Kevin Newberry

Will County communities are getting ready to welcome in the holiday season with these festivals, parades and tree lightings.

Guest speaker Chris Baker, tattoo artist and owner of Ink180 Ministry, will discuss how traffickers use social media to target victims.

All proceeds will be used to operate the nonprofit radio station. WCSF-88.7 FM is known in the greater Joliet area for its “Spirit of Christmas” programming.

Annual program remembers those lost, offers support and highlight new treatments at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Lockport Township offered a complimentary buffet breakfast to senior residents during its 18th annual Senior Breakfast program

Silver Cross Hospital has announced it will host a Diabetes Fair in support of American Diabetes Month on Wednesday.

Joliet Township High School District 204 has announced that a number of its students were honored for their Advanced Placement and National Merit achievements.

Michael Jensen has earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT, achieved by fewer than one quarter of 1% of test takers nationwide, Providence High School said.

The Grundy County Board has passed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light, a nationwide effort uniting individuals, families, businesses and communities in support of military veterans.

Use this guide for trick-or-treat times in Kendall County.

A representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s office on Tuesday will assist constituents in navigating issues they face with any state or federal agency or program at Plano Library.

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association partners with the Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield and Romeoville park districts. Its office is located at 10 Montrose Drive in Romeoville.

Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with interactive presentations and explore how STEAM learning empowers the next generation.

The annual Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grants support innovative classroom projects and professional growth at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center.