Bob Okon

Cass Street bridge downtown now expected to stay closed until at least late summer 2027. Brandon Road bridge reopening pushed back.

Southern chicken chain opened its first Illinois restaurant in Plainfield in January. Now plans Joliet location in former Wendy's spot on Larkin Avenue.

Advance registration required for event at Will County Office Building in Joliet. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at ShareFestWillCounty.org.

County board Democrats eye reduction in board members. Republicans worry they are targeted.

Star Wars Day on June 6 starts with the annual parade of costumed characters at 11 a.m. The event will include the new City Square.

The new Love's opened Thursday at the I-80 interchange with Briggs Street.

The Illinois Municipal League has proposed the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local Housing Act as an answer to Gov. Pritzker's housing plan that calls for relaxing zoning restrictions.

A Will County Board committee on Thursday narrowly moved the project ahead to a vote next week while opposition continues to mount.

Organizers promise 'a new experience' when Race Fan Rally returns to downtown Joliet in July along with NASCAR races at Chicagoland Speedway.

Future of controversial Earthrise plan now in the hands of the Will County Board.

Neighbors will make a case against the proposed 6,100-acre solar complex at a court-ordered extension of previous public hearing for Earthrise project.

Joliet mayor says another 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants to be built in next 18 months at Rock Run Collection

The city set rules for what residents can't do in the new City Square, but drinking liquor is OK under certain conditions.

From packed tour buses to rising conversion numbers, clergy across Illinois say the first American-born pope is energizing Catholics one year after his election

Construction to start this summer. Developer says it can bring 50 stores and restaurants to Rock Run Collection in Joliet.