Bob Okon

Barges under drawbridges, Joliet Central High School and St. Joseph's Catholic Church downtown all being filmed in depiction of Joliet for proposed HBO series "American Blue."

A Book Burrow for kids, a new room for teens, more meeting space, and better view of the wooded outdoors featured in completed remodeling of Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch.

"The Banks" has nine suites for bridal parties, family reunions or travelers looking for a unique place to stay in Joliet.

Both villages look toward a Winnebago County case that sided with local control over solar projects. The Will County Board last week was forced by court order to approve six local solar projects.

Joliet city manager now can hire replacement three months before departing employee leaves.

An outdoor “social district” around Joliet's new City Square is still early in discussion, city officials said.

Illinois State Police is investigating a 2025 incident involving a Joliet City Council member who is accused in a lawsuit of physically attacking a man without justification at Andy & Sophie’s bar.

The Joliet City Council in a 6-3 vote decides apartments on the edge of Joliet Junior College campus no longer need to be tied to student residency.

Joliet city ordinance still limits residency to tenants affiliated with JJC, but Rock Run Residences already rents to tenants unconnected to the college.

Will County Board OKs votes on solar projects under court orders, then passes resolution seeking changes in state law to regain control over renewable energy projects.

Downtown City Square will be the site of live music, story times for kids, community celebrations, Star Wars Day and the return of Race Fan Rally.

The Will County Board met Thursday under two court orders as controversy intensifies over solar energy expansion.

The Galowich YMCA in Joliet will close April 24. On Thursday, the city zoning board will consider plans for a Scuba business to move into the Houbolt Road site.

The Will County Board was to vote Thursday on the Pride of the Prairie solar project that would spread through parts of Manhattan, Green Garden and Wilton townships.

The Will County Board has moved its Thursday meeting Clarion Hotel and Convention Center to accommodate huge public interest in a vote that may be delayed depending on judge's decision.