The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a stage change in the westbound lanes of I-80 from Ridge Road to U.S. 30, which will take place on Thursday, August 20th, and will result in lane closures and delays.
Joliet
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Free Fruits and Vegetables Pop-Up Events in Joliet and Romeoville
Will County residents are invited to attend two free pop-up events for fruits and vegetables in Joliet and Romeoville on August 19th and 26th, respectively, thanks to a partnership between local officials.
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State Lawmakers Pass Bill to Restore Natural Landscapes
Illinois has become the first state to pass legislation explicitly supporting rewilding, granting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources more authority to implement conservation tactics to restore local landscapes and ecosystems.
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Will County public info meeting on Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will host a Public Information Meeting to present an identified improvement option for the Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Phase I Study and obtain public feedback.
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MorningStar Mission Culinary Caravan fundraiser
MorningStar Mission is hosting their annual Culinary Caravan on September 18th in Joliet, where participants will enjoy a evening of dining at local restaurants and dessert at The Curator’s Cafe, with tickets available at morningstarmission.org.
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Summer Sees Sharp Rise in Missing Pets Across Joliet Area, Data Shows
PetRadar data shows that pets are nearly twice as likely to go missing in the summer months, so Joliet residents can take steps such as microchipping, wearing ID tags, and keeping pets in a secure area to keep their pets safe.
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West Nile virus warning for Will County
The Will County Health Department has reported that mosquitoes collected in Joliet have tested positive for West Nile virus, and residents are encouraged to practice the “Three R’s” to reduce, repel, and report to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
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Local communities plan to keep grocery tax as state plans to eliminate it in 2026
The Village of Plainfield has implemented a 1 percent grocery tax to replace the state’s grocery tax, which is set to be repealed next year, to ensure revenue remains stable.
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Keynote Speakers Showcase Camaraderie at Women to Watch Conference
Representative Natalie Manley and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, the first woman to lead the Republican Caucus in the House, were keynote speakers at the 3rd Annual Women to Watch Leadership Conference, where they discussed the importance of women in government and their unique paths to service.
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Will County Hosts Book Reuse Event with over 80,000 Books Recycled
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host its annual three-day Book Reuse and Recycling event on May 30-June 1, 2025, at Pilcher Park Nature Center, offering thousands of free books and accepting drop-offs of large quantities of books for reuse and recycling.
