Dining at a local fish fry is a traditional part of Lent for many Will County residents.

Bolingbrook police said they discovered a small amount of cannabis and a loaded 9mm handgun in the teen’s possession.

A 2,670-square-foot single-family home, built in 2001, has changed hands.

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Feb. 8-14

‘It’s beautiful. It feels like the most American thing,’ a Bolingbrook High School student protester said on Friday as she joined hundreds of students at the school in walking out to march against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.

Several hundred Bolingbrook High School students protested against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities across the country on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Students walked out of school to march through the streets.

The service will be held at 10 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church 249 N. Bolingbrook Drive in Bolingbrook.

An eighth grade math teacher from Bolingbrook’s Brooks Middle School and a kindergarten teacher from Troy Hofer Elementary School in Shorewood were honored by the state.

Learn what makes snakes unique, explore common species found in Will County and meet Ramen, the resident snake ambassador at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook.

This year’s theme is “A Night in Emerald City” and will held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive.

Will County Clerk Annette Parker announced that in-person early voting will begin on Thursday at the county clerk's office in Joliet.

Zuka Sushi-Hibachi & Chinese in Bolingbrook offers a variety of sushi, hibachi and Asian cuisine, according to its website.

Barbara Parker on top priorities for the Will County Board: Affordable housing, attract employers that pay a living wage, and public transportation. Read Parker's full questionnaire here

The Will County Clerk's office has announced the locations of vote by mail dropboxes for the 2026 primary election, including a new drop-off location at the New Lenox Village Hall.

Bolingbrook police responded to noise complaints at two different parties on Jan. 31.

Jacqueline Traynere on her top three priorities for the Will County Board: Public transportation, Attainable housing, Trails and sidewalks. Read Traynere's full questionnaire here

Tyler Giacalone: Housing is unaffordable in Will County, and residents cannot afford rent on warehouse pay. Read Giacalone's full questionnaire here

The Community High School District 99 Board of Education has approved Kate Morris as the district’s new assistant superintendent for student learning.

The agents wore “police” placards and patches from the Deparment of Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bolingbrook police said on Wednesday evening.

Bolingbrook police officials said they were not aware federal agents were conducting the immigration enforcement on Tuesday and they did not provide assistance.

A Bolingbrook man accused of bringing a gun to the Will County Courthouse is facing a charges from last year of unlawful possession of a gun by felon.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation.

Donors who give blood through Sunday, Jan. 25, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 11-17

A warehouse for S&S Activewear in Bolingbrook will permanently lay off its employees due to the warehouse closing.

A 2,286-square-foot single-family house, built in 1998, has changed hands.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its 2026 event calendar, featuring a year of art exhibits, festivals, live music, educational programs and outdoor experiences across Will County.

Harper was a renowned American illustrator known for his minimalist approach. His art has been featured in Ford Times magazine and Golden Books.

The 3,065-square-foot Bolingbrook home, built in 1997, was sold for $745,000

Here are some of the top images we captured from news and events that happened across Will County in 2025.

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A Bolingbrook man has been charged with firing gunshots at two people on Christmas Eve after one of them confronted him over an alleged domestic battery incident.

The single-family residence located at 516 Pinebrook Drive in Bolingbrook was sold on Dec. 11, for $336,500, or $186 per square foot.

Police from local communities hosted Shop With a Cop events in Lockport, Plainfield, and Bolingbrook over the past week allowing children in need to shop for Christmas.

Bolingbrook police have charged two men in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday afternoon in the 100 block of Nutwood Court.

Each December, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office returns ICash money to nonprofit groups helping people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to assist food pantries.

At approximately 12:38 p.m., the Bolingbrook Police Department responded to the 100 block of Nutwood Court for the report of an armed robbery.

A Valley View District 365U apecial education paraprofessional, Jennifer Cooper, has been nominated by the state of Illinois for the prestigious RISE Award from the U.S. Department of Education.

Scammers are calling residents from spoofed, or cloned phone numbers pretending to represent local police departments or other government agencies, Bolingbrook police said.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $957,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week

After previous successes, Pace is proposing to extend express bus service to I-290 and I-88 to connect the western suburbs with Chicago.

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

The new facilities are designed to improve response times for cardiac emergencies.

Portillo’s Vice President of Restaurant Support Michael Portillo will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Plainfield location, which will include a check presentation to Bags of Hope, Portillo’s charity partner.

A single-family home in Wheatland Township that sold for $1.15 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County in the past week

The District 365U board voted Monday night to approve Dr. Teresa Polson to succeed Dr. Keith Wood, who will retire at the end of the current school year.

Bolingbrook and Fremd competed in an 8A varsity football playoff game at Bolingbrook on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Valley View School District's high school students and teachers will not see their schedules extended next year as a provision of the new contract reached with the teacher's union in October.

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County, various agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help fight hunger.