Bob Okon

The plan to provide downtown visitors with at least two hours of free street parking goes into effect on Labor Day.

Alfonso Sanchez issued the statement Thursday after the Joliet police board approved his termination this week.

A Ricky Rockets Fuel Center is coming, and the new Hollywood Casino Joliet is in business. But it's not clear what else is coming to Rock Run Collection.

The City Council will vote Tuesday on a $197,000 commission to be awarded for a sculpture in the new Joliet city square.

Tim Carlin now is a member of the Joliet Certified Emergency Response Team, a corps of volunteers trained and ready to help when disaster strikes.

The Ruby Street bridge in downtown Joliet will reopen Sept. 10 followed by Cass Street bridge closing into late 2026.

Decision made Monday cites three incidents and previous 75-day suspension. The termination was recommended by Joliet Police Chief William Evans in December.

The seven-mile project starts Monday and is expected to be completed in late October.

Showing will mark 45th year since release of movie that featured the former Joliet Correctional Center in the opening scene.

NASCAR announced Wednesday it will return to Chicagoland Speedway over Fourth of July weekend.

Federal funding is down, County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said as she reported on county initiatives and a proposed budget.

Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels will perform at the Joliet casino on Oct. 18.

Four grand marshals will reflect heritage and community impact during Collins Street parade on Sept. 13.

Chick-fil-A will open on South Larkin Avenue in Joliet and anyone in cow costume gets free entree or kids meal.

The city announced full closure for a portion of Essington Road starting next week north of the Louis Joliet Mall business district.