health Center are offering the new 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine for all ages six months and older, with vaccines available to residents with Medicaid or Medicare, limited private insurance plans, and low-cost vaccines for the uninsured or underinsured.
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Joliet Slammers to play pre-Season exhibition game at Old Joliet Prison
The Joliet Slammers will kick off the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with a one-of-a-kind exhibition game at the Old Joliet Prison, “The Big House Ballgame”, on April 30th.
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Remembering Maxine Boykin: A Trailblazer in Joliet Law Enforcement
Maxine Boykin was the first Black female to join the Joliet Police Department in 1961, and she served as a detective until her retirement in 2000, during which time she worked on some of the department’s most memorable cases.
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Manley earns ‘A’ rating for advancements in gun violence prevention
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support of public safety and preventative violence legislation, including Karina’s Bill and the Safe Storage Act.
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2026 Joyful Brunch Honors Michael Austin Clark, Supports MAC Mentoring & JTHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Joyful Brunch 2026 is a celebration honoring the late Michael Austin Clark, with proceeds benefiting the MAC Mentoring Program and the Michael Austin Clark JTHS Endowed Athletic Boosters Scholarship.
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National Guard ordered to leave
The Texas National Guard has been deactivated and is leaving the Elwood, Illinois area after being sent by President Trump to protect federal immigration agents and facilities, but were never deployed due to a court block.
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Joliet and surrounding communities who rely on SNAP receive help
The government shutdown has paused the distribution of SNAP benefits, prompting many area residents to seek alternative ways to put food on the table, while the Trump administration has warned that there could be lengthy delays before benefits are available.
