The U.S. Forest Service did not say when the controlled burns would start. County emergency management officials will be notified when burning begins.

The work will be carried out in several stages but initially will require lane closures in both directions of Chicago Street between McDonough Street and Doris Avenue, according to IDOT.

Julian Rosario, 35, of Channahon, was pronounced dead after a shooting in the 100 block of Washington Street in Morris at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Authorities have identified a 75-year old woman who died in a house fire in Minooka on Monday. The investigation by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office remains ongoing.

Joliet Junior College's president said his administration recommends a $2 per credit tuition increase. He said the adjustment is not being proposed to solve a financial crisis but to prevent one.

Joliet Junior College board may consider a tuition increase at next Wednesday’s meeting. It’s not yet publicly clear what the college administration has proposed for the board.

The Morris Community High School Board voted on a new mascot Monday night, deciding to rename the school mascot to the Warriors.

Pope Leo XIV named Spies named apostolic administrator as former Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks became the archbishop of New York on Friday.

The Morris Community High School Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at 1000 Union St., and there it will either approve or reject a new bid to change the school's mascot to the Warriors.